Poly Varghese (born 1 June 1972) is a Hindustani musician and Mohan veena player, a disciple of musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He is also an actor, poet and activist.[1][2][3]

Poly Varghese
Background information
Born (1972-06-01) 1 June 1972 (age 52)
OriginValapad, Kerala, India
GenresIndian classical music
OccupationMohan Veena/Slide Guitar Player
InstrumentMohan Veena
Years active2000–present
WebsiteOfficial site

Personal life

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Born in Kerala, Poly Varghese lives in Chennai.[citation needed]

Awards

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  • Radio One Award for young Hindustani instrumentalist - 2012
  • Jeevan Atless Award - Best Music Director for Malayalam film Kootilekku (Towards Home) - 2005
  • Gov’t recognition award for young Hindustani instrumentalists of India - 2013
  • Concerts at Bangkok University Thailand on behalf of hr. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhoran and
  • honored with the title Sangeeth Bhushan on behalf of Hindustani art and music society

References

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  1. ^ "Poly Varghese Soundcloud Channel". Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Poly Varghese Youtube Channel". Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Strings n' Moods". Retrieved 8 September 2015.
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