Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma dedicates his Jaipur show to Pahalgam victims

Sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, who is currently on a ‘Sitar For Mental Health’ India Tour, has dedicated his Jaipur show in honour of the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Rishab Sharma, student of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, joined the nation in mourning of the lives of several innocent tourists and honored the Pahalgam attack victims with a moving musical tribute during his Jaipur show, staying rooted in classical tradition through his soulful renditions.
As a special dedication, he rendered "Raga Kaunsi Kanada," a personal favourite that he often turns to during difficult times for its healing and meditative quality.

Earlier, Rishab took to his Instagram account had announced that his upcoming show would be dedicated to honoring the victims of the attack. He shared, “Sitar for Mental Health in Jaipur this Sunday will be held in the memory of the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam. Prayers. Om Shanti.” (sic)

Rishab, the youngest and last student of Pandit Ravi Shankar, began his tour on April 6 from his hometown, Delhi. Since then, he has mesmerised music lovers across Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad, seamlessly blending his original compositions with iconic melodies like “Shiv Kailash” and “Tumhi Dekho Naa.”

Rishab’s musical journey continues after Jaipur with performances in Chandigarh on May 2, Hyderabad on May 4, Indore on May 9, and Bengaluru on May 11, ending with a grand finale in Kolkata on May 18.