Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex was transformed into a haven of soulful melodies as the third edition of Haazri unfolded to a spellbound crowd. The event, dedicated to the enduring legacy of the late Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan saw a captivating performance by the iconic, Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman, who paid homage to his Guru with a selection of Sufi classics, including ‘Khwaja Mere Khwaja,’ ‘Kun Faya Kun,’ ‘Maula’ and ‘Izzu Mantasha’ among others.
Adding to the magic, veteran vocalist Hariharan’s mellifluous voice resonated through the venue, while Ustad ji's sons, Murtuza Mustafa Khan, Qadir Mustafa Khan, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, and Hasan Mustafa Khan, along with his grandsons Faiz Mustafa Khan and Zain Mustafa Khan, enchanted the audience with their renditions of ‘Aao Balma’, ‘Piya Haji Ali’, ‘Noor-Un-Ala’, among other songs, keeping the maestro’s legacy alive.
The event also witnessed the legendary actress Hema Malini being honoured with the 3rd Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award. Presented by Ashish Shelar, Hon. Cabinet Minister of IT and Cultural Affairs, in presence of A.R. Rahman, Hariharan, Ustad ji’s sons Murtuza Mustafa Khan, Qadir Mustafa Khan, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Hasan Mustafa Khan, and daughter-in-law Namrata Gupta Khan, the award recognised her unparalleled contributions to Indian art and culture.
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Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a towering figure in Indian classical music and a torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, was a guiding light for many of India’s greatest singers, including Asha Bhosle, A.R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan, and Shilpa Rao, among others.
Against the backdrop of starry skies and heartfelt melodies, Haazri 2025, organised by NR Talent and Event Management, was nothing short of unforgettable.
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