Overview:

This edition of SMARAN celebrated the Sarod maestro’s unparalleled contribution to Indian classical music. Organised by SRF Foundation, the event showcased the depth of Maihar gharana and Khan Sahab’s global influence.

Highlights:

• Artists:Ustad Alam Khan & Manik Khan (Sarod), Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee (Sitar), Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar (Sarod), Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri (Tabla), Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande (Vocal), Pt. Kushal Das (Surbahar), Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar (Vocal), Pt. Suresh Talwalkar (Tabla), Dr. N. Rajam & Dr. Sangeeta Shankar (Violin).
• Special Note:The event included tributes from Khan Sahab’s disciples and family, reinforcing his role in globalising Indian classical music.
• Impact:Strengthened cultural heritage awareness and positioned SRF Foundation as a patron of Indian arts.