Tribute to Asha Bhosle in Kolkata with sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma’s ‘Abhi Na Jao’
Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma paid an emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle during a live concert in Kolkata, leaving the audience emotional.
Sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma paid tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle during a live performance at the Biswa Bangla Mela grounds in Kolkata. The tribute was part of his Sitars for Mental Health India Tour and came soon after Bhosle’s death on Sunday.
A touching moment was captured in a viral video when Rishabh sang on sitar don’t leave nowA song from the 1961 film we bothOriginally co-sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle. This heartfelt tribute touched the audience deeply, turning the concert into a collective remembrance.
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Social media users praised the performance. One commented on Rishabh’s official Instagram video, “Thank you so much Rishabh for this memorable song.” Another wrote, “It feels as if the soul is being wrapped in a hug full of warmth and consolation.”
The evening began contemplatively before turning into an elaborate musical journey. Rishabh explored complex ragas like Bihaag, Kedar, Tilak Kamod and Shyam Kalyan and blended them in his distinctive neo-classical style.
Asha Bhosle Died on 12th April at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai at the age of 92 due to multiple organ failure. He has left a unique musical legacy spanning over eight decades by singing thousands of songs in multiple languages. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.