Music Today tribute to poet Bharatendu Harishchandra

25 May, 2007 - 10:16 PM IST     |     By RnMTeam

MUMBAI: Music Today paid musical tribute to legendary poet Bharatendu Harishchandra on 20 May with a concert by Shubha Mudgal along with Dr.Aneesh Pradhan and their troupe.

The guest of honor for the evening was santoor legend Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and event was also graced by Penaz Masani, Prahlad Kakkar, Ashwini Kakkar, Bachi Karkaria, Kitu Kidwani, Mrs.Om Puri among others.

The evening featured an exclusive selection of `verses by the legend`, which has been composed by Dr. Aneesh Pradhan .

Music Today Business Director Gurmeet Singh who could not make it to the event believes that "Music Today stands for excellence in Indian music and culture. It is with pride that we present one of the leading contemporary vocalists of India as she presents in her unique and power packed voice the literary genius from the treasure house of the legend Bharatendu Hrishchandra."

The classical tribute was presented by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in association with ITC Grand Central Hotel & Towers in Mumbai.