{"id":44450,"date":"2025-12-11T13:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/rishal-music-trust-hosts-fusion-sufi-evening-celebrating-indias-living-musical-heritage\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:40:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:10:04","slug":"rishal-music-trust-hosts-fusion-sufi-evening-celebrating-indias-living-musical-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/rishal-music-trust-hosts-fusion-sufi-evening-celebrating-indias-living-musical-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishal Music Trust Hosts Fusion &amp; Sufi Evening: Celebrating India\u2019s Living Musical Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"353\"><strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"151\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">New Delhi [India], December 10: <\/span>Rishal Music Trust (RMT)<\/strong> will present an evocative <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"214\">Evening of Fusion and Sufi Music<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"250\">Saturday, 13th December 2025<\/strong>, at the <strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"321\">Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi<\/strong>, beginning <strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"352\">5:15 PM onwards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"388\"><strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"388\">About the Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"824\">The Trust is led by <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"454\">Distinguished Lawyer Mr. Harvansh Chawla<\/strong>, Founder &amp; Managing Partner, K. R. Chawla &amp; Co. (Law Firm); Chairman &amp; Chief Patron, Rishal Music Trust; Chairman, International Punjabi Forum; Chairman, TNN World (OT Channel); Government nominee on Indian Company Secretariat Institute; Chairman, BRICS CCI.<br data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\">His vision continues to place India\u2019s cultural heritage at the heart of its contemporary societal narrative.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"857\"><strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\">Programme Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1230\">The forthcoming programme is envisioned as a soulful confluence of Indian classical depth, Sufi spirituality, and contemporary musical expression. It reaffirms the belief that artistic wisdom and cultural continuity are essential to a balanced and humane society. Through music, the evening seeks to celebrate harmony, dialogue, and India\u2019s timeless civilisational ethos.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1277\">Message from Mr. Harvansh Chawla<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1591\"><em data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1591\">\u201cIndia\u2019s cultural traditions are not relics of the past\u2014they are living expressions of our collective consciousness. Music has the power to unite, heal, and inspire, and through Rishal Music Trust our endeavour is to ensure that this heritage remains vibrant, accessible, and relevant for generations to come.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1662\"><strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1662\">Patrons and Eminent Cultural Figures Associated with RMT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1898\">Rishal Music Trust is associated with an eminent constellation of patrons drawn from the worlds of Indian classical music, Sufi traditions, literature, theatre, and cinema. These include Padma Shri awardees and cultural icons such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1931\"><strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1929\">Ustad Puranchand Wadali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1956\"><strong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1954\">Ustad Ghulam Ali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1980\">\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1980\"><strong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1978\">Pt. Anup Jalota<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<p data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2009\"><strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2007\">Vidushi Sumitra Guha<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2043\"><strong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2041\">Vidushi Nalini &amp; Kamalini<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2071\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2071\"><strong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2069\">Pt. Shivnath Mishra<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2099\">\n<p data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2099\"><strong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2097\">Janaab Muzaffar Ali<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2124\">\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2124\"><strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2122\">Ashok Chakradhar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2150\">\n<p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2148\">Pt. Ronu Majumdar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2179\">\n<p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2179\"><strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2177\">Pt. Umakant Gundecha<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2205\"><strong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2203\">Pt. Ritwik Sanyal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2250\">\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2248\">Bhai Harjinder Singh (Srinagar Wale)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2303\">\n<p data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2303\"><strong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2301\">Ustad Ahmed Hussain &amp; Ustad Mohammed Hussain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2327\">Pt. Bharti Bandhu<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2360\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2358\">Pt. Shashidhar Acharya<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2389\"><strong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2387\">Ustad Moinuddin Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2414\"><strong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2414\">Ustad Gulfam Ahmed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2470\">Eminent actors and cultural voices associated include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2627\">\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2493\"><strong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2491\">Govind Namdev<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2517\">\n<p data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2517\"><strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2515\">Himani Shivpuri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2540\">\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2540\"><strong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2538\">Raghubir Yadav<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2561\">\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2561\"><strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2559\">Adil Hussain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<p data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2583\"><strong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2581\">Mukesh Tiwari<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2606\"><strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2604\">Yashpal Sharma<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2627\">\n<p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2627\"><strong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2627\">Rajesh Tailang<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2716\">Together, they reflect the depth, diversity, and excellence of India\u2019s artistic legacy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2750\"><strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2750\">RMT Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2803\">The leadership of Rishal Music Trust also includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"3013\">\n<li data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2848\">\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2848\"><strong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2832\">Pt. Rajendra Prasanna<\/strong> \u2013 Co-Chairman<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2889\">\n<p data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2889\"><strong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2870\">Dr. Sushi Singh<\/strong> \u2013 Co-Chairperson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2929\"><strong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2910\">Ms. Nutan Jain<\/strong> \u2013 Co-Chairperson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2969\">\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2969\"><strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2953\">Mr. K. J. Alphons<\/strong> \u2013 Co-Chairman<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3013\">\n<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3013\"><strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2997\">Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh<\/strong> \u2013 Co-Chairman<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3094\">They collectively guide the Trust\u2019s cultural vision and nationwide initiatives.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3133\"><strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3133\">Audience &amp; Participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3290\">The evening will bring together eminent artistes, scholars, cultural practitioners, and invited guests from across the artistic and intellectual community.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3310\"><strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3310\">Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3400\"><strong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3351\">Sri Sathya Sai International Centre<\/strong><br data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3354\">Lodhi Road, Pragati Vihar<br data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3382\">New Delhi \u2013 110003<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3419\"><strong data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3419\">RSVP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3450\"><strong data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3450\">Nirmal Kohli \u2013 9811902559<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3495\"><strong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3495\">About Rishal Music Trust (RMT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"4048\">Rishal Music Trust is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of India\u2019s classical, folk, and traditional performing arts. Guided by <strong data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3692\">Distinguished Lawyer Mr. Harvansh Chawla<\/strong>, Founder &amp; Managing Partner, K. R. Chawla &amp; Co. (Law Firm); Chairman &amp; Chief Patron, Rishal Music Trust; Chairman, International Punjabi Forum; Chairman, TNN World (OT Channel); Government nominee on Indian Company Secretariat Institute; Chairman, BRICS CCI. His leadership brings together legal acumen, institutional experience, and cultural stewardship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4346\">Under his guidance, RMT works to create sustainable ecosystems for artists through performance platforms, scholarships, fellowships, educational partnerships, and nationwide cultural programs\u2014ensuring that India\u2019s artistic heritage remains vibrant, dignified, and integral to the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4346\"><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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