ABOUT: RISHAB SHARMA
Birth of a musician.
Sitarist, music producer, and mental health advocate, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, was made for the spotlight and his multi-faceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. Having been born into the world-renowned, Rikhi Ram family of luthiers from Delhi, Rishab was first introduced to the Sitar at the tender age of ten.
His own father, master luthier, Sanjay Sharma (Rikhi Ram), became his first Guru, and after a few years of unwavering dedication and commitment, Rishab was introduced, for the first time on stage, in 2011. It was on this occasion that his performance caught the attention of Sitar Maestro, Pt. Ravi Shankar, who took young Rishab on as his youngest and last disciple. Under his tutelage, Rishab was able to hone his natural talent with the utmost commitment and perseverance.
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Rishab Sharma is the first Sitarist to be invited to perform solo at the White House by United States President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and VP Kamala Harris for the Diwali event hosted by the President.
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Rishab stands as the only Sitarist of his generation to have performed solo, in front of a live audience of 60,000+ people at the NGR Stadium in Houston Texas, and 500+ million at-home live viewers.
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Rishab has taken the “Sitar For Mental Health” tour worldwide in the last year covering multiple shows in India, the USA, Canada, and South America.
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Rishab goes live weekly on Instagram and Clubhouse, entertaining audiences with reels that often reach millions of views.
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Rishab has performed at the Woodstock 50 Reunion (50 years of Woodstock Festival), paying tribute to the performance of the great Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Rishab, an alumnus of Delhi Public School R. K. Puram, embarked on a transformative journey to New York City at 17, where he pursued a dual degree in Music Production and Economics at City University New York, Queens College Campus. A master at blending modern music nuances with his classical foundation, Rishab has crafted a strong US network and garnered a substantial online following through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Clubhouse. Beyond music, he's a driving force for global mental health awareness, fostering a community of musicians dedicated to both artistic innovation and mental well-being.
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Apart from his musical achievements, Rishab is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He believes that music has the power to heal and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for mental health organizations.
In 2020 he founded ‘Sitar For Mental Health’, which aims to promote mental wellness through music therapy. Rishab offers costless music therapy to online audiences and collaborates with mental health experts to develop a comprehensive method for mental wellness.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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- “Classical Presentation” I.M.D.P. Centre, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 27th Jan, 2015.
- Saptak School of Music, Ahmedabad on 19th Oct 2014
- Sony TV Show-“Entertainment Ke liye kuch bhi karega” 2014.
- T.K. Murthy Music Festival, Mylaope, Chennai April 2014.
- Conference by Consulate General of Liberia in Dubai September 2014.
- All India Radio, National Channel, Live broadcast of programme titled "Nanheye Kalakaar", Concert of Indian Classical Music by children on 16th Nov, 2012 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi.
- Life OK TV Show "Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz" on 22nd October 2012 and Finale performance on 16th October 2012.
- First Prize in Indian Classical Music (SOLO) at Brother Bergins Inter State Music Competition at Mount St. Mary's School, New Delhi in November 2012.
- First Prize in Indian Classical Music (Orchestra) at Brother Bergins Inter
State Music Competition, Mount St. Mary's School, New Delhi in November 2012.
- Sanjay Rikhi Ram Vadya Parampara on 10th February 2012 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
- Raag Rang (Spandan Communication) on 14th November 2011 at India Habitat Center.
- Sanjay Rikhi Ram Vadya Parampara (NGO) on 10th February 2011 at India Islamic Center, New Delhi.
- First Prize in Indian Classical Music (Orchestra) at Brother Bergins Inter State Music Competition, Mount St. Mary's School, New Delhi in November 2011.
- First Prize in Indian Classical Music (Orchestra) at Brother Bergins Inter State Music Competition, Mount St. Mary's School, New Delhi in November 2010.
- First Prize at Inter School competition at Chinnmaya Mission, New Delhi in 2011.
- Performed for all School Competitions and School Functions since 2000.
- Youngest disciple of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar.
- Performed for the President of India (Smt.Prathiba Devi Singh Patil) on the occasion of 40 years of D.P.S society.
Performed in many gathering/baithak in presence of renowned musicians.