Acclaimed sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is on a roll! After taking over the Ramayana New Delhi event, Pratham Sankalp, Rishab is officially on his way to conquer the global stage next month.
Rishab, who is all set to make his grand Bollywood debut with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, is set to deliver a highly anticipated neo-classical music performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Grand Bollywood Debut In Ramayana
After dominating our Instagram reels, sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is stepping into Bollywood with Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi in the lead.
For Ramayana, Sharma joined the elite music composition team alongside Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, for the title track. At the grand Pratham Sankalp event, Rishab even captivated the audience with his magical performance.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma To Perform At Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony
Fresh off his monumental signing for the upcoming mythological epic, Rishab is gearing up to bring his signature classical fusion music to a global audience of millions.
As the youngest and last disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar and scion of India’s historic Rikhi Ram instrument-making dynasty, Sharma also expressed his excitement to perform at the closing ceremony of the XXIII Commonwealth Games on August 2. Held at the iconic OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, the grand finale will celebrate the conclusion of the eleven-day international multi-sport spectacular.
Talking about it, Sharma stated, “Performing at the Commonwealth Games and representing India’s deep musical heritage is an absolute honour. I look forward to bringing the spirit and sanctity of classical fusion music to Glasgow.”
For the closing ceremony event, Sharma will share the grand stage with National Award-winning composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan (performing alongside his sons, Siddharth and Shivam). Joining hands together, they will lead India’s spectacular 20-minute cultural showcase at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony on Sunday. The presentation will conclude with the ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games flag, officially marking India’s journey towards hosting the landmark 2030 centenary edition in Ahmedabad.
With this performance, Sharma is set to join an illustrious group of Indian music legends who have represented the country at Commonwealth Games ceremonies over the years. Renowned artists such as Sonu Nigam, Shubha Mudgal, Kailash Kher, Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, and A.R. Rahman have previously graced the global sporting event with their performances.
