Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Captivates 20,000 at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse
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Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Dazzles 20,000 at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse
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CNBC TV18•21-03-2026, 16:27
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Dazzles 20,000 at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse
•Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performed for over 20,000 attendees at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, marking the city’s largest classical music concert.
•The event, part of the Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026, saw attendance from celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Gauri Khan.
•Sharma opened with a guided breathing exercise and performed various ragas, including Bihaag and Kedar, along with original compositions and popular renditions.
•The concert featured the Mumbai unveiling of 'SITARA – The Next-Generation Electric Sitar', an LED-enabled instrument developed with his father, Sanjay Sharma.
•The 10-city tour will continue across India, concluding in New Delhi in April, with shuttle services provided for senior citizens.
