A First-of-Its-Kind Tribute at Royal Opera House: For the first time, the sounds of Punjabi folk will echo through the majestic Royal Opera House — a fitting venue for music born of soul, longing, and land.
Featuring Voices of Generational Legacy: You’ll witness rare performances by artists who carry forward their family’s folk heritage:
Sunaini Guleria Sharma, granddaughter of Surinder Kaur ji — the Nightingale of Punjab.
Amit Yamla, grandson of Yamla Jatt — legendary doyen of Punjabi folk and tumbi traditions.
Hargun Kaur, A.R. Rahman’s protégé whose voice fuses folk with Sufi and soul.
More Than Music – A Living Archive: This Mehfil isn’t a performance. It’s a conversation between generations. A way of remembering. A way of singing. A space where heritage is felt, not just heard.
Curated by Visionaries Who Live for Culture: The magic behind Once Upon India comes from three dreamers who turned nostalgia into an immersive platform:
Arpita: the soulful curator of stories and charm
Malini: a classical singer turned culture strategist
Shiva: a violinist and planner with a vision for Indian music’s revival
A Movement in the Making: Once Upon India has previously created magical evenings across India. Punjabi Mehfil is part of their larger mission: to bring India’s art and music to life through intimate, meaningful experiences.
