Pradeep Kumar Barot is a disciple of Padma Bhushan Smt. Annapurna Devi, the daughter of the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan Baba (founder of Maihar Gharana).

Pradeep comes from a family of musicians. His grandfather Pandit Rodji Barot, was a renowned Sarangi player, and a court musician at Ratlam State. His father, Shri Mohanlal plays the flute, clarionet, saxophone and harmonium.

He initially studied under his father and Sarodist Vasant Rai, a disciple of Baba, before becoming a disciple of Annapurna Devi. The rich and soulful sound of Pradeep's sarod touches the very heart of the listeners in a moment, transporting them from the mundaneness of their everyday existence into the world of sublime bliss.

Pradeep has performed both in India and abroad.