A rare Jugalbandi of Hindustani and Carnatic Music enthrals Hyderabad

Hyderabad, February 15, 2026: Hyderabad witnessed a magnificent confluence of India’s rich classical traditions at Uttar Dakshin – 15th Season, the annual concert series organised by Surmandal in association with Vivid Arts & Entertainment, held on Saturday night at Ravindra Bharathi.
The landmark 15th season presented an exceptional evening of classical brilliance, featuring an illustrious jugalbandi between two stalwarts of Indian classical music. Renowned Hindustani vocalist Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, celebrated for his powerful gayaki and deep-rooted Jaipur-Atrauli lineage, shared the stage with globally acclaimed Carnatic flautist Vidwan Shashank Subramanyam, known for his virtuosity and innovative approach to the bamboo flute.
This rare collaboration brought together Hindustani vocal and Carnatic flute in a seamless musical dialogue. Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi was ably accompanied by Sri Narahari on the tabla, while Vidwan Shashank Subramanyam was supported by Vidwan Patri Satish Kumar on the mridangam, creating a rich rhythmic foundation for the evening.
The concert commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, the GM – Corporate Communications, State Bank of India, in the presence of senior musician Sri Surendra Bharathi, Sri Satish Kochrekar from Fine Arts, and the performing artistes.
The musical journey began with Raag Saraswati, a raga popular in Carnatic music and adopted in the Hindustani tradition. Presented in madhya laya (medium tempo), the rendition was set to Teen Taal and Aadi Taala respectively, reflecting the distinct rhythmic frameworks of the two systems while beautifully complementing each other.
Pandit Jayateerth then elaborated Raag Puriya Kalyan, which was complemented by Vidwan Shashank’s interpretation of Raaga Purvi Kalyani on the flute. This segment was presented in Rupak Taal (seven beats), followed by a faster tempo presentation in Teen Taal and Aadi Taala, which emerged as one of the highlights of the evening.
Thereafter, Pandit Jayateerth presented a solo rendition of Raag Jog in madhya laya, concluding with the evocative bandish “Saajan More Ghar Aaye” in drut laya (fast tempo).
Vidwan Shashank’s solo featured Raaga Kumudakriya, rendering “Ardhanareshwaram,” a composition by the great Muthuswamy Dikshitar. On the eve of Maha Shivarathri, the artistes elevated the devotional mood with “Shambho Shiv Shambho,” composed by Swami Dayananda Teertha, taking the concert to a powerful crescendo. The concluding piece, “Jo Bhaje Hari Ko Sada” in Raaga Bhairavi, composed by Saint Brahmanand, transported the audience into deep devotional fervour.
The brilliance, synergy, and artistry of Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi and Vidwan Shashank Subramanyam, ably supported by Vidwan Patri Satish Kumar and Sri Narahari, enthralled the audience and left them spellbound.
Over the years, Uttar Dakshin has carved a distinctive niche by bringing together maestros from North and South India in inspiring jugalbandis that celebrate unity through music.