The rich legacy of Indian classical music had not gained much root in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra. In the year April 2010, in his hometown Chalisgaon, Vivek Sonar started the music movement called ‘Khandesh Sangeet Samaroh’. The effort was to ensure that the roots of music held ground and people learnt to appreciate Indian classical music even in small towns. Through this occasion, it was possible to bring performances of leading artists from all over India to music lovers of Khandesh.

‘Khandesh Sangeet Samaroh’ began in February 2012.