Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, born into a musical family in Jammu, embarked on his musical journey under his father’s guidance, mastering the santoor — a folk instrument adapted for Hindustani classical music.
His connection with Ugam’s visionary, Mr. Padam Sacheti, began during a captivating concert where Mr. Sacheti was inspired by Panditji’s performance. Their deep friendship and shared love for music shaped Ugam from its inception.
Panditji’s blessings and unwavering support played a pivotal role in Ugam’s growth. His influence and dedication became an integral part of Ugam’s legacy, inspiring generations to embrace Hindustani classical music and preserving its timeless melodies worldwide.
UGAM THROUGH THE YEARS
2005 – Padma Vibhushan
Pt. Shivkumar Sharma (Santoor)
Smt. Sunanda Sharma (Vocal)
2006 – Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee (Sitar)
Shri Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocal)
2007 – Pt. Niladri Kumar (Sitar)
Padma Bhushan Pt. Rajan Mishra and Padma Bhushan Pt. Sajan Mishra (Vocal)
2008 – Padma Shri Ustad Rashid Khan (Vocal)
Shri Rahul Sharma (Santoor)
2009 – Padma Shri Begum Parveen Sultana (Vocal) and Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar (Sarod)
2010 – Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj (Vocal)
2011 – Padma Vibhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia (Flute)
2012 – Padma Shri Pt. Ajoy Chkrabarty (Vocal) and Shri Rahul Sharma (Santoor)
2013 – Padma Shri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Ustaad Shujaat Hussain Khan
2014 – Padma Vibhushan Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma (Santoor)
2015 – Padma Shri Ustad Rashid Khan (Vocal)
2016 – Padma Shri Venkatesh Kumar (Vocal)
2017 – Padma Bhushan Pt. Rajan Mishra and Padma Bhushan Pt. Sajan Mishra (Vocal)
2018 – Padma Shri Umakant Gundecha and Padma Shri Ramakant Gundecha (Vocal)
2019 – Padma Shri Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar)
2020 – Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Husain (Tabla)
2023 – Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain (Tabla) and Shri Rahul Sharma (Santoor)
21st October – Padma Vibhushan Begum Parveen Sultana (Vocal) and Padma Shri Ustaad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar)