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A life in melody: Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia’s life showcased in a musical

July 13, 2026 1:20 pm

Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage brought flute icon Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s life to the stage on his 88th birthday

"To me, success is being connected with God," flute maestro, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, shared with indianexpress.com (PR Handout)

'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.