The genesis of Saroj Jhaveri Foundation can be traced back to the melodious notes of the sitar which used to fill the air, following the daily riyaz of its late Trustee and my mother, Smt Saroj Jhaveri.
Saroj Jhaveri was passionate about Indian classical music and, from an early age, dedicated herself to learning the sitar She received tutelage first from Pandit Kartik Kumar and thereafter from Smt. Annapurna Devi, daughter of the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan Saheb, sister of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and ex-wife of Pandit Ravi Shankar. Such esteemed and rigorous pedagogical guidance enabled her to learn the sitar in a technically correct and proficient manner.
Following her passing away in 1997 to commemorate her personal devotion and love for Indian classical music, the Trustees decided to establish the Saroj Jhaveri Foundation under the auspices of R & S Nanavati Charitable Trust The Foundation’s primary goal is to promote Indian classical music by hosting high-quality public concerts every year.
To fulfill this objective, the Foundation associated with the iconic National Centre for the Performing Arts. Mumbai, to host classical music concerts under its aegis, inviting not only the most renowned and celebrated maestros, but also providing a platform for younger talent, who are torch-bearers of the future.
Priyam Jhaveri
MANAGING TRUSTEE
My family and I are delighted and ever-grateful to tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain, and talented artistes Niladri Kumar and Selva Ganesh for their presence this evening, to celebrate Saroj Jhaveri Foundation’s 20th anniversary milestone. Their inter-generational presence on stage will surely make for a memorable musical experience.
The series of concerts organised by the Foundation since 1998, with the blessings of my father Shantibhal, would not have been possible without the continuous encouragement and support of my wife Gayatri, the guidance of my cousin Nilima Kilachand, and the enthusiasm of my sister Preeta Sonawala. I thank them all. I would also like to acknowledge the NCPA for being such a wonderful and committed partner during our 20-year journey.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
25 years in service and music
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Rightly regarded as one of the architects of the contemporary world music movement. Zakir Hussain's trend-setting work with artists from diverse traditions has resulted in many historic collaborations.