Abhay Rustom Sopori & Akram Khan | Santoor–Tabla | Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh 2023

A luminous Santoor–Tabla performance by Pandit Abhay Rustom Sopori, accompanied by Akram Khan on tabla, graces the sacred stage of Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Varanasi, during Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh 2023. A torchbearer of the Sopori–Santoor tradition, Abhay ji’s playing is marked by clarity, melodic elegance, and a deep spiritual sensibility. Each phrase resonates with discipline and emotion, while Akram Khan’s sensitive tabla accompaniment provides a refined rhythmic framework—supportive, responsive, and deeply musical. Together, they create a dialogue of resonance and repose—where melody floats and rhythm breathes—perfectly aligned with the devotional atmosphere of the Mandir. 🌸 Experience the sacred sound of Banaras — where melody becomes meditation. 🎵 Event: Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, Varanasi 🎶 Artists: Abhay Rustom Sopori – Santoor | Akram Khan – Tabla 📍 Location: Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Varanasi, India 📅 Year: 2023 (Live Festival Recording) 🎧 Genre: Indian Classical Instrumental – Santoor & Tabla 💬 Which passage touched you most — the melodic meend or the rhythmic interplay? Tell us below! 🙏 Subscribe & press the bell icon to support the Sankat Mochan archives. 📣 New Video Premieres Every Week! 🗓️ Tuesday & Saturday | 7 PM (IST) 🎧 Divine music from the timeless city of Banaras.