Nithin Kamath's son steals the show with his mrudanga playing skills at concert. Zerodha founder beams with pride in viral video

Time of India

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At a serene temple in Bengaluru, an intimate yet stirring musical performance unfolded, blending generations and traditions in a celebration of family, culture, and continuity. Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath experienced an immensely proud moment as he watched his young son, Kiaan, take the stage alongside his grandmother, Revathi Kamath, in a soul-stirring Carnatic music performance.The event was held at the Shyamalakrishna Sangeetha Sabha, a cultural platform founded in memory of Revathi Kamath's parents, Shyamala and Krishnamurthy. The performance took place at the Dattatreya Temple in Tyagarajanagar, a fitting venue for such a spiritually rich occasion. This special recital featured Revathi playing the veena—a traditional string instrument known for its melodic depth—while Kiaan accompanied her on the mridangam, a classical Indian percussion instrument.Revathi Kamath later posted a video of their duet on Instagram, revealing that both she and her grandson had been diligently rehearsing for over a month to prepare for this meaningful evening. She expressed joy and satisfaction over the success of their joint performance, highlighting the importance of involving the younger generation in classical traditions."The concert started with my veena and my grandson's mrudanga and later continued with young, well-known artists' performance and ended with great Vidwan Vinay Sharva's concert! "Please watch Nithin Kamath enjoying his son's playing," she added.In the video, Kiaan is seen maintaining a steady and skillful rhythm on the mridangam, matching the intricacies of his grandmother's veena with remarkable poise. His expressions remain calm and focused, even as the music flows with complexity and grace. Meanwhile, Nithin Kamath can be seen seated in the audience, visibly delighted, gently moving to the rhythm, his face glowing with pride and emotion.Reacting to the video, one Instagram user wrote, "This is so sweet, ma'am! You're creating lifetime memories for your grandson..." Another gushed, "Cute."This was not the first time the talented grandmother-grandson pair shared a stage. Back in 2023, the family had performed at the prestigious Carnatic Music Festival held in Mysuru. On that occasion, Nithin had also captured the moment, sharing a video online of his mother and son performing together. He had expressed deep appreciation for his mother's efforts in nurturing a love for classical music within the family and ensuring that the art form lives on through the next generation.