Mallar Bhattacharya is a sarode player of the Senia Maihar tradition of Hindustani Classical music.  Inspired by his father Jahar, Mallar began study with his Guru Ustad Aashish Khan twenty years ago.  Mallar has also received many years of regular instruction from Maihar sarodist George Ruckert.  In 2002, Mallar began lessons with Baba Ali Akbar Khan at the Ali Akbar College in Marin County, where he continues his studies today.