Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Chowrangee - Hyderabad’s vibrant cultural platform that celebrates India’s artistic heritage and diversity, hosted a soul-stirring evening of music titled ‘Gayaki, Gat, Ghazal’ at the historic Taramati Baradari, enthralling music lovers. This special edition of Chowrangee brought together an ensemble of world-class musicians, each a maestro in their own right, sharing the stage to create a truly unique and harmonious musical dialogue. Music connoisseurs in the city witnessed a rare confluence of musical legends, Purbayan Chatterjee on sitar, Gayatri Asokan on vocals, along with Ishaan Ghosh, Shikhar Naad Qureshi, Abshaar Ahmad, and Steve Thomas Kottoor, performing in unison.

A highlight of the evening was the spellbinding jugalbandi between sitar and vocals, which mesmerized the audience and transported them into a trance-like state. Each rendition resonated with the audience, creating moments of reflection and applause. According to Dr Santanu Paul, President, Chowrangee; the night evolved into a free-flowing, magical conversation where classical, contemporary, and global influences blended effortlessly.

About the Artists

Purbayan Chatterjee is one of India’s leading sitarists, carrying forward the illustrious Senia Maihar legacy. Gayatri Asokan is a versatile vocalist across playback, classical, and ghazal traditions. Ishaan Ghosh is a rising star of the Farrukhabad gharana. His playing is marked by clarity, speed, and imaginative rhythmic dialogue. Shikhar Naad Qureshi a young percussionist blending traditional rhythmic structures with modern textures. Abshaar Ahmad, a guitarist with a distinct contemporary style as a bridge between classical sensibilities and modern expression. Steve Thomas Kottoor a collaborative keyboardist, crafts harmonic layers and ambient soundscapes that enrich and support the ensemble’s modern sonic palette.