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Hariharan Talks Upcoming Show, Albums, Pongal
Hariharan, a famous singer, is getting ready for a big concert on January 17 to honor his teacher, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
He is also releasing three new albums soon, including two with beautiful ghazal songs and one with his son Akshay.
Hariharan is celebrating Pongal at home with family and friends.
He has been singing for a long time and has learned from many great musicians.
He is also thinking about bringing back his old music group, Colonial Cousins.
Even though he doesn't sing in movies much anymore, he is still making music and performing at concerts.
Hariharan to perform at Haazri concert on January 17 in Mumbai, paying tribute to his guru Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
He is releasing three albums: two ghazal albums and one experimental album with his son Akshay.
Celebrating Pongal at home with pooja and guests, reminiscing about childhood memories of the festival.
Reflects on his 50-year association with Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, highlighting his scientific approach to teaching.
Discusses the resurgence of ghazals among younger audiences and the potential revival of his popular duo Colonial Cousins.
- Who
- Hariharan, veteran singer and his family
- What
- Upcoming concert, album releases, Pongal celebrations, and reflections on career
- Where
- Mumbai for Haazri concert, Nehru Centre for Utsaah 2026, home for Pongal
- When
- January 17 for Haazri concert, January 23-24 for Utsaah 2026, Pongal celebrations this week
- Why
- To pay tribute to guru Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, celebrate Pongal, and share career reflections
Key facts
- Upcoming Concert
- Haazri at Jio World Garden, Mumbai on January 17
- Album Releases
- Three albums: two ghazal albums and one experimental with son Akshay
- Pongal Celebrations
- Home celebrations with pooja and guests
- Guru Tribute
- Tribute to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan on his fifth barsi
- Utsaah 2026
- Participation in Purbayan Chatterjee’s institute event on January 23-24
- Ghazal Albums
- Jaan Meri with Farhat Shahzad’s poetry and Ghalib ghazals
- Colonial Cousins
- Potential revival of the 1990s popular duo
- Film Music
- Focus on ghazals and concerts, open to right film songs
Quotes
Hariharan
Veteran singer and musician
“Khan Saab’s barsi is an emotional day for me, and I make it a point to be part of it each year. I was 17 when I started learning from him, so it was almost 50 years. He had a very scientific approach to teaching, and he believed in the fundamentals of gayaki. Though he mainly practised khayal, he was also well-versed with thumri and ghazal. Since ghazals depend on words, he would have special exercises to make sure my diction was right. He told me that during riyaz, I should focus on sargams because it helps in enunciating words. Also he felt that during riyaz, one should take short breaks every half an hour as it was important to rest the voice. Because of his guidance and the riyaz I have done, I can confidently say that my voice has remained the same after all these years.”
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“To begin with, a very Happy New Year to all Tamilians celebrating Pongal. Like each year, the celebrations will be at home. There will be a pooja and visits by guests. My memories are mainly of the food I had. Often I would be travelling at this time, but if home, I would have a nice feast. During my childhood, students of my mother (Carnatic vocalist and teacher Alamelu Mani) would come and there would be impromptu musical performances.”
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