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Deepika Padukone steps out with Ranveer Singh’s family amid Dhurandhar 2 success for Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert. Watch | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone steps out with Ranveer Singh’s family amid Dhurandhar 2 success for Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert. Watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 21, 2026 09:29 AM IST While Ranveer Singh is enjoying the massive success of his film Dhurandhar 2, his wife and Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was also recently spotted celebrating with his family. The actor was seen attending sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s live performance in Mumbai with Ranveer Singh’s mother Anju Bhavnani and his sister Ritika Bhavnani. Videos of Deepika with Ranveer’s family have flooded social media. For the concert, the Om Shanti Om actor dressed in her ethnic best, wearing a maroon embroidered kurta set with a matching dupatta. She kept her look minimal, with her hair styled in a bun. She completed the look with elegant jewellery and juttis. At the concert, she was seen enjoying Rishab’s performance and was also conversing with Ranveer’s sister. Indian entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath was seen sitting near Deepika at the concert. The actor was surrounded by fans as she stepped out after attending the concert. Not just Deepika, Rishab’s Mumbai concert saw many Bollywood actors in attendance. Mrunal Thakur was seen vibing …

Amid Anoushka Shankar’s claims saying Rishab was not Pandit Ravi Shankar’s student, old video proving otherwise resurfaces. Watch | Bollywood News

Amid Anoushka Shankar’s claims saying Rishab was not Pandit Ravi Shankar’s student, old video proving otherwise resurfaces. Watch | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiMar 11, 2026 07:08 PM IST With henna on his hands as he plays the sitar, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has brought Indian classical music to the masses. However, the sitarist found himself in a controversy when musician Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Pandit Ravi Shankar, denied that Rishab was ever a student of her father. She said that while Rishab is talented, her father was never his guru. However, Rishab denied her claims, and now an old video has surfaced that shows Pandit Ravi Shankar calling Rishab his student. When Pandit Ravi Shankar introduced Rishab as his student In the clip, Rishab and his family — the Rikhiram family of sitar makers in Delhi — were seen with Pandit Ravi Shankar at Delhi’s Kamani Auditorium in 2012. Introducing Rishabh to the audience, the maestro can be seen saying, “I have just had this new, wonderful young boy become my student and I have just given him a few lessons. He’s going to play for you. I hope he goes much further and that I …

‘Pandit Ravi Shankar said whatever life I have left, I would love to teach him’: Rishab Rikhiram Sharma recalls initiation ceremony | Entertainment News

‘Pandit Ravi Shankar said whatever life I have left, I would love to teach him’: Rishab Rikhiram Sharma recalls initiation ceremony | Entertainment News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 3, 2026 12:38 PM IST Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has claimed that he was the final disciple of the late sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar; a claim strongly disputed by Shankar’s daughter, sitarist Anoushka Shankar. And now in a recent conversation with Grazia, Rishab revisited these assertions, recounting his first encounter with the maestro and how the legendary musician decided to mentor him. ‘Rishab is very talented but needs grooming’: Pandit Ravi Shankar He described how, as a child, he performed at a memorial concert in Delhi featuring “giants of the Delhi classic circuit,” a performance that was eventually uploaded online. The recording eventually reached Pandit Ravi Shankar through Sukanya Shankar in Encinitas, prompting a summons. “I assumed it was a polite listening session, so I packed my sitar, brought flowers and sweets,” Rishab said. “But instead, I walked into a Gandabandh puja, an initiation ceremony. There was a long chat about whether I had other gurus,” he recalled. “And at the end he said, ‘He is very talented but needs grooming. …

Ravi Shankar Centre trashes Rishab Sharma’s claims, says he was not the sitar maestro’s disciple

Ravi Shankar Centre trashes Rishab Sharma’s claims, says he was not the sitar maestro’s disciple

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After Anoushka Shankar clarified earlier this month that her father, Pandit Ravi Shankar, was never Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s guru, the Ravi Shankar Centre has also issued a clarification. Trashing Rishab’s claim to be the sitar maestro’s disciple, let alone the youngest and last one, the Centre provided a timeline and debunked pictures previously shared by the sitarist. They released a statement to ‘correct inaccurate timelines, wrong perceptions around the nature and amount of instruction given by Guruji, and confusion around the term disciple.’ Anoushka Sharma had also previously clarified that Rishab Rikhiram Sharma was not her father, Pandit Ravi Shankar’s disciple. Timeline of when Pandit Ravi Shankar met Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Providing context on the timeline of when Ravi Shankar met Rishab and his health, the Centre wrote, “On 3 January 2012, at the persuasion of Rishab’s father, and due to affection for the young child, an informal string-tying took place at the Centre between Guruji and Rishab. Such ceremony was neither conducted as a formal Ganda-Bandhan Ceremony nor was it conducted according to traditional …

Anoushka Shankar on Rishabh Rikhiram being called Ravi Shankar’s ‘last disciple’: ‘My father was never his guru’ | Bollywood News

Anoushka Shankar on Rishabh Rikhiram being called Ravi Shankar’s ‘last disciple’: ‘My father was never his guru’ | Bollywood News

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Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has frequently been called as the last and youngest disciple of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar – a claim he has also referenced in past interviews while speaking about his musical journey. However, Anoushka Shankar has now clarified that he was never formally a disciple of her father. In a recent conversation with Humans Of Bombay, Anushka spoke about sitar and its growing reach across audiences. “I think it’s really wonderful to see the sitar brought into its horizon the way it has, whether that’s within India or abroad. Having lots of people taking it forward is a wonderful thing. I think anyone who can challenge the notion of sitar just belonging to a certain way or certain space — all of that is wonderful.” Anoushka says Rishab is not his father’s disciple Anoushka praised Rishab’s talent but addressed what she described as a misunderstanding surrounding his musical lineage. “Rishab is really talented and he is clearly speaking to people in a really wonderful way. I think there is some misunderstanding …

ICC T20 World Cup: Nora Fatehi, Badshah, Sivamani, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to perform at opening ceremony

ICC T20 World Cup: Nora Fatehi, Badshah, Sivamani, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to perform at opening ceremony

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If you’re in Mumbai on February 7 to catch the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, get ready not just for a cricket spectacle, but also for a special musical treat. Nora Fatehi, Badshah, and Sivamani will be part of the ICC T20 World Cup event, which will take place on Saturday. On Friday, ICC announced that popular rapper Badshah, actor Nora Fatehi, neo-classical music virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and legendary percussionist Sivamani will headline the official opening ceremony of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Excited about his performance, Badshah, in a press note, said, “I’m incredibly excited to be part of this global celebration of sport, entertainment and culture. Music just like cricket brings people together, and I can’t wait to bring my energy to this incredible stage.” Rishab Rikhiram Sharma added, “I’ve always believed the sitar belongs in bold, unexpected spaces. Places that don’t just change how people perceive it, but how they respect it. Opening for the ICC T20 World Cup wasn’t something I imagined, but …

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Announces 10-City India Tour As Part Of Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026 | Bollywood News

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Announces 10-City India Tour As Part Of Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026 | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 10:31 IST Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma announces a 10-city India tour for Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026, performing across major cities between March and April. Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has announced a 10-city India tour as part of his Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026, with shows scheduled across major cities between March and April. Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is set to return to Indian stages with a massive 10-city tour as part of his ongoing Asia Tour 2026. Titled Sitar For Mental Health India Tour 2026, the upcoming run will see the neo-classical musician perform across major cities between March and April next year, reaffirming his commitment to blending music, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. Presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire, the tour will travel through Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, and New Delhi, marking one of Sharma’s most expansive India tours to date. A Homecoming After A Postponed 2025 Tour The announcement carries special significance following the postponement of Sharma’s 2025 …

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma To Dedicate His Jaipur Show To Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma To Dedicate His Jaipur Show To Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

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Last Updated:April 25, 2025, 13:06 IST Rishab will be performing in Jaipur on April 27, where he will be paying tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Rishab Sharma is currently on Sitar for Mental Health tour.(Photo Credits: Instagram) The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, has left everyone shaken to their core. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 22, claimed the lives of several tourists, leaving the nation in mourning. Voices from across the country have come forward to condemn the deadly attack and express their solidarity. Among them is the acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. In the wake of the deadly attack, the popular sitar maestro announced on Instagram on Friday, April 25, that his upcoming show will be held in remembrance of the victims of the Pahalgam attack. In the note, he wrote, “Sitar for Mental Health in Jaipur this Sunday will be held in the memory of the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam, Prayers. Om Shanti.” He is set to perform in Jaipur on Sunday, April 27. …

Is Sanya Malhotra dating viral sitarist Rishab Sharma? Reddit is calling them a ‘good looking pair’ already | Bollywood

Is Sanya Malhotra dating viral sitarist Rishab Sharma? Reddit is calling them a ‘good looking pair’ already | Bollywood

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Jan 08, 2025 05:21 PM IST Sanya Malhotra was spotted spending time with musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and Reddit thinks they are dating.  Sanya Malhotra recently impressed the audience with her sizzling dance moves in Sunidhi Chauhan‘s music video, Aankh. The actor has now once again grabbed attention with her photos with sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma surfacing on the internet. Fans speculate that the duo is dating. Sanya Malhotra and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma spark dating rumours.(Instagram) (Also Read: Sanya Malhotra ditches the meat; confesses she is falling in love with the new veggie life) What’s cooking, good looking? A Reddit user shared a few pictures of Sanya Malhotra and Rishab Rikhiram Sharma spending time together. In one of the photos, Sanya and Rishab were spotted together as the sitarist clicked a photo with a fan. Fans also spotted the duo attending the same event and posing with the same person in different photos. The photos have fans wondering if they are dating. A Reddit user wrote, “I just want Sanya to be happy.” Another …