Vidushi Khurana honoured at SMIPAC Utsav 2026
Padma Bhushan Vidushi Shanno Khurana was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SMIPAC Trust which organised the 14th Annual Concert Utsav 2026 at the Triveni Kala Sangam in the national Capital.
On the occasion, Guest of Honour, Executive Editor of The Pioneer Deepak Kumar Jha was also felicitated for promoting Art and Culture articles, news reports through his newspaper which has maintained its legacy since the year 1865. William Huston, Founder and General Partner of Bay Street Hospitality was also honoured for his social and hospitality services.
The concert was presented in collaboration with Art Patiala’s Sangeet Research Academy and People’s Foundation where classical luminaries like Harish Chandra Pati (Saraswati Vandana on Pakhawaj), Abir Hossain (Sarod), Mithilesh Jha (Tabla) and others enthralled the music lovers in the evening.
The event was curated by KPS Kohli and supported by Mahima Mishra, Secretary of SMIPAC Trust and her husband renowned Tabla player Shailendra Mishra who also exhibited his charm through the beats of Tabla. People’s Foundation President V N Jha was also present on the occasion.
Addressing the audience, Vidhusi Khurana reminisced her journey as a musical exponent and advised the new generation to practice more on traditional instruments and same time learn the new technologies like electric Tanpura etc being used nowadays.
