Ajivasan Vasantotsav 2025 was hosted by the prestigious Acharya Jialal Vasant Sangeet Niketan. The annual festival honoured the legacy of its visionary founder, Acharya Vasant Ji. The event also recognized some of the greatest musical minds of our time. The inaugural Ustad Zakir Hussain Award was launched to celebrate and inspire the finest musicians of the future. Nana Patekar: Music has the power to unite, heal, and inspire, and tonight was a testament to that timeless truth. It was an honour to be part of such a soulful and meaningful evening” says Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, Sh. Sh. Anup Jalota Ji and Sh. Hridaynath Mangeshkar Ji, who were in attendance. The launch of the Ustad Zadar Hussain Award is a beautiful initiative that will continue to inspire generations of musicians. It coincided with the birthday of Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji on March 9.