Andaaz-e-Mehfil, An Evening Concert of Indian Classical, Folk & Film Music

This unique performance presents a medley of Ghazal, Qawwali, Folk, and Indian Cinema music, celebrating the spirit of the traditional Baithak—an intimate and interactive musical gathering fondly known as a Mehfil.

Blending philosophical depth and emotional resonance, the program offers a soulful experience that bridges the classical and the contemporary, evoking timeless poetic expressions from legends like Amir Khusro and Mirza Ghalib, and melodies immortalized by Begum Akhtar, Jagjit Singh, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar.

The evening features:

🎵 Swati Sharma (Vocals) – Trained in Hindustani Classical Music under the Benaras Gharana and certified by Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Swati has previously performed at Chaturangana (India) and Fête de la Musique (France).

🥁 Nilanjan Dutta (Tabla) – A prodigious artist who began training at age six under his father and later under Shri Kamal Chakraborty of the Farukkabad Gharana, Nilanjan has performed extensively, including as a child artist for All India Radio.

🎸 Sebastian Dreyer (Sitar) – Trained initially under Smt. Gisela Tarwitt, Sebastian has been studying with Partha Chatterjee, a disciple of Pandit Nikhil Banerjee and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, since 2003. His lyrical style blends tradition with modernity, making him a versatile performer across television, cinema, and theatre.

Join us for an evocative evening of melody, poetry, and rhythm — a celebration of India’s timeless musical heritage in true Andaaz-e-Mehfil style.

🕒 Time: 18:00 hrs, doors open at 17:15 hrs. Please arrive early to secure your seats.

🏛️ Venue: Embassy of India, Tiergartenstraße 17, 10785 Berlin

Entry regulations:

• Entry to events at the Embassy of India, Berlin is only by registration. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any person at our discretion.
• Valid ID cards/passports having German stay permits. EU citizens may carry copies of their local registration certificate.
• Entry for children above 6 years is permitted.
• No bags are permitted inside the premises due to security reasons.
• By attending the event, you grant us the right to take photographs and videos for purposes of marketing, publicity, internal documentation and social media.

Note: Children under 6 years are not permitted.

Einlassbestimmungen:

• Der Zutritt zu Veranstaltungen in der Indischen Botschaft in Berlin ist nur nach Anmeldung möglich. Wir behalten uns das Recht vor, Personen nach eigenem Ermessen den Zutritt zu verweigern.
• Gültiger Personalausweis/Reisepass mit Aufenthaltstitel für Deutschland. EU-Bürger können eine Kopie ihrer Meldebescheinigung mitbringen.
• Kinder ab 6 Jahren haben Zutritt.
• Aus Sicherheitsgründen ist das Mitführen von Taschen auf dem Gelände nicht gestattet.
• Mit der Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung erteilen Sie uns das Recht, Foto- und Videoaufnahmen für Marketing- und Werbezwecke, interne Dokumentation und soziale Medien zu machen.

Hinweis: Kinder unter 6 Jahren haben keinen Zutritt.

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