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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Suraj Nirwan was born on 22 January 1986 in a nursing home in [[Paharganj]], [[Delhi]] to Pandit Subhash Nirwan<ref>{{Cite web|title=PT. SUBHASH NIRWAN|url=https://www.panditsubhashnirwanfoundation.org/teams/pt-subhash-nirwan/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Panadit Subhash Nirwan Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Learn Hindustani Classical Vocal, Kathak, Tabla, Light Vocal, Flute, Harmonium, Sitar, Modern dance forms, Bharatnatyam|url=https://meetkalakar.com/Artist/1183-Subhash-Nirwan|access-date=2021-05-08|website=meetkalakar.com}}</ref> and Chandra Prabha Nirwan<ref>{{Cite web|title=Smt. Chandra Prabha Nirwan|url=https://www.panditsubhashnirwanfoundation.org/teams/smt-chandra-prabha-nirwan/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Panadit Subhash Nirwan Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref> was also a [[Kathak]] exponent.  He attended [[Bal Bhavan Public School]], [[Laxmi Nagar (Delhi)]] for High School in 2002 and completed his secondary school from Seth Bhagwan Dass Senior Secondary School, [[Maujpur]], Delhi, in 2004. Then, in 2004, Suraj attended the Department of Music, Delhi University as a vocal student. At the conclusion of this year, Suraj left the Delhi University vocal program to pursue his career in Tabla because the curriculum at Delhi University did not include Tabla at that time. However, he also took admission in Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Program) in [[Hindu College, Delhi]] in the year 2005, but left the course as he lost interest in academics and was frequently performing. In 2012, Suraj graduated in ''Tabla Subject'' from [[Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya]], [[Chhattisgarh|Chattisgarh]] as a University Topper of the merit list. Suraj went on to complete his Master's Degree in Music from the same university in 2019.
Suraj Nirwan was born on 22 January 1986 in a nursing home in [[Paharganj]], [[Delhi]] to Pandit Subhash Nirwan<ref>{{Cite web|title=PT. SUBHASH NIRWAN|url=https://www.panditsubhashnirwanfoundation.org/teams/pt-subhash-nirwan/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Panadit Subhash Nirwan Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Learn Hindustani Classical Vocal, Kathak, Tabla, Light Vocal, Flute, Harmonium, Sitar, Modern dance forms, Bharatnatyam|url=https://meetkalakar.com/Artist/1183-Subhash-Nirwan|access-date=2021-05-08|website=meetkalakar.com}}</ref> and Chandra Prabha Nirwan<ref>{{Cite web|title=Smt. Chandra Prabha Nirwan|url=https://www.panditsubhashnirwanfoundation.org/teams/smt-chandra-prabha-nirwan/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Panadit Subhash Nirwan Foundation|language=en-US}}</ref> who was also a [[Kathak]] exponent.  He attended [[Bal Bhavan Public School]], [[Laxmi Nagar (Delhi)]] for High School in 2002 and completed his secondary school from Seth Bhagwan Dass Senior Secondary School, [[Maujpur]], Delhi, in 2004. Then, in 2004, Suraj attended the Department of Music, Delhi University as a vocal student. At the conclusion of this year, Suraj left the Delhi University vocal program to pursue his career in Tabla because the curriculum at Delhi University did not include Tabla at that time. However, he also took admission in Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Program) in [[Hindu College, Delhi]] in the year 2005, but left the course as he lost interest in academics and was frequently performing. In 2012, Suraj graduated in ''Tabla Subject'' from [[Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya]], [[Chhattisgarh|Chattisgarh]] as a University Topper of the merit list. Suraj went on to complete his Master's Degree in Music from the same university in 2019.


Suraj was a musical child prodigy. He was initiated into the process of [[Tabla]] learning at a very early age. He gave his first performance at 4 years old in one of the most prestigious stages for Indian Classical Musicians: [[Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh]] ([[Varanasi]]). Throughout his childhood, Suraj was groomed by the music teachings of his grandfather, the late Pt. Motilal Nirwan. As an adolescent and young adult, Suraj’s tabla studies were nourished by his father, following the strict discipline of [[Guru–shishya tradition|‘Guru Shishya Parampara’]] within [[Indian classical music|Indian Classical Music]]. Suraj has continued his research about the nuances of ‘Dilli Baaj’ ([[Delhi gharana|Delhi Gharana]]) Tabla. He continues to study under two mentors including Shri Manmohan and the Khalifa of Delhi Gharana Tabla, Ustad Ghulam Haider.
Suraj was a musical child prodigy. He was initiated into the process of [[Tabla]] learning at a very early age. He gave his first performance at 4 years old in one of the most prestigious stages for Indian Classical Musicians: [[Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh]] ([[Varanasi]]). Throughout his childhood, Suraj was groomed by the music teachings of his grandfather, the late Pt. Motilal Nirwan. As an adolescent and young adult, Suraj’s tabla studies were nourished by his father, following the strict discipline of [[Guru–shishya tradition|‘Guru Shishya Parampara’]] within [[Indian classical music|Indian Classical Music]]. Suraj has continued his research about the nuances of ‘Dilli Baaj’ ([[Delhi gharana|Delhi Gharana]]) Tabla. He continues to study under two mentors including Shri Manmohan and the Khalifa of Delhi Gharana Tabla, Ustad Ghulam Haider.
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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 was 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 track Matta Taal from 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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