Padma Shri Awardee Sumitra Guha to Be Honoured at AntarSwar; MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Attend
New Delhi , Feb 19 : AntarHriday Connect, in collaboration with India International Centre and Sawasdee Group, will present AntarSwar – A Journey through Indian Classical Music on February 20, 2026, at the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi.
A highlight of the evening will be the conferment of the AntarHriday Excellence Award upon Sumitra Guha, Padma Shri awardee and recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, in recognition of her distinguished contribution to Hindustani classical music and her enduring service to society through art.
The programme will be graced by Chief Patron Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Hon’ble Member of Parliament. The gathering is expected to include Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, and senior leaders from government and corporate sectors.
The evening’s performances will feature eminent artists:
- Abhay Sopori – Santoor
- Ojesh Pratap Singh – Vocal
Accompanists:
- Rishi Shankar Upadhyay – Pakhawaj
- Ujith Udaya Kumar – Tabla
- Dr. Ashique Kumar – Harmonium
Conceived as a celebration of India’s timeless classical music tradition, AntarSwar seeks to preserve, promote, and present the spiritual and artistic depth of India’s cultural heritage through meaningful artistic collaborations.
