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Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Harsh Goenka shares ‘magical' sitar rendition of ‘Shiv Kailash' by Rishab Sharma: ‘Blessed by Ma Saraswati'
Industrialist Harsh Goenka, who often gives shoutouts to extraordinary and emerging talents, recently took to social media to share a mesmerising performance by sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. The video features Sharma's moving rendition of the devotional track Shiv Kailash, and it has gone viral. With a style that blends traditional sitar mastery and a modern, soulful energy, Sharma's performance struck a chord with thousands online. Calling the piece 'absolutely magical,' Goenka posted the video on X, urging his followers: 'Do hear it!' Since then, the clip has racked up over a lakh views and sparked a wave of appreciation in the comments. Watch the video: The rendition of 'Shiv Kailash' by Rishab Sharma is absolutely magical. Do hear it! — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 1, 2025 One viewer gushed, 'Was lucky enough to attend his live concert ! New gen maestro!' Another user commented, 'I may not not agree with everything you share here but this is sure on another level.' However, not all reactions were unanimous. An individual wrote, 'This is nice, but it feels a bit too Gen Z—too casual. The sitar isn't meant for that vibe. It's an instrument that can lift us toward the divine. Have you heard Niladrikumar Kumar? He shows what the sitar is truly capable of.' Sharma, the youngest and final disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, is no stranger to the limelight. He's been making waves with viral videos in which he reimagines iconic soundtracks–ranging from The Godfather to Game of Thrones and Harry Potter –through the lens of classical sitar. Born into Rikhi Ram musical family, Sharma studied Music Production and Economics in New York City, fusing his heritage with a contemporary sensibility. Beyond his music, Sharma also champions mental health through his initiative ' Sitar For Mental Health,' where he uses music therapy to promote emotional well-being.
News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma To Dedicate His Jaipur Show To Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims
Last Updated: Rishab will be performing in Jaipur on April 27, where he will be paying tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, has left everyone shaken to their core. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 22, claimed the lives of several tourists, leaving the nation in mourning. Voices from across the country have come forward to condemn the deadly attack and express their solidarity. Among them is the acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. In the wake of the deadly attack, the popular sitar maestro announced on Instagram on Friday, April 25, that his upcoming show will be held in remembrance of the victims of the Pahalgam attack. In the note, he wrote, 'Sitar for Mental Health in Jaipur this Sunday will be held in the memory of the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam, Prayers. Om Shanti." He is set to perform in Jaipur on Sunday, April 27. The sitar maestro, who is the youngest and final disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, is currently on the India leg of his acclaimed Sitar for Mental Health Tour. Rishab kicked off the tour on April 6, with his first performance scheduled in his hometown, Delhi. The globally celebrated sitar virtuoso has since then performed in Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad. His shows feature some of his new compositions alongside iconic pieces like Shiv Kailash and Tumhi Dekho Naa, among others. On Instagram, Rishab Sharma shared a series of candid glimpses from his show, revealing to his followers that a total of 14,000 people attended. In the caption, he wrote, '14,000 hearts. One frequency. We made history in my hometown, Delhi. Still overwhelmed with gratitude after selling out the biggest indoor stadium in the country — thank you to every soul who showed up and tuned in. A huge win for Indian Music! This is only the beginning. Sitar for Mental Health is more than a concert — it's a movement, and it's going global. Healing, one city at a time." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma (@rishabsmusic) After his performance in Jaipur this coming Sunday, Rishab will take his tour to five other cities. His next stops are Chandigarh on May 2, Hyderabad on May 4, Indore on May 9, and Bengaluru on May 11. Rishab's Sitar For Mental Health will come to an end in Kolkata on May 18. First Published: April 25, 2025, 13:02 IST
