Iconic Sonu Nigam, honoured with Shri Shankar Shambhu Memorial Award 2025 in presence of celebs Jaspinder Narula, Manoj Muntashir, Ram Shankar etc! by Chaitanya Padukone

It was a memorable celebration of music, legacy, and excellence for the invitees attending the Shri Shankar Shambhu Memorial Awards 2025. The prestigious event was proudly hosted Blessing Entertainment and was held at Sardar Patel Sabhagriha Bhavans College, in suburban Mumbai., The sentimental Awards event brought together a galaxy of music-biz luminaries for an evening of soulful vocal and instrumental tributes by way of mesmerizing performances.

The evening paid homage to the legendary Sufi Singer's duo Shri Shankar Shambhu Ji, whose unparalleled contributions to Indian classical & Sufi music continue to inspire generations. In a moment of grandeur, the iconic super-singer-performer  Padmashri Sonu Nigam was felicitated with the prestigious award, recognizing his remarkable journey and enduring impact on Indian music.

The event was graced by some of the biggest names in the industry, including, Agam Nigam,  filmy-sangeet gyaani lyricist Manoj Muntashir,  Padmashri Jaspinder Narula .. A special evening highlight was a spellbinding performance as a heart-felt tribute by Padmashri Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Ustad Mohammed Hussain, whose classical ghazals cast a timeless spell on the audience.

The audience was treated to a captivating variety of live performances by Ram Shankar, Rakesh Pandit, Pradeep Pandit, Raja Pandit, Heera Pandit, Deepak Pandit, Aditya Shankar,,, Prashant Sonagra, Pooja Gaitonde, Rajeev Mahavir, and of course, the super-talented charming singer Sneha Shankar ( of ongoing 'Indian Idol' show fame on Sony TV )  who is expected to emerge the ultimate winner of the title. Sonu Nigam fondly calls her the 'toofani singer' who will 'storm' the Indian music soundscape  

The tribute-awards event also welcomed an esteemed gathering of special music-biz guests, including impresario Saurabh Daftary, eminent singers Ghanshyam Vaswani, and Sumeet Tappoo, also Sanjay Mahale, Dr Ashok Tandon,  Lalit Shah, Vipul Shah, Rajneesh Agrawal, Neeraj Sharma, and Rajesh Sonagra, Sundari Thakur,,  Yogesh ('Bright') Lakhani- and some more, all coming together to celebrate the spirit of Indian classical, Sufi and qawwali genres of vocal music.

With dynamic singer-composer-music producer Aditya Shankar at the helm of this special event management, the Shri Shankar Shambhu Memorial Awards 2025 was a grand super-success. The evening resonated with melodies, emotions, and a deep appreciation for the timeless artistry that defines Indian music. As the curtains fell, the echoes of heartfelt tributes and soulful performances lingered, leaving a resonating impact on all those who attended.

Ram Shankar said ”The Shri Shankar Shambhu Memorial Awards event holds a very special place in my heart, as it honors the legacy of my father and his unparalleled contribution to Indian classical and Sufi music. It is my heartfelt mission to carry forward his rich musical heritage, ensuring that his melodies and teachings continue to inspire generations. Seeing so many legendary artists come together to celebrate this legacy is truly humbling. Music is eternal, and through this platform, we will keep the spirit of my father alive forever”

An emotionally touched mega-star Sonu Nigam reacted, "Am truly honored to have received Shri Shankar Shambhu Memorial Award 2025. I would like to thank Ram Shankar Ji for considering me worthy of this esteemed honor”_ says Sonu Nigam amidst thunderous applause. On public demand, the charismatic Sonu while on stage, also sang a few lines of his version of  his banger-hit filmy song 'Mere Dholna' from blockbuster hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa-3 (year 2024)

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