Delhi University’s Sri Ram College of Commerce has declared a holiday on Monday to celebrate it’s piano “genius” Mrityunjay Sharma’s success of creating a Guinness World Record by playing non-stop for 130 hours.
The closing ceremony of the event 7Notes7Days was organised in the SRCC College Auditorium where Sharma was felicitated by college Principal Ashok Sehgal with a cash prize of Rs1 lakh and he also declared 19th October as a holiday in the college to celebrate his success.
Sharma’s was also awarded a trophy by his Guru Sudhanshu Bahuguna on behalf of his music school, Swarnim Sangeet Mahvidyalaya.
Sharma broke the world record of a Polish Pianist of 103 hours and was dedicated to set a new record by playing till 155 hours. However, after deteriorating health Sharma was insisted by his supporter — SRCC students, faculty and family to give up at 130 hours on Saturday11:30 am.
SRCC 1964 Alumni Association who supported Sharma financially also announced an annual scholarship of Rs12000 called as ‘Mritunjay Award’ for students who excel in an extra-curricular activity related to music and performing or other creative arts.