Dr. Dhananjay Daithankar is one of the most renowned Santoor artists in the world. At the age of 10, he started learning tabla from Pt. G.L. Samant in Pune, India. Learning Tabla provided him strong foundation of tala and rhythm. While studying Ayurved medicine the scintillating sound of Santoor attracted him. In 1977, he built Santoor for himself and presented it to Pt. Shivkumar Sharma. Looking at his strong desire towards Santoor; Shivji suggested learning initial lessons from Pt. Ratanlal Tikkoo (Disciple of Pt Shivkumar Sharma). In 1981, very much impressed by his devotion, hard work and skills, Pt. Shivkumar Sharma invited him as a disciple and started shaping his musical talent. Since then Dr. Dhananjay is learning Santoor in Guru-Shishya parampara for more than 30 years. Shivji encouraged him to take up Santoor as a career after recognizing his ability and command over the instrument. Representing rich tradition of Banaras Gharana his recitals offer audience a wonderful exemplification of purity of Raga. His extra-ordinary ability to express different emotions through creation of own compositions in different raga, offers music lovers a unique experience. His command over Layakari, improvisation and exploration of raga take audience to musical paradise. Apart from being a national scholarship holder he has been awarded by “Surmani” kitab, Pune ki Aasha Puraskar, Dattopant Deshpande award. For last 26 years Dr. Dhananjay is performing on the most prestigious platforms throughout the world. Concert with Pt. Shivkumarji Sharma, Sawai Gandharva Festival, NCPA, Goa Kala Academy, Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Samaroha New Delhi, Pune Festival, Maniram-Motiram Festival, Kesarbai Kerkar Music festival are few of them. He has also offered rich musical experience to audience in US, Europe, and Middle East.