Why This Sitarist Refuses to Play It Safe?

Why This Sitarist Refuses to Play It Safe? Hidayat Khan: The Rockstar of Classical Music – In this exclusive interview on Shweta’s Talkies, we sit down with the musical prodigy Hidayat Khan, a globally acclaimed sitarist, vocalist, and son of the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan. Dubbed a “Young Master” by Rolling Stone Magazine, Hidayat Khan (Sitarist) has performed alongside Alicia Keys, Zakir Hussain, Will.I.AM, and Jay-Z, blending Indian classical music with global fusion like no other. In this candid and light-hearted episode, we explore: 🎼 The rise of Indian classical music in the modern world 🎸 His path as a sitar maestro & classical vocalist 🎵 His tribute to India with the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) – releasing Jan 26, 2025 🧠 Insights on music, mindfulness, and creative discipline 🎧 Don’t miss the soulful journey of Hidayat Khan (Sitarist) as he carries forward a 175-year-old musical legacy, rooted in the gharana of Ustad Vilayat Khan, while residing in the USA and keeping the voice of "Pran Piya alive. TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Musical Legacy 02:00 – Journey in Classical Music 10:00 – Fusion, Emotion & the Sitar 18:00 – Influence of His Father 30:00 – Setbacks & Comeback Hidayat continues to captivate audiences worldwide while carrying forward his family's rich musical legacy. He currently resides in the *USA, keeping the magic of his father's compositions alive, including those under the pen name *"Pran Piya. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Shweta’s Talkies for more amazing content! You can also follow us across our other platforms for exclusive content and regular updates. 🌐 Instagram:   / shwetas_talkies   🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34iungb... 💼 LinkedIn:   / shwetasatpathy   📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/shwetas_talkies?s=21 🎬 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user229859187 👻 Snapchat:   / shwetastalkies   📌 Pinterest:   / shwetastalkies   #shwetastalkies #podcast #shwetasexplore #popularmusic #music #musicgenre