Akashvani, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, successfully concluded the 15-episode classical music series, Har Kanthh Mein Bharat. The series was launched on February 2, 2025, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. It was broadcast daily at 9:30 AM from 21 Akashvani stations nationwide and successfully culminated on February 16, 2025.

'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' was meticulously curated to showcase the rich and diverse heritage of Indian classical music, featuring an array of vocal and instrumental performances by esteemed artists from across the country. The series resonated with listeners across the nation, enhancing the culturally immersive experience and bringing people close to India’s deep rooted musical heritage.

Pundit Umakant Gundecha and Anant Gundecha performing Dhrupad – Akashvani Bhopal

Collaboration empowering performing arts for future

This collaborative effort of Akashvani and Ministry of Culture resonated well with audiences nationwide. Akashvani's historical role in promoting cultural heritage has indeed touched new heights with such creative partnerships and opened new avenues for artistic expression. The vision behind the collaboration was underscoring the importance of preserving performing arts in the contemporary era and engaging the younger generation in cultural initiatives.

A 15-day tribute to classical arts

A cursory glance at the 15-day schedule gives deep insights into the rich mosaic of performing art and artistes from both, the Hindustani and Karnatic styles of Indian Classical Music across cities. To quote a few examples, Akashvani Jalandhar began the series with a Pakhawaj recital by Mohan Shyam Sharma, with Akashvani Pune debuting with a vocal rendition by Prajakta Marathe. Akashvani Chennai continued the rythm with a Veena recital by Rukmini Kannan. Heading East, Akashvani Cuttack presented a Sitar recital by Pt. Deba Prasad Chakraborty. Akashvani Thrissur also came alive to the melody of S. Padma’s Violin recital.

During the course of the Series, the airwaves of Indore, Dharwad, Agartala, Lucknow and Guwahati reverberated to the notes of a Vocal recital by Sarang Fagre, a Flute recital by Rajkamal Nagaraj, a Veena recital by Geetha Ramanand, a Mridangam recital by H.S. Sudheendra, a Violin recital by TS Krishnamurthy, a Vocal recital by Shilpa Shashidhar and a Hawaiin Guitar recital by Prakash Sontakki. These were but a few examples.

K.G. Ramakrishnan, presenting the Layavinyasam on the Mridangam at Akashvani Thiruvananthapuram

Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ inspires listeners

Throughout its run, 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' received an overwhelming response from listeners, reaffirming the timeless appeal of Indian classical music. Akashvani and the Ministry of Culture remain committed to promoting India's rich musical traditions and look forward to bringing more such enriching content to audiences in the future.

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Dharmendra Tewari/ Shatrunjay Kumar