Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to Debut India's First LED-Enhanced Electric Sitar in 2026 Tour

Neo-classical musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will debut India's first LED-enhanced electric sitar, named SITARA, during his 2026 Sitar for Mental Health Tour across 10 Indian cities. Crafted by his father, master luthier Sanjay Sharma, SITARA blends traditional sitar tones with modern sound engineering, portability, and integrated lighting. Designed to enable sitarists to perform in contemporary music genres like Bollywood and fusion without learning new instruments, it represents a new phase in the sitar's evolution and crossover potential.