Haazri: A.R. Rahman Pays Tribute to Guru with Sufi Classics
Deccan ChronicleJio 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. 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. 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. 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.
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