Sanju Sahai, also known as Vishnu, is currently one of the finest and most sought after tabla player. He is the direct descendant of Pandit Ram Sahai, the founder of the Benares Gharan. He is the sixth generation of tabla player in that family. Sanju was trained by his guru Pandit Sharda Sahai, the virtuoso tabla player. He has established himself as an internationally recognized tabla player. He has established himself as an internationally recognized tabla player, and is one of India's upcoming musicians. He is an 'A' grade artist for All India Radio.

He has performed throughout India, UK, Europe, Middle East, Indonesia, and USA. He has performed for her Majesty the Queen as well as Prince Charles for a private concert at Highgrove. His recent concert venues include London's Royal Albert Hall where he participated at the 100th Anniversary of the proms. In 2000 he performed at Carnegie Hall in New York. He has worked with jazz, Egyptian, Spanish, hip hop, folk and blues music as well as composing various pieces of ensembles. Sanju has played for numerous live recordings- BBC TV, Channel East, Asain Net TV,BBC World Service, All India Radio and also on CDs with ARC Music and NA Classical India. In addition, he has performed at Glastonbury Festival, Royal Festival Hall, House of Commons, Salt Lake City for the opening of the Olympics, and is also working with Michael Nyman, one of the most celebrated British composers.

Sanju is based in London and promotes concerts and musical education through workshops or individual learning. Sanju teaches tabla at London University and schools / colleges throughout the United Kingdom.