A Sitar Is Born | Rishab Sharma | Musician | India Today Conclave 2025

Rishab Sharma, a 26-year-old sitar player and disciple of Ravi Shankar, is revolutionising the instrument's appeal. He blends classical traditions with modern music, performs at global events like the White House Diwali celebration, and uses sitar for mental health awareness. Sharma's innovative approach includes unique fashion choices and mehndi designs, attracting a new generation to the sitar. #IndiaTodayConclave25 #rishabsharma #sitar #classicalmeetsmodern #indianmusic #mentalhealthawareness #whitehouseperformance #musicalinnovation #ravishankardisciple #indiatoday #musicforwellbeing #youngmusician #sitarrevolution #fusionmusic #mehndiart #musicalfashion Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday   ----Chapters----- 00:00 Sitar Maestro on White House Performance: 'I Had to Put My Foot Down' 05:02 Sitar Prodigy Blends Classical Roots with Modern Flair, Eyes Fashion Line for Musicians 10:00 Sitar Maestro Blends Tradition with Modern Style: Mehndi, Music, and Fashion 16:38 Classical Roots Meet Modern Fusion: Sitar Virtuoso on Blending Musical Worlds ----Chapters -----