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Renowned Indian singer Hariharan shares his musical journey and the writing process behind a book about his ghazals during the Literature Aaj Tak 2026 event.
The article discusses the celebrated musical journey of renowned Indian singer Hariharan, who was honored at the Literature Aaj Tak 2026 event. At the event, discussions centered around a new book titled 'Ustaad-e-Ghazal Hariharan,' written by Anand Kakkar, which focuses on the depth and essence of Hariharan's ghazals. Hariharan shared some unheard stories related to his career, highlighting the emotional connection his music has with listeners, and performed to the delight of the audience.
During a conversation with Shweta Singh, Hariharan reflected on how the book about his ghazals came to be. While discussing the transformative journey of adapting his ghazals into a written format, he admitted that he had never imagined a book would be created. Hariharan expressed his gratitude towards the support he has received throughout his career, suggesting that the love from his fans inspires him to keep making music.
Moreover, Hariharan's collaboration with Anand to produce this book was an unexpected but gratifying turn in his artistic endeavors. The piece ultimately showcases not only Hariharan's artistic contributions to Indian music but also emphasizes the value of documenting artistic careers through literature, thereby creating a lasting legacy for future generations to appreciate.