The musical legacy of Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan will be celebrated with rare grandeur at the fourth edition of Haazri, set to take place on January 17, 2026, at Jio World Garden, Bandra Kurla Complex. Presented by NR Talent and Event Management, the annual tribute—held on the legendary musician’s barsi—will mark his fifth death anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime musical moment.

A.R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, and Shaan to share the stage for the first time at Haazri 2026 in a historic tribute

For the first time ever, four of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan’s most celebrated protégés—A.R. Rahman, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan—will unite on one stage. Adding to the significance of the evening, A.R. Rahman will curate a special set that brings together the “guru brothers” in a deeply personal homage to their mentor.

Speaking about the upcoming performance, A.R. Rahman shared, “This will be my second consecutive homage to my guru and I am so excited about it. This time around, I’ll curate a very special set in his honour and remembrance. I am looking forward to taking the stage with Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan.”

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a towering figure of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, was not just a classical music stalwart but also a guiding force behind some of India’s most iconic voices, including Asha Bhosle, A.R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan and Shilpa Rao, among many others.

For Hariharan, Haazri is an annual emotional commitment. “Khan Sahab humein roz yaad aate hain (We remember him every day). The upcoming edition of ‘Haazri’ is so special. A.R. Rahman, who’s also a student of Khan Sahab, is curating a special set and I’m really looking forward to it. It’ll be a great homage and performance. Rahman, Sonu, Shaan and I would be sharing the stage and there will be a lot of energy and emotions on stage,” he said.

Echoing the sentiment, Sonu Nigam described the concert as deeply personal. “Our guru Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab lives inside us forever. I feel his presence around always. He left a family for me in the form of his children and his students. Performing together for ‘Haazri’, is going to be a very emotional experience.”

Shaan also expressed his gratitude and excitement, saying, “I feel thrilled and honoured to be a part of ‘Haazri’ this time and I can’t wait to take the stage. Paying homage to my guru, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab, is an honour… To share the stage with all the greats of music, my guru bhais, is a matter of great privilege for me.”

Organisers Rabbani Mustafa Khan and Namrata Gupta Khan, founders of NR Talent & Event Management, described Haazri as more than a concert. “‘Haazri’ is never just a concert for us, it’s a way of celebrating the rich legacy of our father… We thought what could be a better way to celebrate him this year than bring his students AR Rahman, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan together on stage to celebrate his legacy.”

With emotions, reverence and music coming together, Haazri 2026 promises to be a historic evening—one that celebrates not just melodies, but a timeless bond between a guru and his disciples.

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