And with that came the final concert of 2025—one that quietly became far more than just a musical evening.
It was also the last concert in the life of one of its listeners—the very person who had arranged it. With sheer willpower, he made his way there, if only for a couple of hours, as though answering a final call of music. The evening moved through compositions like He Shaam Sundar, Bhay Ithale Sampat Nahi, and Alabela Sajan—the last two being his personal requests. There was a certain tenderness in singing them, knowing they were meant for him, and that he was there, listening. In that moment, it felt as if music had found its purpose—not just to entertain, but to accompany, to comfort, and to stay with someone through a meaningful passage. It was overwhelming in its own way, yet left behind a quiet sense of fulfilment—felt not just on stage, but across the room.
That same feeling reflected in the way the audience responded—an appreciation not just for the music, but for the thought behind it, for someone choosing to bring such moments to them. In many ways, it echoed the vision of the founders of ICMA, Shri Mahesh Kale and Mrs. Purva Gujar-Kale—something the students are, in their own way, trying to carry forward. With her presence that evening, the experience seemed to come together in a quiet, meaningful way.
It was also the last concert in the life of one of its listeners—the very person who had arranged it. With sheer willpower, he made his way there, if only for a couple of hours, as though answering a final call of music. The evening moved through compositions like He Shaam Sundar, Bhay Ithale Sampat Nahi, and Alabela Sajan—the last two being his personal requests. There was a certain tenderness in singing them, knowing they were meant for him, and that he was there, listening. In that moment, it felt as if music had found its purpose—not just to entertain, but to accompany, to comfort, and to stay with someone through a meaningful passage. It was overwhelming in its own way, yet left behind a quiet sense of fulfilment—felt not just on stage, but across the room.
That same feeling reflected in the way the audience responded—an appreciation not just for the music, but for the thought behind it, for someone choosing to bring such moments to them. In many ways, it echoed the vision of the founders of ICMA, Shri Mahesh Kale and Mrs. Purva Gujar-Kale—something the students are, in their own way, trying to carry forward. With her presence that evening, the experience seemed to come together in a quiet, meaningful way.
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