The Imdadkhani style is based on vocal music, and thus is known as "gayaki ang". Budhaditya considers his sitar to be an extension of the singing voice, expressive of its ornamental subtleties of emotional mood. According to Budhaditya, in this gharana, string deflections were enlarged to the full capacity of the instrument.
Khatkas and Jhatkas form the language of the sitar and fullest exploitation of the a becomes an important aspect of the raga development in this Gharana. Budhaditya's role model is the modern colossus of the Imdadkhani style, Ustad Vilayat Khan. Today, Budhaditya's own level of mastery in this style is brilliant.

Artist : Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee
Album : SAPPHIRE
Raga : Shyam Kalyan

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