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| Musicians Unite in a Rare All-Day Tribute to Pandit Bhajan Sopori to mark the 3rd Pt. Bhajan Sopori Day | | 
New Delhi/Jammu, June 03 (Scoop News)- New Delhi witnessed an extraordinary celebration of India's musical spirit as musicians from across the country gathered to commemorate Pandit Bhajan Sopori Day - A Day of Musicians, observed annually on June 2, the Nirvana Divas of the Great Saint Music Legend late Pandit Bhajan Sopori ji. Revered as the Saint of Santoor and the King of Strings, his legacy was honoured through an exceptional day-long musical offering at Jhankar Hall, Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi bringing together artists from the music fraternity in a unique expression of reverence, remembrance, and unity.
The gathering transformed into a vibrant confluence of India's diverse musical traditions, with renowned exponents of Indian music presenting heartfelt Hazri performances. Artists representing multiple generations took part in the tribute, creating an atmosphere of devotion and artistic camaraderie. Among those who offered musical salutations to Pandit ji were Ashique Kumar (Vocal), Ishaan Sharma (Tabla Solo), Ujjwal Udayakumar (Harmonium Solo), Anjanaye Joshi (Flute), Adhiraj Chaudhuri (Sitar), Pritam Ghoshal (Sarod), Samyak Parashari (Flute), Niloy Ehsan (Dhrupad), Vivek Prajapati (Vocal), Harman Rajwal (Vocal), Soumendra Goswami (Sitar), Saptak Sharma, Varun Rajasekharan and Manohar Balachandraine (Rhythm Trio – Tabla, Ghatam and Mridangam), Smit Tewari (Sarod), Adnan Khan (Sitar), Ustad Murad Ali, Subhan Ali, Rehan Ali & Shahnawaz Ali (Sarangi) and others and several accompanying artists including Chanchal Singh, Sukant Krishna, Anand Mishra, Amaan Khan, Ujith Udayakumar (Tabla) and others.
Spanning the entire day, the programme stood out as a remarkable occurrence in the contemporary cultural landscape of Delhi-NCR, where such extended collective gatherings of musicians have become increasingly rare. The occasion drew the presence and blessings of numerous eminent personalities from the worlds of music, dance, media and academia. Distinguished guests included Ashok Rajput, Ranjana Narayan, Pt. Ravindra Misra, Charanjit Seth, Sadhna Shrivastav, Pandit Vijay Shankar Mishra, Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Pandit Chetan Joshi, Pt. Rajkumar Majumdar, Virendra Mishra, Ghulam Hasan, Shivani Singh, Lalit Sisodia, Balram Sisodia, Pradip Sarkar, Sushma Dutta Kalla, Usha Kher, Anoushka Majumdar, Poushali Dutta, Dheeraj Vaishnav, Pandit Ajay P. Jha, Ustad Asghar Hussain, Pt. Ravi Shankar Upadhyay, Rishi Shankar Upadhyay, Ustad Saeed Khan, Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri, Swati Tiwari, Saif Naim Ali and many other respected members of the artistic community.
Members of the Sopori family, including Dr. Aparna Sopori, Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, Ragini Rainu, Sohrab Sopori, Soumil Sopori and Soham Sopori, were also present, alongside disciples of the Sopori Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir having learnt from Pandit Shamboo Nath Sopori ji, Pandit Bhajan Sopori ji and Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori. Their participation reflected the enduring continuity of a musical lineage that has enriched Indian culture for generations. Throughout the event, artists paid floral and musical homage while sharing memories of Pandit Bhajan Sopori’s immense contribution to the world of music and beyond. The atmosphere was one of deep affection, gratitude and collective remembrance, with many describing the gathering as a historic moment for the music community.
Many artists observed that such a comprehensive assembly of musicians has not been witnessed in decades, calling it one of the most significant musical congregations witnessed in the region in over half a century. Echoing similar sentiments, artists recalled Pandit Bhajan Sopori’s role in elevating the Santoor to global prominence, nurturing generations of musicians, and championing classical, folk and light music across India. Reflecting on the occasion, Santoor maestro Pandit Abhay Sopori expressed gratitude to every artist and attendee for their overwhelming participation, affection and music offered by the fraternity, which had transformed the day into a truly memorable tribute to the great legend Pandit Bhajan Sopori ji’s vision and legacy.
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