Sep 30 2025 to Sep 30 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

A mehfil of mystics where two great voices of devotion find resonance across time and tradition. 

This performance weaves together song and story: the earthy nirguni verses of Kabeer alongside the soaring ghazals of Rumi. Tales from Rumi’s Masnavi unfold beside episodes from Kabeer’s life, drawing audiences into the philosophies that shaped them and the spiritual journeys they invite us to walk.

Though born in different worlds, their words echo the same longing: love, surrender, and the search for the divine. More than a concert, the evening offers an immersion into mysticism itself. Music and poetry intertwine, creating spaces for reflection, wonder, and stillness. 

This is a celebration of unity in diversity through the timeless legacies of Kabeer and Rumi that continue to awaken the eternal within us.

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Performers

Ashwin 'Afraad'
Multidisciplinary Artist
Ashwin is an artist-storyteller who moves between performance, history, languages, literature, and philosophy. His journey began with the National Award–winning film Shwas (2004), and has since unfolded through works on Moulana Rumi in Persian and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in Shah Jo Risalo. His forthcoming explorations include the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and the Bhushangatha. Beyond the stage, he teaches Farsi, leads heritage walks and cultural journeys across India, and curates stories that connect memory with the present. Blending poetry, philosophy, and performance, Ashwin crafts experiences that celebrate the enduring resonance of culture across time and place.

Sawani Shikhare
Vocals
Sawani Shikhare began her musical training at ten under Vidushi Manjusha Patil, and since 2017 has received taleem from Padmashree Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Sameehan Kashalkar. A fellowship at MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul further honed her practice. Rooted in classical music, she also brings depth to Abhangas, Natyasangeet, and Bhajans, reflecting both tradition and versatility. With a grounding in rigorous pedagogy and a growing body of performances, Sawani is recognised as one of the most promising young voices of Hindustani classical music, carrying forward its rich legacy with discipline, artistry, and passion.