Who among the following is not a Tabla player?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is Ram Das Sharma
While all the other names listed are renowned Tabla maestros, Ram Das Sharma is not known as a Tabla player. His name is not associated with any established tabla gharana or known tabla performances, unlike the other three options, who are legendary figures in the Tabla tradition.
· Pt. Kishan Maharaj: A legendary tabla player of the Banaras Gharana, known for his powerful style and intricate compositions.
· Zakir Hussain: A world-famous tabla virtuoso, known for his fusion music, solo performances, and work in both Hindustani classical and international music.
· Ahmed Jan Thirakwa: A doyen of the Farukhabad Gharana, known for elevating tabla solo playing to a concert-level art form.
Information Booster:
· Tabla is a percussion instrument consisting of two drums — Dayan (right) and Bayan (left).
· There are several tabla gharanas: Delhi, Ajrada, Lucknow, Banaras, Punjab, Farukhabad.
· Tabla is used in vocal, instrumental, and dance performances (e.g., Kathak).
Additional Knowledge:
· Pt. Kishan Maharaj: One of the greatest tabla players of the 20th century.
· Zakir Hussain: Popularly known as a global ambassador of tabla.
· Ahmed Jan Thirakwa: Revered for his unmatched command of tabla bols and improvisation.