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=== Personal Life ===
=== Personal Life ===
His mother Chandra Prabha died in a tragic bus accident in Delhi on January 4th, 1996. His father was re-married to Indra Nirwan in 1998. His father died in 2014 due to [[pancreatic cancer]].
His mother Chandra Prabha died in a tragic bus accident in Delhi on January 4th, 1996. His father was re-married to Indra Nirwan in 1998. His father died in 2014 due to pancreatic cancer.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Suraj is a profound Soloist and Accompanist who has developed his own style of Tabla playing that emphasizes clarity of syllables (Bols) and resonance of sound. His approach to both teaching and performing with tabla exemplifies balanced phrases combined with both traditional grammar and modern exploration. Suraj ascribes the foundation of his style to the [[Delhi gharana|Delhi Gharana]], which is recognized as the oldest tradition of Tabla and the origin of all modern Tabla playing.
Suraj is a profound Soloist and Accompanist who has developed his own style of Tabla playing that emphasizes clarity of syllables (Bols) and resonance of sound. His approach to both teaching and performing with tabla exemplifies balanced phrases combined with both traditional grammar and modern exploration. Suraj ascribes the foundation of his style to the [[Delhi gharana|Delhi Gharana]], which is recognized as the oldest tradition of Tabla and the origin of all modern Tabla playing.


Throughout his career, Suraj has collaborated and performed with many reputable artists including Pt. Deepak Maharaj (Kathak), Guru Malti Shyam<ref>{{Citation|title=Guru Malti Shyam {{!}} Kathak Solo {{!}} Aadhyan Festival {{!}} PSN Foundation {{!}} 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15w5rb9S4Xo|language=en|access-date=2021-05-05}}</ref> ([[Kathak|Kathak)]], Smt. Mamta Maharaj (Kathak), Pt. Harish Tiwari (Hindustani Vocal), Pt. Mukesh Sharma ([[Sarod]]), Anupriya Deotale ([[Violin]]), [[Lokesh Anand|Pandit Lokesh Anand]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Vaishnav Jan To {{!}}{{!}} Shehnai Instrumental {{!}}{{!}} Lokesh Anand|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWDuYuFRtEs|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref> ([[Shehnai|Shehnai)]], [[Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain|Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain]] [[Ghazal|(Ghazal)]], [[M. Balamuralikrishna|M Balamuralikrishna]] (Vocal), Shri T. R. Dandapani ([[Mridangam]]), [[Susmit Sen]] from ([[Indian Ocean (band)|Indian Ocean Band)]], and many more. Suraj’s performances have been presented by many of India’s most prestigious stages including [[Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan]] ([[Jalandhar]]), [[Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh]] ([[Varanasi]]), Lucknow Utsav 2016 ([[Lucknow]]), and others. He represented India at [[Jazzmandu|JAZZMANDU]], Nepal’s International Jazz Festival in 2006. On January 27, 2018, Suraj performed for the Prime Minister of India [[Narendra Modi|Shri Narendra Modi]] in an event hosted for the Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo [[Hun Sen]]. He also presented an exclusive Tabla Solo Performance at the Consulate of India in Milan, [[Italy]], on 15 August 2019.
Throughout his career, Suraj has collaborated and performed with many reputable artists including Pt. Deepak Maharaj (Kathak), Guru Malti Shyam<ref>{{Citation|title=Guru Malti Shyam {{!}} Kathak Solo {{!}} Aadhyan Festival {{!}} PSN Foundation {{!}} 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15w5rb9S4Xo|language=en|access-date=2021-05-05}}</ref> ([[Kathak|Kathak)]], Smt. Mamta Maharaj (Kathak), Pt. Harish Tiwari (Hindustani Vocal), Pt. Mukesh Sharma ([[Sarod]]), Anupriya Deotale ([[Violin]]), [[Lokesh Anand|Pandit Lokesh Anand]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Vaishnav Jan To {{!}}{{!}} Shehnai Instrumental {{!}}{{!}} Lokesh Anand|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWDuYuFRtEs|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref> ([[Shehnai|Shehnai)]], [[Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain|Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain]] [[Ghazal|(Ghazal)]], [[M. Balamuralikrishna|M Balamuralikrishna]] (Vocal), Shri T. R. Dandapani ([[Mridangam]]), [[Susmit Sen]] from ([[Indian Ocean (band)|Indian Ocean Band)]], and many more. Suraj’s performances have been presented by many of India’s most prestigious stages including [[Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan]] ([[Jalandhar]]), [[Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh]] ([[Varanasi]]), Lucknow Utsav 2016 ([[Lucknow]]), and others. He represented India at [[Jazzmandu|JAZZMANDU]], Nepal’s International Jazz Festival in 2006. On January 27, 2018, Suraj performed for the Prime Minister of India [[Narendra Modi|Shri Narendra Modi]] in an event hosted for the Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen. He also presented an exclusive Tabla Solo Performance at the Consulate of India in Milan, Italy, on 15 August 2019.


In 2016, Suraj featured in Baithak - Musical Series [[Rampur-Sahaswan gharana|Rampur Sahaswan Gharana]]; telecasted on [[Doordarshan]]. He shared the stage with legends like [[Ghulam Sadiq Khan|Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan]], [[Sulochana Brahaspati|Sulochana Brahaspati]] and Ustad Mujahid Hussain Khan.<ref>{{Citation|title=Baithak - Musical Series Rampur Sahaswan Gharana -Part - 01|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH9tfh9MTI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Baithak - Musical Series Rampur Sahaswan Gharana -Part - 02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RufZdqpFVZY|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref>
In 2016, Suraj featured in Baithak - Musical Series [[Rampur-Sahaswan gharana|Rampur Sahaswan Gharana]]; telecasted on Doordarshan. He shared the stage with legends like [[Ghulam Sadiq Khan|Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan]], [[Sulochana Brahaspati|Sulochana Brahaspati]] and Ustad Mujahid Hussain Khan.<ref>{{Citation|title=Baithak - Musical Series Rampur Sahaswan Gharana -Part - 01|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaH9tfh9MTI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Baithak - Musical Series Rampur Sahaswan Gharana -Part - 02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RufZdqpFVZY|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref>


Suraj represented Delhi Gharana Tabla in 15th Edition of SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan which was held in [[Kamani Auditorium]], Delhi, in 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=Suraj Nirwan - SaMaPa Festival 2019 {{!}} Delhi Gharana Tabla|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiD9X9nElUY|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref> He was a part of an exclusive program Swarlaya Samwad by Gharanas of Tabla,<ref>{{Cite web|title=SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan 2019|url=https://www.delhievents.com/2019/11/festival-samapa-sangeet-sammelan-2019-sopori-academy-music-performing-arts-kamani-auditorium-mandi-house.html|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> where various tabla players of all six gharanas of tabla represented their styles.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banerjee|first=Meena|date=2019-11-28|title=Melodic melange|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/melodic-melange/article30105768.ece|access-date=2021-05-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is a certified Tedx speaker at [[NMIMS,Shirpur|NMIMS Shirpur]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Nirwan|first=Suraj|title=Miraculous Powers of Indian Classical Music|url=https://www.ted.com/talks/suraj_nirwan_miraculous_powers_of_indian_classical_music|language=en|access-date=2021-05-05}}</ref> Suraj was double interviewed by Music Society Of Calgary, Canada for an International Tabla Gharana Festival- 2020 to represent Delhi Gharana.<ref>{{Citation|title=Tabla Interview Suraj Nirwan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndgA0x8UbeI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Musical Journey Shri Suraj Nirman Delhi Gharana Host Dr. Prianka Arora|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CX1LkFo-Nk|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> Later he presented an online Tabla Solo which showcased the authenticity of [[Delhi gharana|Dilli Baaj.]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Shri Suraj Nirwan Delhi Gharana. Sarb Akal Live|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaaKbZQnwPI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> He was a part of a special online musical performance "Surakshit Bachpan Divas",<ref>{{Cite web|title=SURAKSHIT BACHPAN DIWAS|url=https://satyarthi.org.in/surakshit-bachpan-diwas/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref> Commemorating 67th birthday of [[Nobel Laureate]] [[Kailash Satyarthi]] on 11 January 2021. This performance was streamed worldwide.<ref>{{Citation|title=Ek Shaam Bachpan Ke Naam|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeI3g-nAGs8|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref>
Suraj represented Delhi Gharana Tabla in 15th Edition of SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan which was held in Kamani Auditorium, Delhi, in 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=Suraj Nirwan - SaMaPa Festival 2019 {{!}} Delhi Gharana Tabla|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiD9X9nElUY|language=en|access-date=2021-05-09}}</ref> He was a part of an exclusive program Swarlaya Samwad by Gharanas of Tabla,<ref>{{Cite web|title=SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan 2019|url=https://www.delhievents.com/2019/11/festival-samapa-sangeet-sammelan-2019-sopori-academy-music-performing-arts-kamani-auditorium-mandi-house.html|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> where various tabla players of all six gharanas of tabla represented their styles.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banerjee|first=Meena|date=2019-11-28|title=Melodic melange|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/melodic-melange/article30105768.ece|access-date=2021-05-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is a certified Tedx speaker at [[NMIMS,Shirpur|NMIMS Shirpur]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Nirwan|first=Suraj|title=Miraculous Powers of Indian Classical Music|url=https://www.ted.com/talks/suraj_nirwan_miraculous_powers_of_indian_classical_music|language=en|access-date=2021-05-05}}</ref> Suraj was double interviewed by Music Society Of Calgary, Canada for an International Tabla Gharana Festival- 2020 to represent Delhi Gharana.<ref>{{Citation|title=Tabla Interview Suraj Nirwan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndgA0x8UbeI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Musical Journey Shri Suraj Nirman Delhi Gharana Host Dr. Prianka Arora|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CX1LkFo-Nk|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> Later he presented an online Tabla Solo which showcased the authenticity of [[Delhi gharana|Dilli Baaj.]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Shri Suraj Nirwan Delhi Gharana. Sarb Akal Live|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaaKbZQnwPI|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> He was a part of a special online musical performance "Surakshit Bachpan Divas",<ref>{{Cite web|title=SURAKSHIT BACHPAN DIWAS|url=https://satyarthi.org.in/surakshit-bachpan-diwas/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref> Commemorating 67th birthday of [[Nobel Laureate]] [[Kailash Satyarthi]] on 11 January 2021. This performance was streamed worldwide.<ref>{{Citation|title=Ek Shaam Bachpan Ke Naam|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeI3g-nAGs8|language=en|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref>


He is featured in internationally distributed single The Peacock<ref>{{Citation|title=The Peacock (feat. Suraj Nirwan) by Joel Veena|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-peacock-feat-suraj-nirwan/1497718438?i=1497718439|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref>, albums Unexpected Blessings<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-13|title=Unexpected Blessings (Digital Download)|url=https://joelveena.com/product/unexpected-blessings-digital-download/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Joel Veena|language=en-US}}</ref> and Milap<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-02|title=Milap (Digital Download)|url=https://joelveena.com/product/milap-digital-download/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Joel Veena|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Milap by Joel Veena & Amit Singhal|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/milap/1476751725|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> by noted Indian slide guitarist Joel Veena (Joel Eisenkramer), as well as on the album Stellar Soundscapes<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stellar Soundscapes (2016)|url=https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/jed-blume/stellar-soundscapes-2016/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=New Music USA|language=en}}</ref> by American [[Handpan]] composer Jed Blume.
He is featured in internationally distributed single The Peacock<ref>{{Citation|title=The Peacock (feat. Suraj Nirwan) by Joel Veena|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-peacock-feat-suraj-nirwan/1497718438?i=1497718439|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref>, albums Unexpected Blessings<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-13|title=Unexpected Blessings (Digital Download)|url=https://joelveena.com/product/unexpected-blessings-digital-download/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Joel Veena|language=en-US}}</ref> and Milap<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-02|title=Milap (Digital Download)|url=https://joelveena.com/product/milap-digital-download/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Joel Veena|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Milap by Joel Veena & Amit Singhal|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/milap/1476751725|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> by noted Indian slide guitarist Joel Veena (Joel Eisenkramer), as well as on the album Stellar Soundscapes<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stellar Soundscapes (2016)|url=https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/jed-blume/stellar-soundscapes-2016/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=New Music USA|language=en}}</ref> by American [[Handpan]] composer Jed Blume.
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