The pageant traces its roots to the day India gained independence on fifteenth August 1947 when Mrs. Sumitra Charat Ram, the founding father of the Kendra, held an all-night musical soirée. This intimate gathering of luminaries from the world of Indian classical music captivated the viewers till daybreak. The occasion led to the formation of the Jhankar Music Circle, which aimed to advertise appreciation for Indian classical music by way of common live shows and an annual pageant initially held at their dwelling and later on the Structure Membership, New Delhi.
On March 21, the pageant commenced that includes a efficiency by the acclaimed Santoor virtuoso Rahul Sharma. Famend for his distinctive fusion of classical, world, and modern genres, Rahul Sharma expressed his sentiments: “Nothing is extra fulfilling than sharing the timeless sound of the santoor with an viewers that appreciates the depth of Indian classical music. The Shriram Shankarlal Music Pageant has all the time been a cherished platform for artists like myself, and I’m honoured to be a part of it as soon as once more.”
After his efficiency, the Padma Shri awardee and famend Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, captivated the viewers along with her soulful Khayal, Thumri and devotional renditions. Forward of her efficiency, she had expressed as, “The Shriram Shankarlal Music Pageant holds a particular place in my coronary heart. It’s a celebration of the richness of Indian classical music and a platform that honours custom whereas encouraging innovation.
Day 2 featured the proficient sibling duos Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee on flute, college students of Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and Prabhakar and Diwakar Kashyap on vocals, educated within the Banaras Gharana underneath Pt. Rajan-Sajan Mishra, as they offered their eagerly awaited pageant efficiency debut.
