Sri. Vishnu Venkatesh is a disciple of Padmashri Mandolin U Shrinivas and U Rajesh. He has been giving many concerts in and outside India. His album, “Raga Saanidhyam” was released by U Shrinivas in 2013. His guru U Srinivas initiated and blessed his Arangetram. He did this under the school “Shrinivas Institute of World Musique . He has received the “Prathibhakankshi” award by Sri Rama Seva Mandali. M E S kishora Kendra invited him in 2015 and awarded, “Kishora Prathibhe”. It is a privilege, for his recognition in music. He has performed in various temples and fine arts socities. He performed in and around Bangalore and Chennai. Vishnu is the son of M G Venkatesh and great grand-son of S S Sharma. On the academic front he has done his B.E (E & C) , and M Tech, from R V College of Engineering.