The timeless, genre-bending melodies of Rahul Dev Burman are set to echo through the cultural heart of Hooghly as legendary flautist Padma Shri Pandit Ronu Majumdar leads a grand musical tribute titled “Forever Pancham – Part 5”. Scheduled for Sunday evening, June 14, 2026, at the iconic Rabindra Bhaban in Chandannagar, West Bengal, the concert is built around the evocative theme of “Classical Notes with Rock Tune”. This highly anticipated evening promises to bridge the worlds of Indian classical mastery and contemporary flair, reinterpreting the very tracks that revolutionized the soundscape of Hindi cinema.
The tribute carries immense emotional weight, as Pt. Ronu Majumdar was a long-time close associate and vital member of Pancham Da’s core musical team “till his last breath”. Their historic collaboration began in 1981, marking the launch of Majumdar’s Bollywood journey under the composer’s direct mentorship. Over the next decade, Majumdar’s soulful flute passages became a signature element in R.D. Burman’s later-career compositions, breathing life into iconic soundtracks alongside legends like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, and lyricist Gulzar. Having often spoken of Pancham Da’s unique genius for blending traditional Indian roots with Western innovations, Pt. Majumdar’s performance stands as a deeply personal homage to his mentor.
To recreate the intricate layers of Pancham Da’s expansive discography, Pt. Majumdar will be joined on stage by an elite ensemble of musicians who defined the golden era of Indian session music. The lineup features renowned tabla maestro Pandit Tanmoy Bose, celebrated trumpeter Kishore Sodha, saxophonist Raj Sodha, and sitar virtuoso Rahul Chatterjee, supported by a team of leading session instrumentalists from Kolkata. Together, this powerhouse cross-genre ensemble will use the flute, tabla, brass, and sitar to dismantle and rebuild the magic of a composer who was always decades ahead of his time, offering a rare treats for North 24 Parganas and Hooghly music lovers alike.
