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VIT Engineer Leaves Corporate Life to Become ‘The Tabla Guy’
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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A VIT alumnus has quit his corporate job to pursue a passion for tabla, adopting the moniker ‘The Tabla Guy’ and launching a musical e-venture.
A former VIT engineer, after a successful stint in the corporate sector, has announced a dramatic career shift. The individual, who had been working in a technology firm, decided to leave the corporate rat race to follow a long‑standing passion for music.
He has taken up the tabla, a classical Indian percussion instrument, and adopted the stage name ‘The Tabla Guy’. The transition marks a significant change from his previous technical background to a creative musical pursuit.
The move culminated in the launch of a musical e‑venture, aimed at creating and sharing tabla performances online. The platform is intended to provide a space for enthusiasts and learners to engage with the instrument.
The decision has drawn attention from both the tech community and music circles, highlighting a growing trend of professionals redefining their careers in pursuit of artistic passions.
He has taken up the tabla, a classical Indian percussion instrument, and adopted the stage name ‘The Tabla Guy’. The transition marks a significant change from his previous technical background to a creative musical pursuit.
The move culminated in the launch of a musical e‑venture, aimed at creating and sharing tabla performances online. The platform is intended to provide a space for enthusiasts and learners to engage with the instrument.
The decision has drawn attention from both the tech community and music circles, highlighting a growing trend of professionals redefining their careers in pursuit of artistic passions.