Strings of Legacy: An Evening with Ustad Shujaat Khan at Swami Haridas–Tansen Mahotsava

Описание: On 9 January, I had the privilege of attending a mesmerizing live concert at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, where Ustad Shujaat Khan held the audience spellbound with his sitar recital. As part of the second segment of the evening, he rendered Raag Shuddh Kalyan with great depth and lyrical elegance, accompanied by two talented young tabla players, followed by a charming short folk-based composition from Uttar Pradesh, reflecting his rare blend of classical mastery and expressive warmth.
Ustad Shujaat Khan, one of the foremost sitar maestros of our time, is the son and foremost disciple of Ustad Vilayat Khan of the Imdadkhani gharana. Renowned globally for his gayaki ang (vocalized style) on sitar, he has performed at leading international festivals, collaborated across genres, and received several prestigious honors for carrying Indian classical music to the world stage.
This concert was part of the legendary Swami Haridas–Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsava, a three-day festival that has, for over five decades, celebrated the finest traditions of Indian classical music and dance. Conceived and nurtured by the eminent dancer-scholar Vidushi Uma Sharma, the festival is a tribute to the guru–shishya parampara and continues to invite the most distinguished artists while encouraging emerging talent.
The evening was not just a performance, but a living experience of continuity, devotion, and timeless artistry.

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