Mira Rajput Calls Rishab Rikhiram Sharma ‘Magic’ After His Soulful Sitar Performance
Several celebrities from the film fraternity were in attendance at Rishab’s show in Mumbai last night.
The Indian classical music scene is witnessing a resurgence, all thanks to sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, who is the youngest and final disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar. The globally celebrated sitar virtuoso is currently on the India leg of his acclaimed Sitar for Mental Health Tour. Last night, the sitar maestro enthralled an enthusiastic audience in Mumbai with yet another soulful performance.
On Sunday, April 13, the sitarist stepped onto the stage at the Dome SVP Stadium and left everyone mesmerised with a transformative musical experience, weaving melodies that felt both timeless and healing. Several celebrities from the film fraternity were in attendance. Among them was Shahid Kapoor’s wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Akind founder shared a small peek into Rishab’s performance last night. In the clip, the sitarist was seen immersed in his music. Sharing the video, Mira wrote, “Just 30 seconds of @rishabsmusic showing us why he is magic."
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After his performance in Mumbai, Rishab is set to take his tour to cities like Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Bengaluru before concluding his Sitar for Mental Health Tour on May 18 in Kolkata. His shows feature some of his new compositions alongside iconic pieces like Shiv Kailash.
The 25-year-old sitar maestro kicked off his tour in India with a breathtaking performance in New Delhi on April 6. The show was attended by 14,000 people. Taking to his Instagram account, Rishab shared a series of candid glimpses of his show. 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."
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As for Mira Rajput, the entrepreneur is all set to venture into the wellness space after launching her beauty brand, Akind. Back in February, Mira announced the opening of her wellness centre, Dhun, in Mumbai. Last year, she launched Akind.
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