Ghazal singer Ranbir Kumar brings poetic harmony to Australia, uniting cultures through music

Ranbir Kumar is an Indian ghazal singer, music composer, and director (SBS Urdu)

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This podcast, featuring visiting Indian ghazal singer Ranbir Kumar, a devoted disciple of the legendary Jagjit Singh and admirer of Pakistan’s Mehdi Hassan, the episode highlights how the timeless art of ghazal bridges Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and diverse cultural audiences. Through shared appreciation of melody and verse, the Urdu ghazal continues to unite communities and nurture harmony across borders and traditions.

Ranbir Kumar’s performances are always a memorable experience for Urdu ghazal enthusiasts. He regards legendary singer Jagjit Singh as his mentor and admires famous ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan.

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