The Byatikram Group, in association with The Times of India and Rabindranath Tagore Club, Laban, is set to present the second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman”, a grand musical tribute celebrating the timeless legacy of the legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman. The much-awaited evening of melody and reminiscence will be held on Sunday, 9th November 2025, at 5:00 PM at the U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong, Meghalaya. The press meet for the event was officially held at Shillong Press Club in the presence of Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, Patron-in-Chief, Byatikram Group, Pankaj Deb, President, Rabindranath Tagore Club, Laban along with the members of Byatikram Group — Alakananda Sen, Pritam Lahiri and Urmimala Choudhury. S.D. Burman (1st October 1906 – 31st October 1975) lived for 69 years, and as a symbolic tribute, 69 artists will perform a chorus by Bahaar Group on this occasion, celebrating his remarkable contribution to Indian music. The event will be graced by Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, the Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya, whose distinguished presence will lend the occasion a special aura of dignity and significance. The distinguished guests who will grace the occasion include Lou Majaw, Renowned Singer; Manisha Hazarika, Eminent Singer and Sister-in-law of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika; Naba Bhattacharjee, Environment Advisor and EIA Expert; Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Tripathi, Director NERIM Group of Institution; Soheli Seal, Advocate; Seema Sharma, Advocate; Manika Chandra, Dancer; Dr. Reema Das Mallik, Founder, Illumis Clinic, and many more. A special highlight of the event will be conferring of the “SD Burman Memorial Byatikram Lifetime Achievement Award 2025” to the eminent musician Rudy Wallang, one of India’s most respected blues-rock guitarists, vocalists, and composers.
Renowned for his deep-rooted musical sensibility and soulful artistry Rudy Wallang, with a career spanning over four decades, has performed with leading musicians worldwide. Last year, the “S.D. Burman Memorial Byatikram Lifetime Achievement Award 2024” was conferred upon Assam’s heartthrob Zubeen Garg in the august presence of Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, and Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana. Sharing his thoughts on the event, Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, Patron-in-Chief, Byatikram Group, said that, “This initiative is our humble tribute to the legendary S.D. Burman, whose music transcends generations and continues to inspire countless artists.” Pankaj Deb expressed his heartfelt emotions, saying that “Shillong, a cradle of musical talent, truly reflects his spirit and artistic roots. I am really happy to be a part of this musical tribute to S.D. Burman.
My sincere thanks to Byatikram for this privilege.” In homage to the maestro’s unparalleled contribution to Indian music, the evening will also feature a series of soulful renditions of S.D. Burman’s evergreen compositions, performed by by a stellar lineup of artists including Jayati Bhattacharjee, Chandrima Bhattacharjee, Binita Devi, Anaya Brahma, Urmimala Choudhury, Dr. Jayashree Devi and Indrani Dutta. The event will also include dance performance by Panchali Sarkar, adding a vibrant visual dimension to the musical tribute. The event promises to be a confluence of memory, melody, and magnificence—a fitting ode to the enduring legacy of S.D. Burman. The whole event is dedicated to the legendary Zubeen Garg and is open to all.
