Carrying inherited wisdom, reflections, and stories that hold true for every generation, Laksh becomes our guide to the evening through his quintessential storytelling andaaz.

Laksh’s own journey mirrors this sensibility. From corporate corridors to the stage, his path reflects the courage to follow what calls from within.

This time, he steps in as the festival host for the Samaa Stage, anchoring the evening with warmth, wit, and timeless narratives.

Satpal Wadali, a powerful voice that carries forward the rich musical legacy of the legendary Wadali Brothers.

Deeply rooted in the Patiala gharana, Satpal comes from a family where music has lived through riyaz, devotion and an unbroken relationship with the Sufi tradition.

He trained extensively in the art of singing folk music under the guidance of his father, the late Ustad Shri Piyare Lal Wadali, and his uncle, Padma Shree Ustad Puran Chand Wadali—together known as the Wadali Brothers.

Sona Mohapatra is a celebrated singer, composer, and performer known for her fearless voice and acute musical sensibility. Her artistry forms a living bridge between deep-rooted cultural inheritance and audacious futurism.

Working across languages and forms, she approaches music as both expression and inquiry. Drawing from the formless truth of Kabir, the rebellious love of Bulleh Shah, the devotion of Mirabai, the yearning of Parvati Baul, and the wild abandon of untamed lovers, she revives India’s timeless understanding of music as surrender.

Her diverse discography — from the iconic Bollywood romance of Ambarsariya and Naina to the fierce feminist anthems Rupaiya and Bekhauff, and the folk-reviving spirit of Rangabati and Rasarkeli Bo — converges into a singular vision: music as the space where seeker and sought dissolve.

Marham is a poet and singer whose words and voice take you on an inward journey, exploring the intricacies of life, its joys and simplicity and the many ways we see the world. Through her baithaks, she shares stories and verses that feel real, personal and grounded in everyday lived experience.

Her way of weaving poetry with music has shaped a style that is direct, honest and warm.

This edition, Marham brings her riveting style to the Sufi Heritage Festival. A performance you’ll want to be fully present for.

Maati Baani is a Mumbai-based world music duo formed by vocalist Nirali Kartik and composer Kartik Shah. Their work brings Indian folk melodies and poetry into conversation with electronic and global sounds, creating a musical language that travels across cultures and contexts.

The name Maati Baani translates to the language of the earth — a reflection of their belief that music moves beyond borders and hierarchies. Deeply inspired by the poetry of Kabir, Mirabai and Bulleh Shah, their sound carries forward the Bhakti tradition’s emphasis on equality, devotion and a direct relationship with the divine.

Daler Mehndi is an artist whose music has moved generations, from the exuberance of the 90s to spaces of deeper, spiritual listening. Trained in the Patiala Gharana from a young age, his musical journey has long been shaped by Sufi spiritual thought.

At the Festival, he presents Soul to Supreme — a contemplative offering drawn from Sufi poetry and devotional traditions. Here, rhythm, voice, and text come together in a shared listening experience, revealing a quieter, more inward dimension of his journey.

Amandeep Khayal a poet, storyteller, and performer known for his evocative writing, will be joined by indie-pop singer-songwriter Rahul Shah. 

Together, they present Haal Faqeeran Da, a poetic and musical journey through the life of Shiv Kumar Batalvi, often remembered as the Keats of Punjab. The performance travels back to an era where rebellion was often loud and outward, while Batalvi chose a quieter path, turning inward through nostalgia, love, and longing.