Her philosophies along with her gaayaki, in her crisp oratorical voice, inveigle one into submission. "In such trying times when stress and strain have become de rigueur, we need the soothing art form more than ever," she emphasizes. She encourages everyone to atleast take anubhav of every kind of music before making decisions.

Not shying away or making the usual overtly critical statements about the fusion of western music with that of classical Indian music, she proclaims, "What is of utmost importance is that classical music has the vital, elemental platform."

For the precocious student-culture that is divided between education and the pursuit of their respective art form, this master almost seems to exist to herald herself as an example. Her academic background boasts of a PhD degree in Biochemistry. "A strong education grounds you well and it also supplements as a ready backup," she smiles.

About precocity and reality show starlets, she says, "The moment when one realises one’s talents should be a point from where the journey forward begins.'' The 25 years of experience that she holds have been achieved only through diligent practice and unalloyed devotion to her art.

“The audience in Pune is an informed and discerning one,” she says. When queried about her thoughts on the audience that do not have the same knowledge as that of the performer, she emphasizes that such an audience is not only rare but also unrequired. Everybody need not dive into the depth of music. We also need someone to only express awe over the depth.