The Legends | Zubin Mehta’s Interview With Rajdeep Sardesai | Republic Day Special | India Today

0 January 26, 2026 13:44

World-renowned conductor Zubin Mehta joins Rajdeep Sardesai on India Today’s ‘The Legends’ to discuss his six-decade career and enduring connection to India. Approaching his 90th birthday, the Parsi maestro reflects on his upbringing in a musical household in Bombay under his father, Meli Mehta, and his education at Campion School and St. Xavier’s College before moving to Vienna. Despite leading the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, Mehta explains why he maintains his Indian citizenship. The interview covers his collaborations with Pandit Ravi Shankar and his experiences during the ‘Quit India’ movement. Mehta addresses the intersection of music and politics, revealing he canceled his 2026 Israel engagements due to opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies regarding Palestinians. He shares anecdotes about Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi while discussing his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which includes both Israeli and Palestinian musicians. Mehta concludes by highlighting the Parsi community’s philanthropic contributions to Mumbai’s heritage and his ongoing commitment to peace through music.

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