While Chennai is close to him for introducing him to the depth of Carnatic music and its incredible discipline, Kolkata for its soulful music, Bangalore for its vibrant music scene and Delhi for its rich cultural heritage, Hariharan’s heart belongs to Mumbai, a city that taught him the importance of hard work and seizing opportunities.It isn’t easyit’s fast, it’s competitive, and it demands your all. Those early years of struggle, running from studio to studio, meeting composers, and getting rejected before I got my first break, were invaluable, he said.Mumbai pushed me to be better every single day, and that drive continues to fuel me even after all these years, he said, crediting its diversity and inclusivity for encouraging him to experiment.Hariharan’s ghazals, bhajans, and live performances are as popular as the songs he has sung in movies.One of Hariharan’s most popular bhajans, Hanuman Chalisa’ with Gulshan Kumar is among the most viewed devotional songs on YouTube with over four billion views.His ghazal albums, including Aabshar-e-Ghazal with Asha Bhosle, Kaash, and Lafzz have established him as a proficient ghazal singer.The concert in Delhi will take audiences on a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career, featuring his iconic ghazals, Bollywood hits, and classical renditions.He is also looking forward to singing live with his band ‘Soul India’ and he hopes to bring all the different worlds of music together whether it is film songs, ghazals or bhajans.The raw energy of a live band is different and he hopes he is able to create an unforgettable experience for his audience on Saturday.”There’s an energy on stage that no studio recording can replicatethe instant connection with the audience, the shared joy, and the sense of being fully present in the moment. Those experiences are truly unparalleled, and they’ve shaped me as an artist and a person,” he said.
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