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Vidyarthi Bhavan, Bengaluru’s beloved eatery, turned into an unexpected stage for a rhythmic spectacle on the morning of December 3, when renowned drummer Sivamani made a surprise visit.
Famous for his unmatched energy and inventive percussion, Sivamani transformed the bustling kitchen into a musical haven. He created a symphony of beats on the dosa station using chutney cups. The highlight? A playful finale as he splashed water on the sizzling tawa, crafting a unique melody to cap off his impromptu jam.
The restaurant’s X account shared the delightful moment on the platform along with a caption, “A rhythmic twist at #VidyarthiBhavan The #LegendaryDrummer @drumssivamani visited us for #breakfast today & turned our humble kitchen into a stage.”
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With over 70,000 views and numerous comments, the video has gone viral.
One user commented, “Great, super !! Sivamani has proved that there is beautiful sound in everything in life, provided one uses it to make things beautiful.”
Another user wrote, “Wow, amazing! He can make anything talk.” A third user said, “Musical Dosa day!”
A fourth user commented, “Nice….but look at our dose master, doing his job, unperturbed with what’s happening around him. Kudos.”
Earlier this year, a video of Sivamani gained widespread attention after he transformed a 40-minute luggage delay at Kochi airport into an entertaining experience with an unexpected performance, bringing joy to the waiting passengers.
Who is Sivamani?
Sivamani is a celebrated Indian percussionist, known for mastering instruments like drums, darbuka, udukai, and ghatam. He has been associated with AR Rahman for decades now. His fame got a boost after drumming for IPL matches, notably for Chennai Super Kings in 2008 and 2010. Honoured with the Padma Shri in 2019, Sivamani is one of India’s leading musicians.
