Jio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex was transformed into a haven of soulful melodies as the third edition of Haazri unfolded. The event, dedicated to the enduring legacy of the late Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, saw a captivating performance by A.R. Rahman, who paid homage to his Guru with a selection of Sufi classics, including Khwaja mere Khwaja, Kun faya kun, Maula and Izzu man sha, among others.
Adding to the magic, veteran vocalist Hariharan’s mellifluous voice resonated through the venue, while Ustad-ji’s sons, Murtuza Mustafa Khan, Qadir Mustafa Khan, Rabbani Mustafa Khan and Hasan Mustafa Khan, along with his grandsons Faiz Mustafa Khan and Zain Mustafa Khan, enchanted the audience with their renditions of Aao balma, Piya Haji Ali, and Noor-un-ala, among other songs, keeping the maestro’s legacy alive.
The event also witnessed the legendary actress Hema Malini being honored with the 3rdPadma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award. Presented by Ashish Shelar, Hon. Cabinet Minister of IT and Cultural Affairs, in the presence of Rahman, Hariharan, Murtuza Mustafa Khan, Qadir Mustafa Khan, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Hasan Mustafa Khan and daughter-in-law Namrata Gupta Khan, the award recognized her unmatched contributions to Indian art and culture.
The event was also graced by Anjali Tendulkar, Sara Tendulkar, Hansal Mehta, actors Sharad Kelkar, Kirti Kelkar, Aahana Kumra, Tahaa Shah, and Danish Pandor, as well as singers Akriti Kakar and Benny Dayal, among a bevy of other celebrities.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a towering figure in Indian classical music and a torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, was a guiding light for many of India’s greatest singers, including Asha Bhosle, Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan and Shilpa Rao among others.
Against the backdrop of starry skies and heartfelt melodies, Haazri 2025, organized by NR Talent and Event Management, was a memorable tryst with music and legends.
(Used with permission)
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