Asheem Chakravarty was percussionist and singer for Indian Ocean, the popular contemporary fusion music band featuring Amit Kilam on drums. prior to Indian Ocean, Asheem played tabla for Bengali band Niharika.



Asheem Chakravarty showed his rhythmic ability at an early age, surprising musicians who learned that he never had any formal training. He formed Indian Ocean, where he played the tabla, tarang and other percussion instruments while also being band's vocalist.



Asheem Chakravarty sang and played the tabla simultaneously, a difficult feat rare by Indian percussionists. Asheem’s rhythm structures are unique and contribute a large part to Indian Ocean’s signature sound. He improvised vocal lines while on stage and is innovative with traditional Indian percussion instruments. Asheem was brought up in an atmosphere of Indian classical, folk and other Indian forms.



Asheem Chakravarty was hospitalized in Doha after suffering a heart attack in October and was in a state of coma for a brief period.



Asheem Chakravarty, or 'Asheemda' as he was popularly known, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in New Delhi in the afternoon on the 25th of December 2009.