Khan will be honoured at the fourth edition of ‘Haazri’, a tribute held every year on his death anniversary on January 17 by his family and disciples.
Rahman said he was looking to curate a special set to honour his guru.
“This will be my second consecutive homage to my guru and I’m so excited about it. This time around, I’ll curate a very special set in his honour and remembrance. I’m looking forward to taking the stage with Hariharan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan,” the musician said in a statement.
Khan is one of the noted personalities in Indian classical music and a torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, and was a guiding light to many singers, including Rahman, Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan, Asha Bhosle, and Shilpa Rao, among others.
For Hariharan, ‘Haazri’ is an emotional day and he makes sure he’s a part of it every year.
”We remember Khan sahab almost every day. The upcoming edition is so special as AR Rahman is curating a special set and I’m really looking forward to it. It’ll be a great homage and performance,” he said Nigam echoed similar sentiments and said it feels like a heartfelt reunion.
”Our guru Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan sahab lives inside us forever, I feel his presence around me always. He left a family for me in the form of his children and his students. Performing together for ‘Haazri’, is going to be a very emotional experience,” the singer said.
Shaan said he is honoured to be a part of ‘Haazri’ and to pay homage to his guru.
”It’s never enough when you celebrate your guru and pay respect. He means a lot to me. He’s more than a guru to me; he was a father figure. To share the stage with all the greats of music is a matter of great privilege. I cannot wait for that moment to unfold,” Shaan said.
The concert, presented by NR Talent and Event Management, is slated to be held on January 17, 2026 in Mumbai.
