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Deepika, Gauri Khan Attend Rishab Sharma's Soulful Sitar Concert for Mental Health

Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performed a captivating concert in Mumbai, drawing a star-studded audience including Deepika Padukone and Gauri Khan. The event was part of the Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026, opening with a guided breathing exercise. A highlight was the unveiling of 'SITARA', a next-generation electric sitar developed with his father. The tour will continue to several other Indian cities before concluding in New Delhi in April.

Key Points: Deepika Padukone Attends Rishab Sharma Sitar Concert in Mumbai

  • Star-studded Bollywood attendance
  • Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026
  • Debut of next-generation electric sitar
  • Guided breathing exercise opened the show
  • 10-city tour culminating in Delhi
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Deepika Padukone, Gauri Khan, Tara Sutaria attend soulful concert of Rishab Rikhiram Sharma

Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Gauri Khan attended a soulful sitar concert by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, part of a mental health awareness tour.

Deepika Padukone, Gauri Khan, Tara Sutaria attend soulful concert of Rishab Rikhiram Sharma
"mesmerised Mumbai... with a soulful performance that captivated the audience - Event Report"

Mumbai, March 21

Renowned sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma mesmerised Mumbai on Friday evening with a soulful performance that captivated the audience.

The concert drew a star-studded crowd, including Bollywood luminaries such as Deepika Padukone, Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Tara Sutaria. All were spellbound by Rishab's magical performance.

The Mumbai leg of the Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026, produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato, also saw Mika Singh, Raj Shamani, Jasleen Royal, Samay Raina, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Nikhil Kamath, Soha Ali Khan, Sayani Gupta, Bhavna Pandey, amongst others.

The concert opened with a calming guided breathing exercise led by Rishab, accompanied by the gentle hum of the tanpura, inviting the audience into a deeply reflective and mindful space. He then performed a rich repertoire of ragas, including Bihaag and Kedar, Tilak Kamod and Shyam Kalyan, seamlessly weaving them into the evocative Raag Tilak Shyam.

A defining highlight of the night was the Mumbai unveiling of 'SITARA - The Next-Generation Electric Sitar', developed in collaboration with his father, master luthier Sanjay Sharma of the renowned Rikhi Ram lineage.

The 10-city tour continues its journey across India with upcoming shows in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata and before culminating in New Delhi in April.

- ANI

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Rohit P
"Sitar for Mental Health" is such a brilliant initiative. In today's stressful times, we need more events like this that combine art with wellness. The guided breathing at the start is a thoughtful touch. Hope the tour comes to my city!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the glamour, part of me feels these events become more about who's in the audience than the music itself. The focus should remain on Rishab's artistry and the cause, not just the celebrity guest list. Still, glad classical music is in the spotlight.
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Sarah B
Attended the concert! The atmosphere was magical. Rishab's performance of Raag Tilak Shyam was truly transcendent. It's heartening to see a young maestro carrying forward the Rikhi Ram legacy with such grace and also innovating with the electric sitar. More power to him!
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Karthik V
The lineup of ragas mentioned - Bihaag, Kedar, Tilak Kamod - is pure bliss for any classical music lover. This is our rich heritage. Kudos to the organizers and Zomato for backing such a tour. Hope it inspires more youngsters to pick up the sitar.
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Meera T
Love that this is a pan-India tour! Classical music shouldn't be confined to a few metros. Taking it to cities like Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata is fantastic. Wishing the team all the best for the remaining shows. 🎶

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