PADMA SHRI MAHENDRA KAPOOR AWARD 2026

Harshaduhita Collective

A live music duo blending deep-rooted Indian classical music with divine emotion and diverse musical expression.

Who Are We?

Deep Rooted • Divine • Diverse

Rooted in the traditions of the Rampur and Jaipur Gharanas, Harshad and Duhita bring together bhajans, sufi, folk, ghazals, and contemporary live arrangements into one emotionally powerful performance experience.

Duhita Golesar

Jaipur Gharana

Raised in a family steeped in classical recordings, she is a University of Mumbai Gold Medalist, trained in the Jaipur Gharana, and a successful playback singer for films like Navra Maza Navsacha 2.

Harshad Golesar

Rampur Gharana

Hailing from a 12th-generation temple lineage, he is a Sangeet Visharad trained in the Rampur Gharana and a MiMa award-winning composer.

Together, they create a sound that feels deeply rooted yet contemporary.

Milestones

Milestones & Achievements

2026

Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award

Awarded for outstanding contributions to contemporary Indian music.

2024

India's Got Talent Season 11

Semi-finalists on Sony TV's global reality franchise, bringing Indian classical music to mainstream audiences.

2024

Gananayaka

MiMa award-winning devotional anthem that became a viral Ganpati release across digital platforms.

The Live Spectacle

Emotionally Immersive Performances

From intimate baithaks to large-format cultural stages, Harshaduhita Collective creates emotionally immersive live performances rooted in Indian musical traditions.

Bhajans

Sufi

Ghazals

Folk Music

Bollywood Classics

Semi-Classical

Marathi Musical Performances

Original Compositions

Contemporary Fusion Sets

Devotional Concert Experiences