Archive · 19 Jan 2026
AR Rahman Honors Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
On January 17, 2026, four famous Indian singers—AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, and Hariharan—came together in Mumbai to pay tribute to their music teacher, the late Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
This special event, called Haazri, was held at Jio World Garden.
Each singer performed songs that remembered Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's musical contributions.
AR Rahman started with spiritual songs, Shaan sang ghazals and popular hits, Hariharan brought back '90s classics, and Sonu Nigam ended the night with emotional performances.
The audience loved it and cheered for their favorite songs.
AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, and Hariharan performed at a Haazri in Mumbai to honour Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
The event was held at Jio World Garden on January 17, 2026, marking the fifth death anniversary of the late Ustad.
AR Rahman opened with spiritual and Sufi-inspired songs like Mann Kunto Maula and Piya Haji Ali.
Shaan performed a mix of ghazals and popular songs, including Chale Aao and Daastan-e-Om Shanti Om.
Sonu Nigam closed the tribute with a high-energy performance, including hits like Pardesiya and Kal Ho Naa Ho.
- Who
- AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Hariharan
- What
- Musical tribute to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- Jio World Garden, Mumbai
- Why
- To honour the legacy of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan on his fifth death anniversary
- Event
- Haazri in Mumbai
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Venue
- Jio World Garden, Mumbai
- Artists
- AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Hariharan
- Occasion
- Fifth death anniversary of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Sources
AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Hariharan Come Together To Honour Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Amid backlash over ‘communal’ charge against Bollywood, AR Rahman performs at Mumbai concert
AR Rahman Claims New Generation "Gaslighted" Him Into Believing He Was Not Doing "Good Music"
