The Burning Ghat - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma (Official Music Video) | Sitar for Mental Health

‘The Burning Ghat’ is Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s heartfelt tribute to the eternal flame of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi - a sacred site where the cycle of life ends and the soul finds Moksh (liberation). This evocative soundscape blends traditional Indian instruments with electronic synths, symbolizing the bridge between the ancient and the new. Inspired by his journey to Burning Man in the US — where a ceremonial fire marks the end of the festival, releasing emotions and grief — this composition channels the transformative power of fire, both spiritual and symbolic. Audio: Composed by - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Written by - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Produced by - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Mixing Engineers - Hanish Taneja & Rishab Sharma Mastering Engineer - Hanish Taneja Performers: Prashant Trivedi - Tabla Shaan Chhadva - Piano Rakesh Bhardwaj - Percs Utkarsh - Additional Production Mir Desai - Additional Production and Audio Editing Background vocals - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma A very special Thanks to: Mr. Anil Ambani Our Hospitality Partner - BRIJ Hotels, Brijrama Palace, Kashi. Udit Kumar (Brij Hotels) Gautam Khanna (Brij Hotels) Shri Vishwa Bhushan Mishra ACP Nitin Taneja SI Prakash Singh Ganga Seva Nidhi Video: Concept by - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Co-Directed by - Rishab Rikhiram Sharma & Tushar Kalia Cinematographer - Vishal Anand Editor - Pralay Valanju DI Colorist - Rahul Verma DI Producer - Faiz Syed DI Production Head - Nirmal Gala DI Business Head, India - Niraj Sanghai Line Producer - Gyan Prakash Pandey Dancers - Shivanshu Soni, Ananya Bera Stylist for Rishab - Ami Patel Stylist for Rishab - Anoushka Damani Stylists for Dancers - Shivangi Singh Rajput, Taruna Seth. Hair for Rishab - Affinity Hair Salon, Shadab Makeup for Rishab - Priyanshu Singh Hair & Makeup for Dancers - Madhurima Singh Production House - OTS Productions LLP Executive Producer - Sagar Keswani Associate Producer - Siddharth Koul Assistant Producer - Hemant Israni Production Design/Art Director - Anusha Prabhu Art Assistant - Pranjal Acharya Sitars custom made by Maestro Sanjay Rikhiram Sharma Outfits: Torani Rimple & Harpreet Shantnu Nikhil 431-88 Manish Malhotra Jigar Mali Vanmalinay Couture Jewellery: Shri Paramani Sheetal Zaveri Raniwala 1881 Rishab’s Management Team: Jovan Martins Prerna Shah Faizan Khan About Rishab Rikhiram Sharma: A New York-based sitarist, composer, and mental health advocate, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is dedicated to blending Indian classical music with modern twists. Born into the renowned Rikhi Ram family, Rishab's journey began at age 10 under his father, Sanjay Sharma, and the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar, who took him on as his last disciple. Rishab continues to champion mental health awareness through his music, performing at prestigious stages worldwide, including the White House, and inspiring global audiences. Follow Rishab on: Instagram: @rishabsmusic Facebook: @rishabsmusic SoundCloud: @rishabsmusic Website: rishabsharma.com Bookings & Inquiries: [email protected] All rights reserved by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma 2025. #SitarForMentalHealth #TheBurningGhat #RishabRikhiramSharma