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This special moment from his concert has caught the attention of all Potterheads! Renowned sitarist Rishab Sharma has embarked on India’s largest classical musical tour—Sitar for Mental Health—attracting many to the shows. Sharma has also received rave reviews from Bollywood stars like Bhumi Pednekar and Shriya Pilgaonkar, among others, who made their way to his Mumbai concert. While several moments from his concerts have surfaced online, a special one has caught the attention of all Potterheads! During Rishab Sharma’s Mumbai gig, the musician mesmerised the audience with many of his originals along with renditions of famous songs, including Shah Rukh Khan’s Kal Ho Na Ho.
And then Sharma played a fresh version of the Harry Potter theme song, leaving everyone astonished. Many reshared the video across social media platforms, showing Sharma performing live on stage. The video has gone widely viral, with fans expressing their amazement over the unexpected crossover.
Earlier, the sitarist made a similar presentation in New York, playing a unique mix of the Harry Potter theme with the Game of Thrones theme song. A fan wrote, “Single-handedly brought sitar back in trend," while another added, “Peace on his face!! And it reflects through his music..
. His fingers glide on like makhmal..
. the smile, the sophistication, the firmness..
. You look as if you belong somewhere else in the universe!" “He played such difficult portions..
. He made it seem easy..
. Thanks to the whole team of these artists for being artists and for giving such great performances for us to learn from," another comment read. For those unaware, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is the youngest and last disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, having started his musical journey at the age of 10.
Besides carrying forward the legacy, he has created a unique space that resonates with people of all generations. Sharma is also the first sitarist to perform solo at the White House. He is currently on the Sitar for Mental Health music tour, kicking off with a jam-packed concert in Delhi and then in Mumbai.
The tour also features performances in Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Indore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chandigarh..
