Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Exclusive With Sweta Singh | Pandit Ravi Shankar's Last Disciple

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma discusses his musical journey, being discovered by Pandit Ravi Shankar on KZbin, and becoming his youngest and last disciple. He talks about incorporating popular tunes to attract audiences to classical music, his 'Sitar for Mental Health' initiative, and plans for a 12-city tour. Sharma also shares his connection to Lord Shiva and how his father designs his sitars. #rishabrikhiramsharma #swetasingh #interview #itwebvideos #sitar #classicalmusic #panditravishankar #mentalhealth #lordshiva #musicaljourney #youtubediscovery #populartunes #12citytour
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[@Rishabsmusic]

Thank you so much for having me

[@ytendstoinfinity]

@@Rishabsmusic you’re amazing!♥️

[@barsharanabhat4993]

Wholesome experience listening to you 😊

[@Vidhyaa.]

Rishab ji, You're literally so amazingggg, your music is my comfort zone and you really made me feel connected with Lord Shiva, you will surely be reaching greater hightssss, love you loads, Har Har Mahadev :)

[@barsharanabhat4993]

I wish to take pictures with you next time ☺️☺️

[@shwetakhyen]

Hope Nepal can host you again in the future!

[@ASHOKTimalsina-k2c]

Removing your shoes while playing sitar, what a respect for self passion and dharma! What a Beautiful man!

[@shubhamss28]

Itne fake influencer aur faltu k youtbers k beech hearing a genuine artist is so pleasing

[@jyotsnasharma9468]

God's child such a humble person u are a pure soul all the blessings for u beta love you.

[@camstract]

Mark my word guys you might be seeing a future bharat ratna awardee here ....❤

[@yoginaye]

He has a very soothing voice indeed.

[@ritayanpurohit4309]

Brother listen to more Classical music and then say this again...reel classical music enjoyer lol

[@Trutifruity]

​@@ritayanpurohit4309Abe jhatu yeh Pandit Ravi Shankar ke student hai. Koi Idea bhi hai unke student hone ke lie kya karna padta hai 🤡

[@pratikbhandare3497]

But I am already imagining him in playing in olympics india 2035/2038.

[@Soulful_Sidd]

Is a bharat ratna joke to u?kuch bhi mat bol samjha.koi knowledge bhi hai sastriya sangeet ke baare main😏🙄Kuch bhi und sund mat bola kar bina soche samjhe😃

[@RightAllWays]

Rishab, wonderful!! Keep spreading sitar and Indian classical music in the world. World needs to be exposed to the beauty of it. I would like to hear a yogalbandi with you and Anushka Sankar

[@drishaantrivedi159]

इंटरव्यू लेने वाला , इंटरव्यू देने वाले के लेवल से काफी नीचे है। ये बातचीत बहुत ही सार्थक हो सकती थी। ऋषभ पर शिव की कृपा बनी रहे।

[@21CenturyLessons]

Learn to respect people, please!🙏🙏

[@ashwarya0]

He is The Youth Icon to be followed.

[@Quirkyshots00]

The way he choose to speak in Hindi rather than speaking in English❤️

[@theishitasarkar]

i was also noticing this! every time English is almost coming out of his mouth, how he controls it and starts speaking in Hindi. just respect to him

[@MukeshKumar-se6dh]

This is not an ordinary guy With this pure ancient soul he is emitting peace 💗

[@manosen650]

@@MukeshKumar-se6dh I agree.

[@Charvi112]

When right person get fame , my heart blossoms ❤❤❤❤

[@dipanwitanath8008]

This is what actually called 'Sanskar'. Truely we are blessed to have you . Sprade this positivity and our culture all around the world. Om Namah Shivaya .🙏🏻

[@lovelythoughts4772]

Just watching him several times only comes out of mind that How royally grown up traditionally. Love and huge respect

[@Bhavin734]

Pious Soul...!! Spread my culture at every corner of the world..!!

[@kaustavjitbora2000]

No doubt why he is soo special!! He is definitely chosen by nature for music. Whole universe comes together for something wonderful..

[@KundanSingh-xg7sf]

I request India today to do repeat telecast because people are busy in cristmas...and I think lot of people missed this ..who wanted to see this interview

[@indudhakal7383]

@@KundanSingh-xg7sf I feel the same

[@kanaklatasakurikar814]

सचमे आप पर माँ सरस्वती और शिवजी कि असीम कृपा है ... खुश रहो ...😊🙏🏻

[@Shivani-kw9kx]

Bilkul sahi ❤

[@niveditha5811]

Much awaited interview, Rishab is such a sight in himself to watch and so is his music. Wonderful soul, I am a big believer of Shiva and he has never failed me. Rishabh I discovered you very recently and I play your music to my Maa who is 85 and in an advanced stage of cancer, this brings so much bliss to her. Loads of blessings from her side. Plan for a concert in Shankara cancer Foundation, bangalore. Loads of love n wishes from Niveditha.

[@myspiritanimaliscat2609]

@@niveditha5811 Stay strong dear!!You must be a wonderful daughter ❤️❤️!!More peace to you and your family!!

[@niveditha5811]

@myspiritanimaliscat2609 thank you soo much, more than wonderful daughter she is my living godess, music therapy needed for both. Hopefully me and maa can visit Rishabh's concert when it happens in bangalore. You take care too.

[@Rishabsmusic]

sending lots of love!!!

[@silentNikka]

I love you, Rishab. In this corrupt and loser generation, he respects and follows the legacy with decency. I started admiring you. He is simple, decent, and a winner in life. Well educated - No bullshit ❤

[@productivegenes4755]

I recently saw a youtube short where i discovered him. Man I'm speechless. True fusion of ancient India culture with modern beats.

[@ranjanmishra4821]

I wish Rishab would be my son. He is so adorable. He has the blessings of Shivji. Wish him all the success and happiness.

[@Vipul_India]

@@ranjanmishra4821 This is the highest love for anyone ❤️

[@siddharthkumarverma1207]

It's actually as a mental therapy the sitar music is something magical and all the classical music is a kind of blessings for us ...

[@RatnaBanerjee-e7b]

I am sure that one day will come when every cancer hospital will play his music on sitar for healing the patients🙏

[@jwalantpandya]

Thank you Shwetaji for this interview … with the Maestro 🙏🏻

[@KajalGupta-or9bw]

So good... So divine... Loved his interview in hindi..

[@jyotsnasingh3862]

Why is he sooo handsome … I am obsessed with his looks ❤❤ I have been watching his videos … Random reels continuously for the past 3 days .. U are an amazing , charismatic person Rishab .. pride of our country .. And u will go far ahead than u have ever thought ❤❤

[@AyushPandit_1008]

He is Brahman Pure aryan race

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

​@@AyushPandit_1008There are many kalu Brahmans too. And Jatts, Rajputs and Gujjars have fair skinned too .

[@pranjaltiwari2318]

❤ आज के युग में शास्त्रीय संगीत और वाद्ययंत्रों से इतना अच्छे तरीके से लोगों को आनंदित और भावविभोर कर देना वास्तव में अद्भुत है।

[@RuchiSP0611]

Ye hai hmara 26 sal ka Sanatani Yuvah 😍❣💗💗

[@ashutoshsingh5568]

He has put his shoes aside while being with Sitar.❤ That shows his devotion and respect for music.

[@smitauban1964]

Sri Ravi Shankar ji composed a song in ‘Anuradha’ on the raag tilak kamod . Awesome. You are so awesomely blessed. 🙏🏽

[@Punu3108]

Him , speaking in Hindi ....hayeeee...... I already love him and I'm loving him more and more 🥰🥰💖 . I'll definitely go to his concert , may be in future when I'll be able to go.....

[@manosen650]

I am a fan of Rishab from Sri Lanka and I listen to him most of the time. I wish they had subs in English so I can understand what he is saying(I do understand a tiny bit of hindi) Hope to see him in concert in Sri Lanka oneday.

[@smitabarve6703]

🙏बहोत यंग एवं अच्छे कलाकार से हमे रुबरु कराया.....खूबसूरती के साथ यंग होके भी विचार कितने सही है। आज के युवाओं के लिए आदर्श है। माताजी,पीताजी के संस्कार दिखते है। ऋषभ को उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए बहोत बहोत सारी शुभकामनाएं!

[@vasantikulkarni13]

Such a spiritual personality ! It shows in his Sitar too ! What a soulful experience hearing Rishabh Sharma playing his buddy Sitar ! 🙏🙏

[@swatianil1]

The best thing is that while playing sitar his face is also playing all emotions. His face acts and hands plays music same time.

[@bee-beeruna1843]

Yes, I noticed this too. He reminded me of Ustad Zakir Hussain. He was also a prodigy and was truly blessed.

[@PROUD-KAFIR-]

ऐसे संस्कार भगवान हर किसी कलाकार को दे❤

[@Dhanaraj_Mucchara]

Good that we got a musician for our generation, lot more to go ❤❤❤ I appreciate all the classical musicians out there, you people are making our country proud.. and u are all proud of our country ❤

[@sagarkochar]

I think that particular sitar got broken for a purpose in order to be sent back and to be played by you and that's how you got chosen by the divine Devi, it was all a divine plan !!❤

[@tejalpatel2046]

Likes only for Rishabh....such a talent ...

[@sk4_savesoil_Andaman]

One of my fav artists in the world & this traditional instrument really improves the mental health 😊

[@LOL-tz5kt]

मैंने शिव कैलाशों के वासी भजन ऋषभ का अनेक बार सुना है। आज सुबह ही पुनः। हर हर महादेव🙏🙏🙏

[@Hand_Touch_Gaming_ZX-10R]

Shiv kailasho k vashi .....bahut bahut madhur.....sitar dhun bhi aur awaj bhi...har har mahadev...

[@rigzinyangdol2889]

He is lucky to have everything to do with music and that too classical Indian, he is blessed and should go far promoting Indian classical music

[@PROUD-KAFIR-]

पैसा तो हर कोई कमा रहा है लेकिन ऐसे संस्कार देने वाले माँ बाप धन्य है।।।

[@neetashah80]

Rishabh Rekhiram Sharma is like a breath of fresh air during this present time 🙏

[@Rohit_Patel92]

Now Bhai is my new favourite ❤

[@KundanSingh-xg7sf]

You are not only mine but my parents favourite too ..keep going rishab Rikhiram Sharma ❤. You are best medicine for my mental health 😊

[@Slayyeveryday166]

He needs to get more recognition ❤

[@hineha]

When Gurudev himself says I want to be his Guru, what else can a disciple do to qualify to be a Guru's student ❤. Damn learning from the Master is the biggest blessing ❤ 🕉️

[@upgulf486]

Sharma je ka baccha rocked people shocked😊

[@BeingStoic086]

Sharma dalit ghoda ye sab jaruri hai kya!! bas hindu nahi bol sakte

[@gaurav582482]

Sitar.. a devine instrument.. an musical way to attain perfection of this life by brahma sakshatkar ... Great.. continuously listening his works.. all the best

[@deepsawake3664]

He is a DPS alumnus. I too am. Just delighted to know.

[@YT-385]

His shoes at the back! That's respect for his music,his work!❤

[@OjasPolitical]

मां सरस्वती का इन पर कृपा है 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Deepti_sen]

What a man 👌 pure soul and his song 🎵 shiv kelash ke wasi.. I love that

[@hemchand6173]

Mann karta hai sunte hi jayen or sir sitar bajate hi rahen bahut bahut pyaar sir aapko❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abanerjee5395]

What an amazing personality. Absolutely Radiating. He is just few years older to me but the calmness.

[@venkatakrishnaraoduggirala9438]

He has supreme blessings of mother Saraswati. Our pround son of Bharat.

[@vaidehiparmar-n2h]

Him speaking in Hindi.. ❤

[@poornimas.s.3973]

Excellent interview. We are fan to Richard. Let shivji rakshakare. I'm daily listening his Shivji ki song.

[@gopalagrawal1617]

Fantastic artist . Example for New generation to keep lot of gratitude even if u are so talented

[@barsharanabhat4993]

Well very blessed to attend your live in Kathmandu..Patan that was so calming experience... In upcoming days I'll make sure to join it again

[@krishu736]

Ohh you're so lucky that you got the chance to hear him live 🥺🫀

[@arunaamdekar1397]

Best of luck for this young musician for his future..he will go very far👌👌👍👍🎉

[@KiranAli-i9w]

I absolutely love his Mehndi @rishabsmusic

[@newphone-bk5rb]

Most favourite man in the whole world of melodies!! The respect, the devotion, the thoughtfulness...you took my breath away 🙏🏻💗 May God bless you more and more 💗💗

[@lifehealthandhealing2168]

God Bless U ....U are indeed chosen by SHIVA..May Shiva always bless u and protect u

[@bee-beeruna1843]

Rishabh you're gifted & blessed by the Divine just like so many musicians & singers before you. There is no other explanation for the purity of your voice and the effortless flow of the sounds from your Sitar. I had an instant connection when I heard you for the very 1st time on KZbin. Now, I listen to you with rapt attention each & every time..I get a chance to hear you play. God bless you Rishabh and stay as beautiful as you are.. always. My blessings & good wishes are always with you.🙏

[@astikaali4990]

Thank you Rishab for such beautiful music; soothing to my soul. You are blessed soul Bete, Har Har Mahadev.

[@desairajtube]

Very beautiful sargam of Tilak Kamod, trademark of Pabsit ji Ravi Shankar. I recall watching child Rishabh's video playing sitar and now i see him in his full avatar truly amazing sitar player and cultured in sanskriti of guru shishya siksha. Love shivji song.

[@Rishika-oy6tk]

Loved your art sir, As you said, your music indeed helping me overcome anxiety and also make me feel closer to shiv. Thankyou for everything you gave.

[@dineshatri2417]

ऋषभ लिखीराम शर्मा जी ने तिलक कामोद की मनभावन झलक प्रस्तुत की जिसके लिए उनका दिल से शुक्रिया!

[@gunjana12000]

Best wishes to Rishabh. The playing is so soothing.

[@Shivnandani-e5c]

I felt amazing to hear the sound the sitar from you . 🪕🪕❤️

[@01sudhak]

Rishab is a wonderful sitar maestro. A real old soul. I only discovered his music recently and truly his music is soothing for the soul.

[@sudevm25]

Simply amazing! Both as a musician and human being!

[@billisha8878]

its good to see Rishabh here and Indians acknowledging our traditional music and artists .

[@newphone-bk5rb]

Thank you for doing your bit in raising awareness about mental health. It's very much needed. I am glad you are doing this work. Thank you, Rishab 🙏🏻💗

[@RainRawat]

Hey Rishab @Rishabsmusic Amazing you are .. been lucky to meet you at Pashupatinath Ji, hope to see you in London soon ❤️

[@pujamishra152]

Omg.....just amazing ❤❤❤. I really wish i can meet you in person Rishabh. You are a pure soul, jaise mahadev ne swayam apne haatho se aapko tarasha ho . I'm so in love with you and your kalaa rishabh ❤️❤️❤️😍

[@linakapadia3283]

Awesome sooo divine ,feel.blessed that in these present times a young boy rises & presents such spiritual soothing heart rending music Stay blessed dear Rishabh 🙌🥰😇🙏

[@abhishekmishra-lc2li]

THANKS TO COMPLETE......... YOUR STORY, Har Har Mahadev 🙏

[@pratikukarde1103]

New Generational Talent !!❤

[@sohinibiswas1727]

A soulful presentation that I watched today. Thanks for inviting this young inspiration. I have been following his shots on KZbin for the last three days. He is truly a blessed soul. May he take his soul purpose to the great heights. Blessings from a new fan of his. Thanks to the channel and the presenter for introducing him. 🙏

[@TekGurung-r2v]

İ love you &i feel vey glad because i'm your generation person.very honest you the person who choosen by universe creator.

[@mandarv9535]

बहुत सुंदर 👌🏻👌🏻 NY में रहके भी सुंदर हिंदी 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@rupashaw5273]

Your approach is really cool...Rishabh...how I wish every parent can be proud of their children being brought up so well🤗

[@SangeetYatri]

He is really a gifted soul......all the best wishes for you Rishabh.

[@babysacheti1124]

मन खुश प्रसन्न हो गया 🎼❤️

[@debrup-s6n]

Really Bharat Ratna❤ Shoes opened and kept aside while with sitar ❤❤

[@bhangeram5580]

रिषभ जी बहुत अच्छा सितार बजाते हे और गाते भी हे । उनका शिव कैलाश के वासी बहुत ही सुंदर गया में रोज वो सुनता हू।🙏🙏🙏

[@Get_Set_Goooo]

He is so pure.... ❤

[@বৈশালীসরকার]

This man himself is sooooo pure hearted and childish❤...so god always bless him❤

[@KristiCulture]

I am truly amazed in this generation Rishab is one spiritual soul which is very rare . His upbringing is spectacular.

[@abhinavsisodiya617]

bhai itna amazing and mind blowing sitar vadan karte hain main to imagine hi nhi kar pa rha hu ki jab Devi Saraswati Maa sitar vadan karti hongi to kya hota hoga ... speechless 😍🥰😇😇😇😇

[@montuedge]

@1:39 Music beautiful ...and yes noticed Shoes on the side!

[@sruti100]

Such a positive person ❤ with positive approach 😊

[@krishu736]

He's extremely talented, mesmerizing, handsome and very well mannered

[@krissss4411]

Next Pandit Ravishankar jee...

[@Raushan.Chitransh]

????

[@user-bw6um2yw8f]

App ho hi itni talented. Talent ne talent ko pahechan liya 🪔🙏🏽

[@santro5307]

Mahadev k Ashirwad hai Rishabh per, Har Har Mahadev 🙏

[@ruchirabhattacharjee8342]

Awsm interview... Stay blessed and happy Rishab.. Proud of you