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)