Padmashri Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Padmashree Penaz Masani, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vibhavari Apte Joshi, Amol Palekar, Ashit Desai Indian music centres on well-structured melodic and rhythmic compositions known as bandish. It represents a central idea or base upon which the edifice of a performance is sculpted and realised. The three-day festival will showcase some of the most treasured works of the great composers, presented by eminent artistes. To mark the birth centenary of the legendary music director Jaidev, his protgs, followers and admirers, including well-known playback singers, come together to present a bouquet ofunforgettable songs composed by him in aninimitablestyle. Singers: Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Penaz Masani, Mahalakshmi Iyer & Vibhavari Apte Joshi Special Guest: Amol Palekar Music Conductor: Ashit Desai Anchor: Atul Tiwari An NCPA Presentation Supported by HSBC Co-sponsor: State Bank of India