Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Ajivasan Vasantotsav 2025 is set to unfold as a spectacular evening celebrating music, heritage, and legendary artistry. Hosted by the prestigious Acharya Jialal Vasant Sangeet Niketan, this annual festival will honour the legacy of its visionary founder, Acharya Jialal Vasant Ji, while recognizing some of the greatest musical minds of our time.
Ajivasan Vasantotsav 2025 will witness the presence of some of the most revered personalities from the world of music and arts, including Sh. Suresh Wadkar Ji, Sh. Anup Jalota Ji, Sh. Sonu Nigam Ji, Sh. Hridaynath Mangeshkar Ji, Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty Ji, Sh. Ashish Shelar Ji, Sh. Nana Patekar Ji, and many more.
The highlight of the evening will be the conferral of the Uttam Vag-Geyakar Jialal Vasant Award upon the iconic Padma Shri Hridaynath Mangeshkar Ji for his extraordinary contributions to Indian music. The award, among the most respected in classical music, will carry a prize of ₹1,11,000 and a citation engraved on a silver brick weighing 1.25 kg. In addition to the Uttam Vag-Geyakar Award, the evening will also feature the presentation of the Swami Haridas Award and the Master Madan Award.
This year’s Vasantotsav will be especially emotional, as it will coincide with the birthday of Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji, who has been a beloved part of this event for years. In his honour, the festival will be dedicated to his lasting musical legacy, and the inaugural Ustad Zakir Hussain Award will be launched—an initiative designed to celebrate and inspire the finest musicians of the future.
The audience will be enthralled by a soul-stirring performance from the renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty Ji, alongside her ensemble.
_”Ajivasan Vasantotsav has always been more than just a celebration of music—it is a tribute to the timeless legacy of Acharya Jialal Vasant Ji and the rich traditions of Indian classical music. This year will be especially emotional as we honour the legendary Padma Shri Hridaynath Mangeshkar Ji and pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji, whose presence has always been integral to this festival. The launch of the Ustad Zakir Hussain Award is a beautiful initiative that will continue to inspire generations of musicians. It will be an honour to be part of such a soulful and meaningful evening,”_ and says Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar
Ajivasan Vasantotsav 2025: A Grand Tribute to Acharya Jialal Vasant Ji, His Music, and His Legacy
