Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma meets Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ahead of India tour finale
Updated On: 18 April, 2026 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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 Chief Minister presented Sharma with a Shri Ram idol. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement
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.
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