RUTU JADHAVI
first came to know about Padamjii through my revered guru Pandit Ram Narayan ji, who used to receive letters from him. Panditji always spoke very highly of him and described him as a generous and passionate music lover from a business background in the town.
I still remember his smiling face on the stage when I met him for the first time while receiving the scholarship along with other talented and promising young recipients.
I was introduced to UGAM when I accompanied Harsh Narayan on Tanpura for his Sarangi performance at Savarkar Auditorium at Shivaji Park. I was amazed to see someone like Padam ji, who belonged to a different field than music, taking such a keen interest in promoting and preserving our rich and traditional Hindustani music.
Later, on 11th January 2020, in the same UGAM event, I was honoured to receive the Jaipur Gems Scholarship from the hands of Pt Shivkumar Sharma and Ustad Zakir Hussain as an encouragement for continuing my vocal music training from my guru Pandit Ram Narayan ji.
The Scholarship programme is a huge encouragement and motivation for the promising students to continue their Sangeet sadhana with dedication and enthusiasm under the guidance of the Gurus who have immensely contributed to our musical heritage of India. Not only the scholarship, but also the thoughtful gesture of Padam ji, who consulted with senior musicians and followed their suggestions, which helped to organize many such wonderful programmes and concerts. The Scholarship has benefitted me not only monetarily, but also as a huge inspiration to improve my music.
SHYAM KUMAR BHOSLE
Mr. Sacheti ji is a great person who respects artists. I’m grateful for the opportunity to present my art. Ugam is a fantastic platform for emerging artists to progress in their field. The scholarship program is incredibly beneficial for students in the music field. I’ve gained many benefits from it, as playing in front of artists and audiences was encouraging.
Dr Garun Mishra
Jaipur Gems Charitable Trust provided a delightful opportunity that set me on the right path to clear my doubts about music. The scholarship program offers independence and financial support for scholars, making the experience worthwhile, and giving me the freedom to focus on learning music and accumulating knowledge
Hassan Haider Khan
Padam Sacheti ji is a humble and kind person. The program and the musical event were excellent. Your support through scholarships is very beneficial for us.
DIPAL MEHTA
My association with Sacheti sir through music came through the scholarship given by him. The Udaan program gives a big platform and an opportunity to grace the stage with talented artists. Nowadays, in this era of inflation, it is very difficult to live a life just practicing music and in those difficult times, the amount of scholarship helps a lot.
He is a source of inspiration for many young people like us.
Ahsan Niloy
In 2018, I had the honour of attending Ugam. The event was graced by illustrious musical luminaries, including Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Vidushi N Rajam, Pandit Arvind Parikh and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. My revered gurus, the Padmashree Gundecha Brothers, performed a captivating Dhrupad recital, and I had the privilege I had to provide vocal support. A rare and special moment unfolded when all these maestros collectively conferred the scholarship award upon us.
This scholarship holds immense significance in my musical journey. Firstly, it is a mark of immense prestige, granted by luminaries of Indian classical music. Secondly, it offered invaluable financial support during a critical phase of my musical Sadhana, allowing me to fully immerse myself in my rigours practice.
What adds to the scholarship’s exceptional nature is its inclusivity. It extended eligibility to non-Indian students, opening doors for individuals from diverse backgrounds to delve into the profound art of Indian classical music. This not only served as an inspiration but also encouraged non-Indians to learn and propagate this rich musical tradition in their respective regions.
VRAMANTI SARKAR
Padam Sacheti is a wonderful human being and truly an inspiration to young musicians. Ugam – the stage, the audience, the encouragement has truly being a priceless treasure for me. Being my first ever concert in Mumbai, this event will always be extraordinary to me.
Scholarships like this help us pursue our dreams. I have been benefited in so many ways with the help of this initiative. I express my sincere gratitude to Honorable Padam Sacheti Sir and the team of Jaipur Gems Charitable Trust for having faith in me and giving me this platform. Hope to continue this association in the future.iration but also encouraged non-Indians to learn and propagate this rich musical tradition in their respective regions.