Commencement of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s memory, music activities resume in Mumbai

‘Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Yadgar Sabha’, an organization established in 1971 to preserve the memory of the legendary singer of Hindustani classical music, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, is once again starting its musical activities. With this initiative, the great musical legacy of the maestro will be revived. A senior official of the trust expressed his happiness and said, “Due to various difficulties, we could not organize any programs in the last few years. However, now with the support of Grace Foundation, the musical legacy of the maestro will shine brightly again.” With this program, music lovers will once again get a chance to experience the melodiousness of classical music.

Special concert to pay homage to a legend of Hindustani classical music — Free entry for all Mumbai, Grace Foundation is organizing a special musical evening to pay tribute to the memory of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a unique and unforgettable figure in the history of Indian classical music. On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 6:00 PM at Rabindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi. L. The program will be held at Deshpande Mini Theatre.

The ‘Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Yadgar Sabha’, organized to preserve the memory of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, is not just a musical event but an important cultural event honoring the rich tradition of Indian classical music. While classical arts get limited platform in today’s fast paced world, this initiative stands as a strong testament to the continuity of that tradition.

Through this program organized in collaboration with ‘Grace Foundation’, an attempt is being made to once again convey the legacy of classical music to the new generation. According to the institute, this legacy continues to inspire generations and enrich the knowledge of the classical arts.

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Born in Kasur in 1902, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is considered the main pillar of the Patiala dynasty. Due to the ornamentation, depth of emotions and special style of tan-thumri in his singing, he created a distinct identity in his time. Although he passed away in 1968, his musical legacy is still revered today.

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This special evening will feature the singing of renowned artists Shruti Bujarbarua and Ramakant Gaikwad. He will be supported by Rohit Deo and Yashwant Vaishnav on tabla, Sudhanshu Gharpure and Siddharth Mesta on harmonium, and Farooq Latif Khan on sarangi.

Program Information:

Dated: 23 April 2026
Time: Evening At 6:00 p.m
Venue: Pu. L. Deshpande Mini Theatre, Rabindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Organizer: Grace Foundation
Admission: Free (Limited Seats)

The event is open to all and admission is free. Due to the limited number of seats, the organizers have requested the aspirants to attend on time.

Grace Foundation is a Mumbai-based organization working for the preservation of Indian art and cultural heritage and is trying to bring classical music to more people through various activities.