About
I am Mangesh Jagtap, a devoted disciple of Santoor Maestros Late Pandit Ulhas Bapat and Pandit Surendra Sharma. As an accomplished Santoor and Harpejji instrumentalist, I strive to bring new life to the ancient Santoor, blending cinematic soundscapes with creative imagination to create a truly immersive musical experience.
A versatile musician and composer, my expertise extends beyond the Santoor and Harpejji to instruments such as the Melodica, Harmonium, Keytar, Piano, and Guitar. Drawing inspiration from diverse musical genres Country, World, Renaissance, Folk, and Classical . I have composed and performed for multiple Bollywood projects, albums, and live concerts.
With a strong passion for innovation and storytelling through music, I continue to explore the limitless possibilities of sound, blending tradition with modernity.
Experience & Performances
Reality Shows
Regular Guest Artist on:
Sony TV’s Indian Idol
Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Sony TV’s Super Star Singer
Special Performances
Performed for Ministry of Home Affairs Indo Bangladesh PM visit in-front of Shri Narendra Modi ji & Sheikh Hasina.
Performed at IIFA Awards 2023, Abu Dhabi
Santoor Vadan in the presence of Shri P. Chidambaram, Union Home Minister of India (BSF Indore)
Special Guest Performance at India–Bangladesh and India–Pakistan Delegations, New Delhi
Performed at Akash & Shloka Ambani’s Wedding – India’s Grandest Celebration
Opening Ceremony of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), Mumbai
TEDx Performer
Featured in MY ICON program for 94.3 MY FM
Collaborations
Bollywood Music Directors
Salim-Sulaiman | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Ajay–Atul | Amit Trivedi | Vishal–Shekhar | Himesh Reshammiya | Bhawdeep Jaipurwale | Meghdeep Bose
Regional Music Directors
Marathi: Avadhoot Gupte, Mithlesh Patankar
South Indian: K. Kamlakar Rao, Vishal Chandrashekhar
Gujarati: Dr. Kedar Upadhyay, Mir Desai
Bollywood Singers
Udit Narayan | Papon | Kumar Sanu | Usha Mangeshkar | Osman Mir | Aamir Mir | Sonu Kakkar | Pratibha Singh Baghel | Kshitij Tarey | Kavita Seth
Ghazal Singers
Prithvi Gandharva | Sudeep Banerji | Madhubani Bagchi |Md. Ali (Pakistan)
Music Maestros
Deepak Pandit (Violin) | Paras Nath (Flute) | Navin Kumar (Flute)
Achievements
Piano Grade Certification – Trinity College of London
B High Graded Artist – All India Radio
Only Santoor Player in India using Chromatic Tuning Methodology
Recognized for contributions to Indian Classical and Fusion Music
Awards
Md. Rafi Award
Kala Gaurav Samman
Mirchi Young Talent Award
Kala Shree Award
Film & OTT Contributions
Netflix: Heeramandi, Qala, The Last Airbender
Amazon Prime Video: Panchayat, Jubilee
Disney+ Hotstar: Ghar Wapsi
Sony TV: Indian Idol, Super Star Singer
Zee TV: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Merchant Records: Bhoomi 2023 & 2025
International Performances
Dubai | Thailand | Abu Dhabi | Bangladesh | Singapore | South Africa | Kenya | Srilanka | Malaysia | Maldives | Muscat
Musical Journey
With an unwavering passion for creating melodies that touch the soul, Mangesh Jagtap continues to inspire and connect people through music. Every note played is a reflection of emotion, tradition, and innovation creating a timeless bridge between the classical and the contemporary.