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Rishab Rikhiram's Sitar Magic: Dhurandhar to Harry Potter in Delhi Finale

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma concluded his nationwide tour with a performance in New Delhi, attended by notable dignitaries. His set featured a fusion of classical ragas, contemporary hits like Dhurandhar's 'FA9LA', and unique pop culture blends including a Harry Potter and Game of Thrones medley. The artist also performed original compositions and reimagined Bollywood classics, captivating a multi-generational audience. The evening culminated in a standing ovation for his final pieces.

Key Points: Rishab Rikhiram's Neo-Classical Sitar Tour Ends in Delhi

  • Closed India tour in New Delhi
  • Performed on next-gen electric sitar
  • Blended classical ragas with pop culture medleys
  • Honoured Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Received standing ovation
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Rishab Rikhiram enthrals audience with Dhurandhar, Harry Potter X Game of Thrones melody at New Delhi

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma concludes India tour in Delhi with Dhurandhar hits, Harry Potter x Game of Thrones medley, and Bollywood classics.

"seamlessly weaving in samples from Dhurandhar's 'FA9LA' - Press Note"

New Delhi, April 20

Sitarist and neo-classical music trailblazer Rishab Rikhiram Sharma brought his India tour to a close in New Delhi in the attendance of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Shukla on Sunday.

Rishab's performance opened with a welcome speech by his parents, followed by a meditative breathing session before unfolding into an expansive exploration of ragas, including Bihaag, Kedar, Tilak Kamod, and Shyam Kalyan, performed on SITARA--The Next-Generation Electric Sitar.

He performed the contemporary sitar reinterpretation of the global hit song from Dhurandhar, which immediately captivated the attention of the audience. Unfolding into a genre-defying medley, he blended sitar, percussion, and shehnai, seamlessly weaving in samples from Dhurandhar's 'FA9LA' while paying homage to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with insets from 'Man Atkeya Beparwah De Naal,' as per the press note.

Meanwhile, his expansive setlist featuring original compositions such as Shankara, Shiv Kailash, Burning Ghat, Belua, and Roslyn, alongside reimagined pieces like Harry Potter x Game of Thrones and Bollywood classics including Kal Ho Naa Ho, Zara Zara, and Tumhi Dekho Naa, kept the multi-generational audience enthralled.

The evening culminated with Chanakya, Kautilya, Venkateswara, and Tandavam, drawing a unanimous standing ovation and marking a fitting conclusion to the journey.

He also greeted Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during his performance in New Delhi. Team Innovation shared the video of their meet and greet on their Instagram handle.

The New Delhi show was preceded by the nationwide run shows by Rishab across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Kolkata. The show was produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Saw the video of the Harry Potter x Game of Thrones piece on Instagram. Mind-blowing stuff! The SITARA instrument sounds incredible. Wish I could have been there in Delhi. Hope he tours again soon.
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the effort to modernize, I hope the core purity of ragas like Bihaag and Kedar wasn't lost in the fusion. Sometimes these experiments can dilute the essence. Still, getting a standing ovation is no small feat. Respect.
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Priya S
The fact that the audience was multi-generational says it all! From grandparents to kids, everyone connected. That's the real victory. Also, paying homage to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... beautiful touch. ❤️
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Vikram M
A meditative breathing session before the concert? That's a brilliant idea to center the audience. And the setlist had everything - from Shiv Kailash to Kal Ho Naa Ho. Sounds like a perfect Sunday evening in Delhi!
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Kavya N
So proud to see Indian artists getting this kind of platform and recognition. The nationwide tour covering 9 cities before Delhi is impressive. Team Innovation and Zomato District did a great job producing it.

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