Started in 1977 by vocalist Pt C.R. Vyas under the aegis of Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi, the annual Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan is one of the most-awaited classical music events in Mumbai. This year, in its 49 th edition, it returns to the Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi.

C.R. Vyas’ son Satish Vyas, santoor exponent, says the event was held at Ravindra Natya Mandir from 1977 to 1989. He recalls, “Each year, it was packed. After that, the Maharashtra government had other plans. Though they restored the venue after 10 years, we moved to Nehru Centre in Worli, Except for our silver jubilee year, held at Shanmukhananda Hall, and two years during lockdown, we have held it at Nehru only. But this year the Ravindra Natya Mandir has been renovated wonderfully, and we have gone back there.”

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