Kurukshetra & Karnal | September 2026
AntarHriday Connect Global Foundation, in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI), in support of Kurukshetra University and KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, with Shreyas Web Media Solutions as Media Partner, successfully concluded its two-city Performance-cum-Workshop Series on Hindustani Classical Music, conducted by renowned Sitar Maestro Pt. Subrata Dey. The initiative was conducted under the guidance of its Chief Patron, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Hon’ble Member of Parliament.
The two housefull programmes were witnessed by 500+ students, combined with live performances, learning and interaction with accomplished artists.
The initiative also provided six emerging Classical musicians with opportunities for individual, collaborative and ensemble performances—Sahil Sodhi, Pankaj Kumar, Madhav and Illyas Khan with the Madhav group at Kurukshetra; and Shri Shantam with Ms. Ritu on Tanpura at Karnal. Pt. Siddharth Chatterjee on Tabla accompanied Pt. Subrata Dey at both venues, while Guru Rajender Ji accompanied Shri Shantam on Harmonium at Karnal. Their performances were highly appreciated by the audiences.
At Kurukshetra, Shri Rajeev Kumar Bansal, Chief Manager, SBI, Kurukshetra University Branch, was the Guest of Honour, alongside Lt. (Dr.) Virendra Pal Singh, Hon’ble Registrar, Kurukshetra University who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Shri Mahesh Joshi, Hon’ble Vice President, Haryana Arts Council was the Special Guest. Along with distinguished guests the event was attended by eminent musicians and faculty members.
At Karnal, Shri Sudhir Mor, Regional Manager & Head, Karnal, SBI, was the Chief Guest, alongside the Principal, KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, and other distinguished dignitaries.