RHYTHMSHALA
Ankur Sharan
Founder, Social Entrepreneur & Educator
Ankur Sharan is the Founder of Rhythmshala, a Delhi NCR-based initiative dedicated to fostering connection, mental wellness, and creative expression through interactive percussion workshops and community drum circles. A passionate djembe player and beatboxer inspired by a 2015 evaluation with percussionist Taufiq Qureshi, Ankur blends acoustic rhythm, folk melodies, and timeless Indian classics to create inclusive, high-energy spaces for schools, colleges, and corporate teams.
Alongside his musical journey, he brings nearly two decades of corporate leadership in international Shipping and supply chain management, backed by an Executive MBA in International Business, Supply Chain Management from IIT Delhi and an Honorary Doctorate.
Deeply committed to community welfare, Ankur also spearheads grassroots initiatives in education, sustainability, and artisan advocacy—including Cybershala, Indian Green Buddy, and Art Nirbhar Bharat—while authoring Rhythm of Happiness with Connected Minds for mental wellness.
His impactful work across education and social service has earned him the Hindustan Times Best Educator and Leadership Award (2026) and a District Administration Faridabad honor (2026). Through Rhythmshala, Ankur continues to use the universal language of rhythm to help people de-stress, collaborate, and find their collective voice.
Alongside his musical journey, he brings nearly two decades of corporate leadership in international Shipping and supply chain management, backed by an Executive MBA in International Business, Supply Chain Management from IIT Delhi and an Honorary Doctorate.
Deeply committed to community welfare, Ankur also spearheads grassroots initiatives in education, sustainability, and artisan advocacy—including Cybershala, Indian Green Buddy, and Art Nirbhar Bharat—while authoring Rhythm of Happiness with Connected Minds for mental wellness.
His impactful work across education and social service has earned him the Hindustan Times Best Educator and Leadership Award (2026) and a District Administration Faridabad honor (2026). Through Rhythmshala, Ankur continues to use the universal language of rhythm to help people de-stress, collaborate, and find their collective voice.
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