Chandrakala Dance Academy Presents a Rare Musical Tribute to Legends Ustad Bismillah Khan and Ustad Vilayat Khan
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Chandrakala Dance Academy presents a special evening dedicated to two towering legends of Indian classical music, Ustad Bismillah Khan and Ustad Vilayat Khan marking 50 years of their historic jugalbandi in sitar and shehnai.
Event Details:
- Event: 50 Years of Jugalbandi
- Legends Honoured: Ustad Bismillah Khan & Ustad Vilayat Khan
- Organizer: Chandrakala Dance Academy
- Date: 12 January 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Venue: ICCR, 9A Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata – 700071
The tribute concert will be held on 12 January 2026 at 5:00 PM at ICCR, 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata.
This thoughtfully curated evening brings together eminent musicians, vocalists, and dancers who will pay homage to the timeless legacy of these maestros through classical music and expressive performances. The programme celebrates the purity, discipline, and emotional depth that defined their art and continues to inspire generations.
The tribute features distinguished artists including Ustad Sabir Khan, Pandit Partha Bose, Shri Lokesh Anand, Asif Khan, Kumud Ranjan Santra, Chandrachur Bhattacharjee, Kousik Chakraborty, Umesh Mishra, Yui Murakami (Japan), Sibasish Roy, Rosy Dutta, Swapnonil Sarkar, Soumi Patra, Sneha Sarkar, Aratrika Mondal, Sanjukta Ghosh Sarkar, Gangi Samaddar, and others.
The evening will also showcase a special presentation by Samraggi Ghosh, adding a graceful visual dimension to the musical homage.
It is envisioned as an evening of remembrance and reverence, where sound, rhythm, and movement come together to honour the genius of two masters whose music transcended time and tradition.
