Sach Dhanjal
Hindustani classical vocalist · London
Sach Dhanjal is a London-based Hindustani classical vocalist.
He is a disciple of Pandit Dr. Ram Deshpande of Mumbai, one of India's most respected vocalists of the Gwalior tradition, and also trains with his son, Shri Gandhar Deshpande.
Under their guidance he studies the Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas. His musical roots lie in the Sikh tradition of Gurmat Sangeet. He has performed for Darbar Arts in London and Leicester, and is the founder of Meeting Rivers, a curatorial platform celebrating the Indian classical arts.
Full bio
Sach Dhanjal is a Hindustani classical vocalist based in London, UK. His music draws on two lineages: the devotional tradition of Gurmat Sangeet, where he began, and the orthodox khayal of the Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas, which he continues to study today.
At the heart of his training are his gurus, Pandit Dr. Ram Deshpande and Shri Gandhar Deshpande of Mumbai. Sach has been a disciple of Dr. Deshpande, one of India's most respected vocalists of the Gwalior tradition, since 2019, when Pandit Yogesh Samsi recommended him. Since 2022 he has also trained with Dr. Deshpande's son, Shri Gandhar Deshpande. Under their guidance he studies the intricacies of the Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas, a journey that continues today.
Sach's musical roots lie in Gurmat Sangeet, which he first learned in Toronto, Canada, from Shri Harpal Singh Khalla, before taking his early steps in khayal with Shri Rajendra Dixit.
Sach relocated to London in 2021 to pursue the arts. He has since performed for Darbar Arts, the UK's largest Indian classical music organisation, at its St Martin-in-the-Fields concert series in London and its concert series in Leicester.
Alongside performing, Sach is the founder of Meeting Rivers, a curatorial platform celebrating the Indian classical arts, through which he programmes concerts and cultural events in London. He is also a photographer.
Teachers
Pandit Dr. Ram Deshpande (since January 2019): one of India's most respected vocalists of the Gwalior tradition, based in Mumbai. Sach's guru, guiding his study of the Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas.
Shri Gandhar Deshpande (since 2022): vocalist and son of Dr. Ram Deshpande, with whom Sach trains alongside his guru.
Recent Performances
February 2025 – Darbar Arts Concert Series, Leicester
September 2024 - Darbar Arts Concert Series, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London
“Sach Dhanjal mesmerized audiences at Darbar’s St-Martin-in-the-Fields concert series in September 2024. His soulful and expressive artistry shone through, creating a deeply immersive musical experience.”