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'I don’t play to teach, I play to share joy': Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on six-decade journey with the flute

June 24, 2025 8:00 am

“People may not know the name behind the flute; this journey is about sharing the voice of the flute,” said maestro Chaurasia, while talking about his unconventional journey from wrestling to music.

Sankat Mochan Festival at 102 opens with Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia's flute recital

April 19, 2025 12:35 am

The festival, held inside the famed Hanuman temple in Varanasi, is a confluence of music and syncretic culture. It opened with a recital by flute maestro Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia to headline Swami Haridas Tansen Festival in Delhi

January 28, 2023 9:14 am

The first day of the festival will open with a performance by thumri queen Girija Devi's disciples, Malini Awasthi and Sunanda Sharma.

‘I still can’t believe it’: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on interactions with Beatles’s George Harrison

January 22, 2023 10:15 pm

Chaurasia shared the stage with celebrated author Sathya Saran, discussing Saran’s latest work Breath of Gold which covers Chaurasia’s journey through his time as a wrestler as well as within the Indian film industry.

I would suggest politicians keep a flute at home and play it to relax: Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia

December 12, 2019 5:17 am

Pandit Chaurasia added that due to the small and compact nature of the instrument, the flute can now be seen across towns and regions, even countries.

Teaching the wind to sing: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on blowing life into a reed

October 01, 2017 8:52 am

The music exponent talks about how he won’t let age erode his music.

Melodies for the Mahatma

February 12, 2014 11:40 pm

Kalpana Palkhiwala, a retired government officer, has brought out an anthology of Gandhi’s poetry comprising 108 rare poems in 14 languages.

Krishna’s Heir

December 05, 2013 3:06 am

Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia,nephew of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,will perform with Ustad Zakir Hussain in Pune.

A Familiar tune

November 23, 2013 2:54 am

This year’s edition of Swarbhaskar Mahotsav,the classical arts festival,belongs to second-generation musicians.

Panchtatva marks Day Three of Pune Festival

September 16, 2013 2:59 am

The third day of the 25th edition of Pune Festival saw music legends Pandit Jasraj,Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,Selva Ganesh and others come together to perform Panchtatva,a musical act invoking the five elements of nature and life.

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