Madhup Mudgal belongs to an illustrious family of artists and educationists in India. For over five decades, the Maudgalya family has been immersed in music education, research and performances. Madhupji’s father, Professor Vinay Chandra Maudgalya, was the co-founder of Delhi’s leading and oldest institution for training in music, the Gandharva Mahavidhyala.
Besides receiving a musical education from his father, Madhupji has also had the good fortune of coming under the tutelage of great maestros of Hindustani music such as Shri Vasant Thakar, Pandit Jasraj and the celebrated Kumar Gandharva.
Alongside a prolific career as a classical vocalist, Mudhup Mudgal holds an M.Phil Degree from the University of Delhi for his research in the structure of Khayal. His creative search has also led him to experiment with various musical forms, and for many years he has been the conductor of the Gandharva Choir, a renowned music group that has given performances all over the world. Madhup Mudgal presently heads the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya,
Madhup Mudgal has won acclaim not only for his sonorous voice and individual technique but also for the numerous music compositions to his credit. He has trained a number of students who are making their mark in the performance arena. He received the prestigious Padma Shri award from the President of India for his contribution to the field of Hindustani music.