The cultural evening was organised by Delhi-based Kala Kunj at the India International Centre auditorium yesterday.
Young dancer Richa Jain, daughter of Kathak dancers Ravi Jain and Nalini Jain held the audience spellbound with her performance to the poetic words of Sufi mystic Amir Khusrou, 'Ae Ri Sakhi Mora Piya Ghar Aayo' where she herself sang the couplets while performing.
She later weaved the spirituality of Sufism deeper with her choreography on Sufi kalam 'Tere Ishq Ne Nachaya Thaya Thaya' while presenting 'Gut Nikas' mesmerising the audiences with her grace, elegance, precision and versatility.
"Our aim is to help people attain tranquillity in this busy life," Richa said.
Internationally renowned Odissi dancer Sharon Lowen, who attended the performance, said, "I have seen her (Richa) grow as a dancer in front of me. And, she performed wonderfully today."
Vocal artist Siddharth Kaul earlier set the tone for the evening with his soulful rendition of ghazals.
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Starting off with heart-touching 'Dil Jalta Hai to Jalne De', he immediately won the hearts of the audience.
"I did not understand the language in which he (Kaul) sang but I could feel the music, as music has no language. And the female dancer was so amazing. Even her singing was good. Impressive," said Canadian national Tim, who was accompanied by his wife Sally and son Scott.
Becky, from the US, who teaches at the American Embassy School, said she appreciated the "grace, precision and beauty of Richa's performance".
"The fusion of Sufi and Ghazal is a confluence of 'ganga-jamuna', a good mix of cultures," said Hindi poet and satirist Ashok Chakradhar.