Top notch violinist Praveen Sheolikar and illustrious classical vocalists Pandit Rajan Misra and Pandit Sajan Misra regaled the music patrons of Delhi NCR with their vibrant and glorious repertoire in a lively performance in the Sur Sandhya, an evening of Hindustani Classical Music programme, organised by Indian Oil’s Pipelines Division here recently.
RS Butola, chairman, inaugurated the Sur Sandhya by lighting the ceremonial lamp along with RN Choubey, IAS, director general, directorate general of Hydrocarbons, VS Okhde, director (pipelines), KK Jha, member (technical), PNGRB and Dr Arbind Prasad, director general, FICCI.
The packed audience included AMK Sinha, director (planning and business development), Rajkumar Ghosh, director (refineries) and former members of Indian Oil board, distinguished guests from PSUs, various ministry officials and connoisseurs of classical music.
On the occasion, Okhde highlighted on the glorious legacy of Indian classical instrumental and vocal music. He remarked, “Cultural heritage is our most precious treasure — a fact that Indian Oil is well aware of. We are involved in our endeavour to redefine and rejuvenate our glorious cultural heritage in dance, music, and many more. This Sur Sandhya is a part of Indian Oil’s efforts to preserve and promote the culture of our great nation.”
One of the most talented violinists of India, Pandit Praveen Sheolikar, presented classical Indian ragas like Mian ki Mallhar, Jhinjoti, and Bhajan Thumak Chalat Ramachandra. The charm and melody of the violin in the hands of Pandit Praveen Sheolikar was such that the members of the audience applauded to each pulsation of the violin in the hands of Pandit Sheolikar.
Exponents of Banaras Gharana of Hindustani classical music, Padma Bhushan Pandit Rajan Misra and Padma Bhushan Pandit Sajan Misra presented classical vocal music. Starting their performance with the raga Gaur Mallhar, the maestros also presented Bhajans to lord Rama, lord Shiva, and lord Krishna. Adding vivid colours to the evening, the celebrated duo concluded with the versatile raga Bhairavi.
listening to the great maestros of violin and Indian classical vocal music was an emotionally enriching experience for the audience. This glorious event was a signature demonstration of Pipelines Division’s patronage to the rich cultural heritage of India.