Enchanting rhythms at KLF: Padmabhushan Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee mesmerized the Kerala Literature Festival with his Sitar recital

The Kerala Literature Festival was graced by the mesmerizing performance of Padmabhushan Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee, a living legend of the Sitar from the renowned Imdadkhani gharana. Hailing from Kolkata, Panditji showcased the sublime beauty of North Indian classical music, upholding the rich traditions passed down by his illustrious father, the late Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee. Budhaditya Ji’s musical journey, initiated at the age of five, has flourished into a lyrical and profound aesthetic, captivating audiences worldwide for decades. The Sitar Maestro, honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2019 and the Rashtriya Kalidas Samman in 2022, performed alongside tabla virtuoso Soumen Nandy. The echoes of Hindustani music’s heights resonate in the hearts of those who witnessed this extraordinary evening at KLF.