Kumar Bose

Kumar Bose (born 4 April 1953) is an Indian tabla musician and composer of Hindustani classical music. A leading exponent of the Benares gharana, he is the son and disciple of Pandit Biswanath Bose and later trained under the legendary Pandit Kishan Maharaj. His style is noted for its power and clarity, spanning across classical, semi-classical, and fusion genres. In 2026, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his distinguished service to the arts.