Rishab Sharma
about the artist
Sitarist, music producer, and mental health advocate, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, was made for the spotlight and his multi-faceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. Having been born into the world-renowned, Rikhi Ram family of luthiers from Delhi, Rishab was first introduced to the Sitar at the tender age of ten. His own father, master luthier, Sanjay Sharma (Rikhi Ram), became his first Guru, and after a few years of unwavering dedication and commitment, Rishab was introduced, for the first time on stage, in 2011. It was on this occasion that his performance caught the attention of…
MoreSitarist, music producer, and mental health advocate, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, was made for the spotlight and his multi-faceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. Having been born into the world-renowned, Rikhi Ram family of luthiers from Delhi, Rishab was first introduced to the Sitar at the tender age of ten. His own father, master luthier, Sanjay Sharma (Rikhi Ram), became his first Guru, and after a few years of unwavering dedication and commitment, Rishab was introduced, for the first time on stage, in 2011. It was on this occasion that his performance caught the attention of Sitar Maestro, Pt. Ravi Shankar, who took young Rishab on as his youngest and last disciple. Under his tutelage, Rishab was able to hone his natural talent with the utmost commitment and perseverance.
Rishab Sharma is the first Sitarist to be invited to perform solo at the White House by United States President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and VP Kamala Harris for the Diwali event hosted by the President. Rishab stands as the only Sitarist of his generation to have performed solo, in front of a live audience of 60,000+ people at the NGR Stadium in Houston Texas, and 500+ million athome live viewers. Rishab has taken the "Sitar For Mental Health" tour worldwide in the last year covering multiple shows in India, the USA, Canada, and South America. Rishab goes live weekly on Instagram and Clubhouse, entertaining audiences with reels that often reach millions of views. Rishab has performed at the Woodstock 50 Reunion (50 years of Woodstock Festival), paying tribute to the performance of the great Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Apart from his musical achievements, Rishab is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He believes that music has the power to heal and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for mental health organizations. In 2020 he founded 'Sitar For Mental Health,' which aims to promote mental wellness through music therapy. Rishab offers costless music therapy to online audiences and collaborates with mental health experts to develop a comprehensive method for mental wellness.