By Our Correspondent
JAMSHEDPUR/BHUBANESWAR: Jamshedpur’s Autistic Youth Asutosh Panigrahi has created international record in classical music. Shri Panigrahi registered his name in the Asia Book Of Records recently.20 years old Asutosh has accomplished this amazing winning feat by identifying and singing pakad of 50 hindustani classical ragas within 3 minutes 47 seconds.Since last 3 years he has been learning 60 ragas. Among these he selected 50 ragas for his record.
The credit for Asia Book competition totally goes to Asutosh’s Guruji renowned Hinduatani classical vocalist Pawan Kumar Choubey. Inspite of knowing Ashutosh’s physical challenges he trained him with patience, care and sincerity . The Asia record idea is his only. Shri Choubey has formulated all the planning and rigorously guided Asutosh’s practice sessions during run up to the record test.
Asutosh’s name has already been registered in the India Book of Records in Abacus category in 2023 for solving 208 addition, substraction, multiplication in 15 mins only. He completed his Bisharad in 1st division with distinction in Hinduatani classical music.In 2024 he won 3 bronze medals in power lifting in Special Olympics Bharat at Kanpur.He is the 1st neurodivergent artist who performed in the Subah E Banaras stage in 2025 during World Autism Day.In State level he won 2 Gold and 1 bronze medals in running in 2026.He has completed his two years computer training programme and now preparing for admission in higher level of computer course .He has performed 5 times in Divya Kala stage being hosted by Government of India at Delhi,Raipur,Ranchi, Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam.At present Asutosh is also studying an International programme entitled SCAP under the tutelage of Bhawna Sudhir from Newyork Asutosh has the rarest privilege of continuing as the president of Omega Leo club for third consecutive year after successfully completed his 2 years tenure. Asutosh has also been earning accolades for his several scintillating musical performances on behalf of Jamshedpur music circle. Asutosh is having Autism spectrum disorder,diagnosed at the age of nine.No medicine has yet been invented to cure this disease.
Ashutosh is a role model for many parents having neurodivergent childrens.
Ashutosh is a sincere, dedicated,gentle and loving young man.With his robust courage and strong will power he is carrying on his journey.The Success story of Asutosh Panigrahi can set an ideal example to be emulated by other Autistic Youths and children, whose number in India is one among hundred. Asutosh has amply proven that if sufficient help, co-operation, support, mentoring, encouragement, timely Patronisation and Inspiration are available, then impossible things can jolly well be made absolutely possible and practicable.
Ashutosh now dreams to be a music teacher and also wants to work in computer field in future. Kudos to the proud parents of Asutosh for making available proper platforms and ample opportunities for him to showcase his exemplary talent and extraordinary brilliance. His father Biswajit panigrahi is working as Regional Director in Nagpur Atomic Energy Department. Mother Dr.Nibedita Kar has been working for the development of neurodivergent individuals since last 10 years in Jamshedpur.She is currently holding the position of president of NGO entitled Prayas Ek Pahal.
