Lebanese musician Rodolphe Manoukian meets Arijit Singh in Kolkata

The world of Middle Eastern percussion and Indian melodies came together recently, as Lebanese artiste Rodolphe Manoukian, was involved in a series of touching moments with Bollywood’s most celebrated voices. The artiste, who recently made headlines around the world with a spirited performance of the popular Punjabi number Mundian To Bach Ke on the darbuka, was seen visibly moved by the experience of meeting Arijit Singh and Sonu Nigam, as he took to social media to share a series of photographs with his fans across the world.

Rodolphe Manoukian on how Arijit redefined success for him

Rodolphe, who recently made headlines around the world with a spirited performance of the popular Punjabi number Mundian To Bach Ke on the darbuka, was seen visibly moved by the experience of meeting Arijit Singh and Sonu Nigam, as he took to social media to share a series of photographs with his fans across the world. The artiste, who was in Kolkata recently for a scintillating performance, was seen watching Arijit perform live on stage, with some photographs also capturing the presence of veteran artiste Sonu Nigam behind the scenes.

For Rodolphe, the encounter was not merely about industry connections, but more about the philosophy that both he and Arijit share with regard to the world of stardom. As Rodolphe looks back on the encounter, he said, “No matter how high you rise, how far you go, or how loud the applause gets, staying humble is the real achievement,”

The encounter with Arijit comes at an interesting time in the life and career of the singer. Just last January, Arijit announced that he was leaving the world of commercial playback singing and shifting gears to work on independent projects exclusively. The move has already borne fruit, with the singer’s independent bhajan, Oh Shiv Mere, having been released and garnering support from fellow industry personalities, including Pankaj Tripathi and Shaan.

Rodolphe’s encounter with Arijit comes on the heels of the singer’s major achievement in Kolkata, where the singer performed at PC Chandra Garden in front of nearly 5,000 people. The event, which was for the Bismil Ki Mehfil collaboration, was the perfect proof that the fusion of Lebanese and Indian music that Rodolphe offers has found its place in the country. As both artistes pivot toward more personal, independent creative paths, their meeting stands as a testament to the power of authenticity in a fast-paced industry.

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