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Indian sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma met Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta ahead of the much-anticipated finale of his `Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026` in the national capital on April 19.
During the meeting, the two personalities engaged in a meaningful discussion on the resurgence of traditional Indian music formats and the growing demand for spiritually immersive live experiences. The dialogue aligned closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of promoting India’s cultural heritage on a global stage.
In a symbolic exchange, the Chief Minister presented Sharma with a Shri Ram idol, while Sharma extended an invitation to the Sitar for Mental Health initiative. Notably, Sharma had also met the Chief Minister of Jaipur Bhajan Lal Sharma during his performance in the Pink City.
Produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato, the 10-city Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026 blends classical ragas with sound healing, mantra chanting and meditative storytelling.
The tour has witnessed remarkable attendance across cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Kolkata.
Interestingly, the Delhi finale is expected to see over 20,000 people as it is shifted from IG Stadium to DDA Ground, Sector-10, Dwarka.
The tour has attracted an impressive lineup of prominent attendees including Tara Sutaria, Mrunal Thakur, Deepika Padukone, Anju Bhavnani, Ritika Bhavnani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Nikhil Kamath, Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, Sayani Gupta, Zara Khan, Bhavana Pandey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jay Shah, Sanjana Ganesan, Sobhita Dhulipala and Sneha Reddy, among others.
The tour has been marked by several standout moments. From the unveiling of the electric sitar, Sitara, to the iconic illumination of the Mumbai Sea Link to the presentation of a handcrafted 11,000 diamonds encrusted portrait by Vipool Jepiwala, alongside a tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosale.
Known for his distinct sense of style, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has also seamlessly fused couture with music, curating striking on-stage looks in collaboration with leading design houses such as JADE, Anita Dongre, Tarun Tahiliani, Madhurya Creations, Shantanu & Nikhil, Jigar Mali, Dolly J, Mayyur Girotra, Rimple & Harpreet, Shantanu Goenka and Misho Studio, and the finale of Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026 in Delhi will be no different.
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