Rahul Sharma’s santoor fusion concert witnesses a full house at NCPA | Hindi Movie News
On Sunday, Oct 12, the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre at NCPA witnessed a fusion of classical Indian music and global sounds as Santoor maestro Rahul Sharma delivered a mesmerizing performance to a packed audience. The concert, a curtain-raiser charity event organized to support the preservation of Mumbai’s historic Kala Ghoda Art District, was a resounding success. Presented by Kala Ghoda Arts (KGA) in association with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) Museum, the event showcased how music can bridge cultures, traditions, and time. A Fusion Masterclass: Tradition Meets ModernityRahul Sharma, renowned worldwide for redefining the Santoor, took the stage with his exceptional ensemble featuring Ojas Adhiya on tabla, Vinayak Pol on drums, Avinash Chandrachud on keyboard, and Amit Gadgil on bass guitar. This powerful combination created a dynamic soundscape where Indian classical melodies intertwined seamlessly with Western classical, Kashmiri folk, jazz, and even Beatles classics. The Santoor, traditionally viewed as an accompaniment instrument, was front and center, leading the charge in this innovative fusion. The ensemble’s interplay of tabla, keyboard, drums, and bass guitar created rhythmic dialogues that kept the audience enthralled throughout the evening. Continuing a Legendary LegacySon of the legendary Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Rahul Sharma has carved his own path with over 70 albums and international collaborations with Grammy-winning artists like Kenny G, Deep Forest, and Richard Clayderman. His innovative approach continues to elevate the Santoor on global stages, blending its ancient soul with modern musical sensibilities. The event ended with thunderous applause and a renewed commitment to protecting Mumbai’s vibrant artistic legacy for generations to come. Rahul Sharma’s performance was more than a concert — it was a celebration of heritage, innovation, and the unifying power of music.
