Understanding khayal, a form of Hindustani classical music, and its secret masters
Sumana Ramanan’s book The Secret Master profiles Arun Kashalkar’s Kkhayal journey, exploring classical music’s marginalizsed ecosystem. At a discussion with TM Krishna in Chennai, she spoke about the commodification and cultural shifts threatening Hindustani music, urging institutional support for gurus and more performance spaces
6/12/2026 11:58:48 PM