Shyam Rang: Celebrating the Legend of Krishna

Celebrate the divine spirit of Janmashtami at "Shyam Rang: Celebrating the Legend of Krishna," an elegant live concert at the Experimental Theatre, NCPA in Mumbai. Taking place on Friday, 28 August 2026, at 6:30 PM, this highly captivating performance stars acclaimed vocalist Ronkini Gupta, exploring classical and semi-classical Indian traditions. Accompanied by a stellar ensemble of traditional instrumentalists, the event offers a soulful, melodic journey tailored for family audiences aged 6 and above.

Immerse yourself in a grand celebration of heritage, poetry, and devotion with the upcoming live musical presentation "Shyam Rang: Celebrating the Legend of Krishna," coming to the prestigious Experimental Theatre at the NCPA, Mumbai. Scheduled for a prime evening slot on Friday, 28 August 2026, this comprehensive performance kicks off sharp at 6:30 PM. Timed perfectly to align with the regional Janmashtami festive season, the classical Indian showcase welcomes family audiences with a comfortable entry age barrier of 6 years and older. 

The core concept of the event centres on tracing the massive, multi-faceted legacy of Krishna, affectionately known as "the dark one", through the timeless framework of Hindustani vocal music. Moving past standard commercial tracks, the concert leverages the substantial Indian classical repertoire that relies on poetic text celebrating Krishna's amorous exploits as the cowherd of Vrindavan, alongside deep, philosophical compositions dedicated to his divine love. The evening's vocal canvas belongs to Ronkini Gupta, a powerhouse artist trained under senior legends like Chandrakant Apte, Samresh Choudhury, Dilshad Khan, and Abdul Rashid Khan. Renowned for her aesthetic portrayal of ragas and her multi-platinum playback success in Bollywood cinema, Gupta will guide the audience across an array of pure classical structures, semi-classical thumris, and light devotional bhajan forms. 

To build a flawless acoustic layer inside the auditorium, the main vocalist will be backed by a highly proficient ensemble of veteran instrumental masters:

Ashish Ragwani on Tabla

Sridar Parthsarathy on Mridangam

Hrishikesh Majumdar on Flute

Deepak Marathe on Harmonium 

Supported by the Rukmani & Kishan Daiya Foundation, this boutique presentation delivers incredible production value. It stands out as an exceptional weekend destination for classical art students, local families, and vintage music aficionados who want to disconnect from daily routines and experience a magnificent evening of traditional storytelling close to home.