A career spanning 26 years, Purbayan is considered one of the finest Sitar players in Indian Classical music and has attained a very special place for himself among musicians and music lovers around the world. Purbayan belongs to the famous Senia Maihar Gharana, the school established by musical genius Baba Allauddin Khan, the guru of such stars as Ustad Ali Akbar Khan (He also studied with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan) on the sarod and sitar players Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee.

Purbayan is a multifaceted musician. Along with his concerts of North Indian raga music, he also performs with musicians from the South Indian raga tradition and participates in various fusion projects with jazz (His music has been appreciated by jazz greats, such as Chick Corea, Bella Fleck, and Pat Metheney). and world musicians all over the globe. Purbayan is also an astounding vocalist and has lent his soulful voice to many mellifluous compositions.

He is currently on tour with his band and will be performing his forthcoming album Saath Saath. The sneak peek at the new record is sure to delight and dazzle audiences. Joining him on stage will be Rakesh Chaurasia, Taufiq Qureshi and Ojas Adhiya.