Chanakya
By Rishab Sharma
Chanakya (The Veer Rasa) meaning the sentiment/emotion for courage and valor channels the feeling of war and battle perfectly. We too are in amidst a fight against climate change, fighting for our future, more importantly fighting for our present. Chanakya's video also captures the connection of nature and musical expression. The intro gives a good behind the stage presentation on how a Sitarist prepares to play and essentially buckles up for the ride, leading on to the hard hitting drums and a provocative melody. But we are past the preparing stage, now it's action time!
About the Artist
Rishab Rishab Sharma is a Sitarist, music producer and composer born in Delhi to the renowned Rikhi Ram family of luthiers, Rishab first started playing the Sitar at the age of 10 and was immediately captivated by its magic. Rishab's father, master luthier Sanjay Sharma (Rikhi Ram), was his first Guru. He recognized Rishab’s unwavering dedication and commitment to the instrument and introduced him on stage to the world in the year 2011. This performance of Rishab’s caught the attention of Sitar Maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar who blessed him by taking him under his guidance. Rishab soon became the maestro’s youngest and last disciple. After Pt. Ravi Shankar’s unfortunate passing, Rishab continued his Sitar training under Pt. Parimal Sadaphal, one of the most senior disciples of Pt. Ravi Shankar. He also had the honour of learning from great exponents of music such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Rais Khan, Pt. Arun Bharatram and more. One of Rishab’s many notable achievements is that he is the only Sitarist of his generation to have performed a solo in front of a real audience of 60,000 and 500 million at-home live viewers. He has also appeared on major Indian reality TV shows and TV channels such as Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz, NDTV, Aaj Tak, DoorDarshan India and many more. On social media, you can find Rishab regularly sharing his musical experiments, collaborating with other artists, and pioneering the formation of a global community of musicians and music lovers in generating awareness for mental health.