Top 10 Famous Flute Players in India In 2025
 

The Indian flute, the bansuri, has been a mainstay of Indian classical music for a long which it does through its enchanting and divine sound. In 2025, some superb flautists will continue to hold audiences’ attention with their skill, dedication, and innovation. Here is a look at the top 10, which we present as they preserve the past while also breaking new ground.

1. Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia: A Living Legend.

In 2025 also Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia will still be an unmatched name in Indian classical music. At an age in his later years, his influence, style, and legacy still inspire great numbers of musicians. He is known for his deep meditative style, which he has put into the modern sound of the bansuri through his performance and teaching.

2. Rakesh Chaurasia, In the tradition of his forefathers’ legacy.

Rakesh Chaurasia, who is the nephew and disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia is a very fine present-day flautist. He plays with tradition, which yet brings in a new energy. Also in 2025, he is to do great justice for India through his concerts and collaborations. Also, his recent fusion albums have a very large youth following.

3. Rajesh Cherthala  The Multitalented Pro.

From Kerala, hailing from which Rajesh Cherthala has made a mark by playing classical, cinematic, and world music on the flute. Known for his dynamic stage shows and film music contributions, he is still a crowd favorite in 2025.

4. N Rajam (Fictional character).

By 2025 granddaughter of violinist N. Rajam, who is N. Rajam Jr., has established herself as a prodigious flute player. Trained in the Hindustani and Carnatic styles, her rise to fame in the classical community has been very quick. Also known for bringing to flute performance that which is beyond the large intervals of traditional tuning.

5. Paras Nath, The Youth Role Model.

Paras Nath, what is at the fore of his stage presence is his classic training and his work in Bollywood; also, he is a flagship of the Benaras Gharana, which he carries forward in 2025, still leaving audiences in awe. Also, via the digital platform, he has brought the classical flute to a younger audience.

6. Ronu Majumdar, The Innovator of the Year.

Ronu Majumdar’s a pro at putting out that which is very expressive and also very much so, of two times in music: the classical and the contemporary. In 2025, he is still a relevant and venerated artist, which also sees him team up with Western artists, into jazz, folk, and what is now to be term as global fusion sounds with the Indian flute.

7. Pravin Godkhindi  The Carnatic Innovator.

From which the flautist Pravin Godkhidi hails from Karnataka, he is to the delight of audiences what a rare talent that is to play both Carnatic and Hindustani styles. In 2025, he is also standing out for his work in technology and sound engineering. Also, it is his YouTube channel and live sessions that have gotten him millions of followers.

8. Rising classical talent -- Raghunandan Panshikar.

A in-demand name in the Indian classical circuit, Raghunandan Panshikar, in 2025 won over audiences with his emotional renderings and perfect tone. At a young age, he is breaking into the scene, but what sets him apart is his devotion to the craft which which positions him as the most promising flautist in India today.

9. Varad Kathapurkar  The Contemporary Detacher.

In the lean and simple style that is his trademark and with a focus on in-depth ragas, Varad Kathapurkar has a large following among those who practice meditation. Also in 2025, he released “Whispers of the Wind,” which has very much been received in a positive light for its great spiritual depth and emotional range.

10. Anirban Bhattacharyya  The Digital Phenom.

Anirban is a part of the new generation of flautists who are into social media and digital platforms to take Indian classical music to larger audiences. He is into 2025 projects, which see him team up with electronic music producers and which also feature digital concerts, thus he is at the forefront in terms of traditional flute playing boundaries.

Conclusion

In 2025, we present to you this group of ten flute players that embody the diversity and progression of Indian music. From classical to modern, from what is traditional to what is innovative, they are the voice of the bansuri in the hearts of music fans. As they put the past with the present, they see to it that the flute’s divine tone will echo through the years.