Kris Chetan Ramlu

Kris 'Chetan' Ramlu (Hindi: चेतन रामलु) is a New Zealand musician of Fijian-Indian descent, recognized for his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and music producer.

Chetan embarked on his musical journey at a young age, eventually gaining opportunities to collaborate with acclaimed artists from around the globe.

He was introduced to the world of music at the tender age of 10, initially focusing on the tabla, a pair of tuned hand drums from India.

Under the guidance of his father and later his ustaad, Muhammad Sardar Khan of Hyderabad, Chetan honed his skills as a tabla player and began performing at concerts by the age of 12.

While learning tabla, Chetan also studied the art of Hindustani Classical singing with ghazal maestro Pandit Vithal Rao.

Chetan pursued higher education at Victoria University of Wellington, studying Law and Commerce, all the while dedicating time to cultivate his musical skills.