For over six decades, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has remained synonymous with the bamboo flute, elevating the instrument to unprecedented heights through his innovative techniques. The production traces pivotal moments in his remarkable career: from his early days in Allahabad and his tenure at All India Radio in Cuttack, to his transformative arrival in Mumbai and subsequent rise in Hindi cinema.

Step into the musical universe of a flute maestro as Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage takes the stage at NCPA's Tata Theatre. This compelling production traces Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia's extraordinary journey from Allahabad to international acclaim, revealing how his innovative techniques revolutionised the bamboo flute and left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

The performance illuminates Chaurasia's significant collaborations with renowned music directors, his pioneering partnership with santoor maestro Shiv Kumar Sharma, his journey into classical music under the tutelage of Annapurna Devi, and his international accolades. The dramatic narrative unfolds alongside live renditions of famous film compositions from Amar Prem, Taj Mahal, Guide, Silsila, Chandni, and Lamhe; works that showcase the maestro's distinctive artistic imprint.

The production in association with the maestrio's Vrindaban Gurukul features vocalists Pritha Majumder and Chintan Rana, bansuri players Suchismita Chatterjee and Debopriya Chatterjee, with musical accompaniment by Deepak Shah and Pratik Shah on keyboard and Viraj Bhatia on tabla and dholak. Actors Reshma Shetty and Vikas Rawat bring the narrative to life under the direction of Bhushan Korgaonkar and Kunal Vijayakar, written by Pushpanjali Chaurasia and Suhail Abbasi.

This is a theatrical homage to one of India's most revered musical icons, a production that weaves together narrative, performance, and the timeless melodies that have defined generations of Indian music.

Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai

When: 30th May 2025, 6:30 pm

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