One World Fusion 2025: Music and social responsibility in harmony

Hyderabad recently witnessed a grand musical celebration with One World Fusion 2025, held at Ravindra Bharathi as part of the Independence Day festivities. The evening brought together legendary musicians, soulful voices, and a unifying message of art serving a social cause.The line-up featured Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Grammy Award-winning Mohan Veena maestro, who mesmerized the audience with pieces from his celebrated works including Rhythm Express Mood, Within You in Raag Kirwani, and Meeting by the River. Raj Sodha, Bollywood’s saxophone wizard, captivated listeners with evergreen hits such as Vada Karo Nahi Chodoge Tum Mera Sath, Meri Hansi Kaha Tu Chali, and Pehla Nasha.The evening reached a soulful high with Roop Kumar Rathod, who performed audience favourites including Sandeshe Aate Hai, Ankhon Mein Teri, Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, and Tere Liye from Veer-Zaara. Adding grace and melody, Sunali Rathod charmed the gathering with her Ghazals and Bollywood renditions.The musical base was powered by Prodyut Mukherjee’s Rhythm Express Band, opening with mouth drumming and melodies like Hame Tumse Pyar Kitna, Agar Tum Na Hote, and Nile Nile Ambar Pe. The evening concluded on a patriotic note as all artists came together for a stirring rendition of Vande Mataram.