AR Rahman To Pay Tribute To Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan At January Concert In Mumbai
Rahman will share the stage with singers Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan at the Mumbai concert
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Music composer A.R. Rahman is set to join singers Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan for a special concert in January, paying tribute to late classical music maestro Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
The tribute will take place at the fourth edition of Haazri, an annual concert organised by Khan’s family and disciples on his death anniversary, January 17. The event honours the life and legacy of the legendary vocalist, who was a leading torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana.
Rahman said he is curating a dedicated musical set for the evening as a mark of respect to his guru. “This will be my second consecutive homage to my guru and I’m very excited about it. This time, I’m preparing a very special set in his honour and remembrance. I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan,” he said in a statement.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was a towering figure in Indian classical music and mentored several prominent singers across genres. His students included A.R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan, Asha Bhosle and Shilpa Rao, among many others.
Hariharan, who has been a regular presence at Haazri over the years, said the tribute holds deep emotional value for him. “We remember Khan sahab almost every day. This edition is especially meaningful as A.R. Rahman is curating a special set. I’m truly looking forward to what promises to be a heartfelt homage,” he said.
Sonu Nigam described the concert as a deeply personal experience shaped by shared memories of their guru. “Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan sahab lives within us forever. I feel his presence around me always. He left behind a family for me in the form of his children and students. Performing together at Haazri will be extremely emotional,” he said.
Shaan also spoke of the personal bond he shared with his mentor. “Celebrating and paying tribute to your guru is never enough. He was more than a teacher to me—he was a father figure. Sharing the stage with such stalwarts of music is a great privilege, and I’m eagerly waiting for that moment,” he said.
Presented by NR Talent and Event Management, the concert is scheduled to be held in Mumbai.