For an Indian classical musician, there is no greater blessings than to be born into a great lineage. Being The great grandson of Sarangi virtuoso late Pt. Saraju Prasad Mishra, Grandson of late Pt. Mahadeo Prasad Mishra, and Son of Shri Satya Narayan Mishra, Pankaj was bestowed that great opportunity. Thus he was trained from an early age by the renowned Sarangi player of the famous Banaras Gharana, late Pt. Mahesh Prasad Mishra. Pankaj has received the mantle of his musical forebears with the greatest respect and humility whilst working diligently to earn the reputation of an accomplished representative of an impressive and unique musical family.