K. N. Suntook

Mr. Khushroo N Suntook has had an illustrious career spanning over four decades in business, initially as one of the founders of India’s first mineral water company, Bisleri, and later in various senior capacities in the Tata Group. He joined the National Centre for the Performing Arts, India’s premier performing arts institution, first as the Vice-Chairman in 2000 and then as the Chairman in 2008. His tenure as Chairman of NCPA has witnessed changes which have vitalised this venerable institution.

Mr. Suntook is an avid music lover and has made a conscious effort to promote music in the city. Over the years, his passion for Western classical music has led him to visit numerous international classical music and opera festivals. He is known in the record collecting world, and speaks to international audiences on old and rare vocal recordings and has a fine collection of vintage records. In 2006, Suntook gave India its very own orchestra — The Symphony Orchestra of India which is now in its 26th season, having achieved international status after touring many cities of the world to triumphant performances. He has also established the SOI Music Academy, where advanced students are playing at a high level with the ultimate aim of joining the SOI.p>

The various genres which he now leads include, Indian Music at the highest level, Indian and Western Dance, Theatre and direct screening of performances from the Metropolitan Opera, New York, National Theatre, London, Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow from Pathé Live, etc., International and Jazz Music.