18/10/2026
Jaipur witnessed a mesmerising evening of Indian classical music as Grammy Award winner and Padma Bhushan recipient Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt captivated the audience with the soulful melodies of the Mohan Veena. A collaboration between Prabha Khaitan Foundation and ITC Hotels, the concert took place at STORII by ITC Hotels, Kanota Castle, Jaipur.
The evening began with opening remarks by Apra Kuchhal, Honorary Convenor, Rajasthan and Central India Affairs, Prabha Khaitan Foundation, who spoke about the Foundation’s vision, its cultural initiatives and its collaboration with ITC Hotels. She also introduced the Foundation’s work and the Ehsaas initiative, which brings together women from diverse backgrounds to work towards social betterment and women’s empowerment. The programme featured the Prabha Khaitan Foundation anthem, curated by Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and inspired by the spirit of Unity in Diversity. This was followed by a welcome address by Atul Bhalla, Vice President Operations – North & West, ITC Hotels Limited.
Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s spellbinding performance showcased the versatility of the Mohan Veena, an instrument he developed by blending the nuances of gayaki and tantrakari. His remarkable contribution to Indian classical music has earned him global acclaim, taking the richness of India’s musical traditions to audiences across the world.
The maestro and his accompanying musicians were felicitated by Thakur Mansingh, Atul Bhalla, Vice President Operations – North & West, ITC Hotels Limited, Amaan Kidwai, Area Manager, Luxury Hotels & General Manager, ITC Maurya, and Deependra Rana, General Manager, ITC Rajputana. Kulsum Malik, Ehsaas Woman of Jaipur, honoured Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt with traditional handicraft.
The evening reflected the shared commitment of Prabha Khaitan Foundation and ITC Hotels to celebrating India’s cultural heritage, with a handcrafted living root bridge from Meghalaya symbolising sustainability and cultural connections.
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Apra Kuchhal Kulsum Malik Storii By ITC Hotels Castle Kanota, Jaipur ITC Hotels Ehsaas Women Prabha Khaitan Foundation
