Ustad Nisar Ahmedji, born on June 1, 1974, in Savadi, Belgaum, Karnataka, is a renowned Indian Tabla player. He began playing at age four and was introduced to his first Guru, Pandit Ayyappa R Guravji, at age eight. He later studied under Ustad K L Jamadar and learned the essence of patience. At 19, he was guided by Ustad Balekhansaab to Pandit Basavaraj Bendigeri, where he expanded his knowledge for nine years. Bendigeri, a student of Ustad Mehboobkhansaheb Mirajkar, taught him rhythm and lyrical involvement. Nisarji has accompanied notable musicians such as Pt. Venkatesh Kumar and Pt. Arjunsa Nakod, and performed widely across India. He is an ‘A’ Grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan. Based in Dharwad, he teaches Tabla and has released a solo album, ‘Nafz’.