Punekars soak in soulful classical melodies

The inaugural day of SwaraZankar featured an enchanting sitar performance by Shakir Khan and soul-stirring tunes from Manjusha Patil, Anand Bhate, and Shounak Abhisheki, setting the stage for the subsequent days. On the second day, the audience was treated to intricate melodies by Sanjeev Abhyankar and a mesmerizing sitar performance by Purbayan Chatterjee. However, the highlight was the duet between Mame Khan and Purbayan Chatterjee, seamlessly blending Indian classical and folk music, leaving the audience spellbound. The third day was filled with enchanting ghazals and light music by Suresh Wadkar, complemented by the soulful resonance of Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s mohan veena and the enthralling vocals of Saniya Patankar.

The festival’s grand finale featured a violin duet by Tejas and Rajas Upadhye and a captivating flute performance by Rakesh Chaurasia. Closing with classical and natyasangeet renditions by Rahul Deshpande, the event reached its pinnacle with a mesmerizing collaboration between Rahul and Rakesh on the flute