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In the summer of 2024, my mother sent me a reel on Instagram “tum hi dekho na” From the movie “ kabhi alvida na kehna” On his sitaron. The tune is so melodious that I saw the 90-second reel for about 20-25 minutes. This made me curious and I searched for this talented musician. When searching for this song on the internet, I learned that the artist’s name is Rishab Rikhiram Sharmais the last disciple of Sita dancers and legendary figures. Ravi Shankar.

That’s how I learned about Rishab’s music and his journey into this field. His music had a quiet effect on me and once he announced the Indian tour, I knew I had to see his life. Rishab performed to a sold-out crowd at the Indira Gandhi Arena in Delhi, and for nearly 2 hours he fascinated everyone with his charm, talent and soul-filled music.

From the first description Tilak Shyam,,,,, Obviously, this won’t be a regular Sitale recital. Rishab creates a meditation atmosphere with gentle strokes and steady rhythm. He gradually made Lagar disappear with grace and depth. Meend is elegant, Jod stretches partly carefully, his Taans flow like poetry. It’s the perfect way to open the night, rooted in tradition, calm and commanding. However, before he started the performance, he began a small exercise, where he told the crowd of 14,000 people, placing one hand on their hearts and the other on their stomachs through one hand. This is to relax everyone so that they can enjoy the music with all their hearts. But it seems that he did this before the performance started to calm himself down and the atmosphere began to become more energetic.

After the introduction of the melody Tilak ShyamRishab Rikhiram Sharma looks even more relaxed and begins performing on his popular tracks. Come first Shiv Kailashon Ke Vaasi,,,,, A powerful work inspired by Lord Shiva’s cosmic abode. Artists transition from calm Tilak Shyam The intensity of dedication. The slow tune is spiritually rich, and with the addition of other instruments, the performance rises into another realm. It’s not just the brilliance of technology, it’s how he conveys his dedication through every pull-out. People not only hear music, they feel. It is one of the performances that make many eyes cry, not because of its intensity, but because of its purity.

at the same time, Roslin,,,,, Exquisite original work, quiet, exterior. That piece is restrained, melancholy and vulnerable. The silence between notes speaks as loudly as the notes themselves.

Then unexpectedly: kal ho na ho. He started the performance by telling the audience to signal their fingers at a rhythm for a while, and no one knew what would happen. However, the first sentence he wrote was a storm. When you are iconic and emotionally like this Sonu Nigam classic, there is always a risk and explain it on classical instruments. But Reshabu not only pulled it apart, he raised it. The melody flows beautifully on the Sita dance, and by the time he reaches the chorus, people are lost in the waves of memory and meaning. It is a profound nostalgia and a distinct tribute to the versatility of Indian classical instruments.

He also pays tribute to his teacher pt. Ravi Shankarby playing one of the most extraordinary songs saare jahaan se accha,,,,, On the Sitalon. In that moment, Rishab became a bridge between old and new characters, purists and popularity.

(Picture provided by: @rishabsmusic/instagram)

His mood suddenly changed as he played another popular track chanakya,,,,, This brings a completely different energy. It’s sharp and full of strategies, like the man named after it. This is where Rishab doesn’t retreat, and his storytelling in a sitta dance shines. In the debate, each Taan feels like a well-thought-out argument. The audience is fascinated, and the applause is bursting halfway through, which is not what you usually hear in classical Indian concerts. But this is the Sharma effect. He makes classical music feel direct and urgent. Just as we thought the waves of emotions were swaying, Rishab took out the last scene of the night –Taandav. It was not only the ending, but a storm. It is pure adrenaline, vibrating with energy.

By the end of the show, we all felt like we had seen something special. But as a journalist, I need to know how others feel. So I talk to people and they share their feelings. For Neeti, a resident of Noida, the show “beyond what she expected.” Furthermore, she felt the music he played was “incredibly calm and therapeutic, a gentle reset of her “mind and soul.” Meanwhile, for Samyak, it was a “emotional roller coaster” performance that made his eyes cry. In fact, it’s not just a performance, but a therapy lesson.

What is it Rishab Rikhiram Sharma It’s not just his commands to Sita Dance, it’s his ability to energize classical music, relevant and emotionally direct. This concert is a clear, hard answer for anyone who doubts whether classical music can still move today’s audience. Reshabu is not the future of classical Indian music. He is its exhibitfull of passion, power and precision.

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is currently traveling to India.