KESHAVA is a highly gifted young musician with an innate talent for rhythm and improvisation. He first played the tabla at the age of two and began performing publicly soon after. A defining moment in his early career came at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where, at just seven years old, he performed center stage amid more than a thousand percussionists from across India. This worldwide broadcast captivated audiences with his joyful energy and artistry. A natural performer, Keshava has since shared the stage with numerous artists in India and abroad. Growing up, he regularly performed alongside Nadaka and his mother Gopika. From an early age, he was immersed in contemporary music, East–West fusion, and South Indian rhythms through daily practice and creative exploration with Nadaka. His classical tabla training is under the renowned maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi.  Another major influence has been his special connection with Ustad Zakir Hussain. Meeting the legendary tabla maestro as a child and attending his masterclasses in the USA gave Keshava not only deep insights into rhythm and performance but also personal encouragement to expand his horizons. Zakir’s inspiration led him to explore a wider world of percussion styles and techniques, shaping him into the multifaceted artist he is today.  Keshava is currently studying Ethnic Percussion & Improvisation at the Department of Jazz & Popular Music at the Friedrich Gulda School of Music (Conservatory) in Vienna.