Felicitating sitar maestro

Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers presented 'Pandit V G Jog Award' to Sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Khan on January 31, at Rabindra Sadan. The award is a tribute to the legendary violin virtuoso Padma Vibhushan Pandit V G Jog.

The evening started with the inaugural orchestration session by the young 54 violin players. The programme was followed by conferring of the award to Ustad Shujaat Khan and ended with his mesmerising performance.

Speaking at the occasion, Rupak Saha, Director, Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers said, "Presenting Pandit V G Jog Award to the renowned musician like Ustad Shujaat Khan for his immense contribution to the music industry is indeed an honour. Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers is known for its orientation for music and culture. We attempt to care for our heritage and tradition and make young generation aware about the same."

Ustad Shujaat Khan, the renowned artist, who was humbled to witness the love and affection of the people of Kolkata, thanked them while accepting the honour given by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers.