Performer · Teacher · Founder of Aarohanaa
Rupa Kartik is a Business Management professional with over five years of experience in the Banking and Finance industry. After a successful corporate career, she embarked on a transformative journey to follow her true passion — Indian classical music.
A trained and experienced Carnatic vocalist, she founded Aarohanaa in 2014 — an initiative to nurture and spread the knowledge of music among young minds, with a clear focus on training children and adults in this traditional genre and providing a strong foundation in Carnatic music.
Beyond music, Rupa enjoys compering for family and social events, cooking, sketching, films and travel — bringing warmth and creativity to everything she does.
An A Grade Karnatic Vocal Diploma holder from Mumbai University (Shanmukhananda Sabha).
A student of the revered art of Harikatha — musical storytelling of our epics and puranas — at the Vijayashri School of Smt. Vishaka Hari, the celebrated Harikatha exponent.
Rupa has presented Carnatic vocal concerts at some of Mumbai’s most respected cultural institutions.
Mumbai
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Chembur
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Bachelor of Management Studies followed by Master of Management Studies from Mumbai University.
Over five years of professional experience before answering the call of music.
Founded Aarohanaa to nurture and spread the knowledge of Carnatic music among young minds.
Over 15 devotional albums released, including Venkateshwara Suprabhatam (2023, Nirvana Music) and Ganesha Sahasranamam (2023, Nova Spiritual India).
Concerts at leading sabhas, a growing school of students, and continued advanced training in vocal music and Harikatha.
Rupa’s own journey as a student keeps her teaching fresh, structured and deeply authentic.
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