Who Is Rishab Sharma? The Viral Sitarist Rumoured To Be Dating Sanya Malhotra

Rishab belongs to the Rikhi Ram family of luthiers, renowned for crafting musical instruments, with their shop patronized by global musical greats.

Rishab Sharma started learning the sitar at age 10 under the guidance of his father, Sanjay Rikhiram Sharma.

Legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar noticed Rishab during his stage debut in 2011 and mentored him in subsequent years.

In 2022, Rishab became the first sitarist to perform solo at a Diwali event hosted at the White House by President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and VP Kamala Harris.

Rishab is actively involved in promoting mental health and has openly shared his own struggles with anxiety and depression.

He founded this initiative in 2020 to highlight the therapeutic benefits of music and offer free music therapy sessions online.

His initiative has reached audiences in India, the US, Canada, and South America, including a 60,000+ crowd at Houston's NRG Stadium and 500 million viewers worldwide.

Rishab's weekly live sessions on Instagram and Clubhouse engage millions, making him a prominent figure in the online music community.

His tribute to Ravi Shankar during the Woodstock 50 Reunion further cemented his place as a globally celebrated sitarist.

Beyond his accolades, Rishab combines traditional Indian music with modern outreach, ensuring its relevance for future generations while advocating for holistic mental wellness.