Hyderabad/IBNS: One World Fusion 2025, a grand music festival held at Rabindra Bharati as part of Independence Day celebrations, brought together legendary artists and music lovers for an evening of rhythm, melody, and purpose.

Organized by the Sangeetanjali Foundation in association with the Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana, the event aimed not only to celebrate India’s cultural heritage but also to raise awareness for autism.

The festival opened with a performance by Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, Grammy Jury member and GiMA Award-winning percussionist, who set the stage alive with his signature Mouth Drumming. Mimicking the sounds of two trains running side by side, he interacted with the audience, even creating live duets with them. His medley of Bollywood classics—Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, Agar Tum Na Hote, and Neele Neele Ambar—wove seamlessly into a unique fusion soundscape, supported by his acclaimed Rhythm Express Band.

The evening featured a line-up of world-renowned musicians.

They included Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Grammy Award-winning Mohan Veena maestro, Raj Sodha, celebrated Bollywood saxophonist, Roop Kumar Rathod, one of Bollywood’s celebrated playback singers and Sunali Rathod, who charmed listeners with her repertoire of ghazals and Bollywood melodies.

The festival concluded with a stirring collective performance of Vande Mataram by all the artists on stage.

Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Principal Secretary and CEO, Arts and Investment Cell and SPEED, felicitated the artists and lauded the Foundation’s efforts to blend cultural celebration with social responsibility.

Abhijeeth Bhattacharya, Chairman of Sangeetanjali Foundation, along with Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, spearheaded the initiative. “One World Fusion 2025 is a testament to our commitment to promoting India’s cultural diversity while supporting autism awareness,” Bhattacharya said, adding that despite rain and traffic, music lovers thronged the venue, making the festival a grand success.

As a non-profit organization, Sangeetanjali Foundation has been working to preserve and showcase India’s centuries-old art and cultural heritage while supporting social causes. “Our aim is to create a platform for both legends and emerging talents, while contributing to the betterment of society,” said Prodyut Mukherjee, who is also a Grammy Jury member (Los Angeles Chapter).

With its blend of classical, contemporary, and popular music, One World Fusion 2025 proved to be more than a festival—it was a celebration of art, heritage, and humanity.