Last year, for the 34th Memorial Concert at Prithvi Theatre, as a tribute to both Shashi & Jennifer Kapoor, Zakir Hussain devised a show, ‘Shukr-Guzaar’ using visuals and music from their much-adored film. From Satyajit Ray’s composition of the title music in Shakespearewallah to theme songs from their Merchant-Ivory collaborations to Kalyanji Anandji’s infamous tracks from Jab Jab Phool Khile to cinematic scores from their very own Film-valas productions… ‘Shukr-Guzaar’ was especially magical!

"Since ‘Shukr-Guzaar’ got such an overwhelming response last year, we thought why not open it to our audiences this 28th of February, to enable them to experience a Concert that entwines music and visuals from the films my parents were a part of and passionate about. Then on the 1st of March, we will have Ehteraam featuring Zakir Hussain (Tabla), Ganesh Rajagopalan (Violin), Kumaresh Rajagopalan (Violin) and Ranjit Barot (Drums)" shares Kunal Kapoor, Trustee, Prithvi Theatre.

Prithvi Theatre's intimate and acoustically wonderful space is ideal for Classical music, both vocal and instrumental. As part of the 2nd Prithvi Festival 1985, Zakir Hussain and Pandit Shivkumar Sharma performed to an overpacked audience the 28th of February, Hearing the Santoor and Tabla played by such maestros, up close, in their acoustic purity, completely un-amplified was a rare and spellbinding experience. This is perhaps the only place left in the world where one can truly witness the traditional 'baithak' performance.

Ever since then Zakir Hussain has kept his 'date' with Prithvi Theatre by personally designing magical evenings of musical encounters annually on the 28th of February. Over the past 34 years, these evenings have included an amazing collection of legendary talent, and young aspiring musicians, both national and international, from genres ranging from classical, fusion, jazz to folk music.

Now in its 35th Year, this year around, the Memorial Concert will consist of performances on two evenings.

Zakir Hussain presents ‘Shukr-Guzaar’
Featuring: Zubin Balaporia (Keyboards & Arrangement), Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute), Ravi Chary (Sitar), Sabir Khan (Sarangi), Sanjay Divecha (Guitar), Aditya Kalyanpur (Tabla), Sheldon D'Silva (Bass),Faizan Hussain (Percussion), Ishteyak Khan (Dholak), Kushmita Biswakarma (Violin), Tomasz Pajak (Violin), Dielle Braganza (Viola), Magdalena Sas (Cello) and Special Guest Louiz Banks (Piano)

Event Details:
Date - Thursday, 28th February 2019  
Time - 8 pm
Venue - Prithvi Theatre
Tickets - Available from 21st February at Prithvi Theatre (1 to 9 PM), www.prithvitheatre.org & Book My Show.

Zakir Hussain presents Ehteraam
Featuring: Zakir Hussain (Tabla), Ganesh Rajagopalan (Violin), Kumaresh Rajagopalan (Violin) and Ranjit Barot (Drums).
Event Details:
(Invitee Show / Ticketed)
Date - Friday, 1st March 2019  
Time -  9  pm
Venue - Prithvi Theatre
Tickets - Available from 25th February at Prithvi Theatre (1 to 9 PM)