The renowned Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival, one of India's oldest and most prestigious celebrations of classical music, concluded at Kendra’s Open-Air Theatre in New Delhi on March 23, 2025. The festival presented a spectacular showcase of the finest talents in Indian classical music, offering a platform for legendary maestros and emerging artists.
The festival commenced on March 21 with a performance by the acclaimed Santoor virtuoso Rahul Sharma. Renowned for his unique fusion of classical, world, and contemporary genres. “Nothing is more fulfilling than sharing the timeless sound of the santoor with an audience that appreciates the depth of Indian classical music. The Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival has always been a cherished platform for artists like myself, and I am honored to be part of it once again,” Sharma said.
Talented siblings Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee on flute. (Photo courtesy: Media net Works)
The festival also featured talented siblings Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee on flute, students of Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. It came to a close with a performance by renowned khayal vocalist Pandit Vinayak Torvi, followed by a grand finale by Padma Vibhushan awardee Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, whose performance brought the festival to a spectacular close, celebrating his unmatched contribution to Indian classical music.
