India, June 25 -- Flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has captivated generations with his soulful melodies. But did you know that his flute has also breathed life into quite a few classics of Indian cinema? From Silsila (1981) and Chandni (1989) to Lamhe (1991) and Darr (1993), his music has won him a worldwide audience. Honouring his revered legacy, the upcoming event Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage is a Bollywood musical which brings to life the extraordinary journey of the renowned flautist. "It is no mean feat to depict the grand life and work of Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia ji," says Vikas Rawat, the male lead, adding, "My most precious memories are from the premier show where we showcased his life in his presence... This play has also given me the opportunity to expand my skill set by playing multiple characters like SD Burman da (music composer) and Raj Kapoor ji (actor)." Reshma Shetty, the female lead who plays the flautist's wife, Anuradha, shares, "My observation during the process when this production was being conceived has been that Pandit ji faced several challenges but never went into victim mode. With joy and a smile, he always rose like a phoenix." Having attended a previous staging of the production, Pt Chaurasiya calls the upcoming show as the best gift on his birthday (July 1): "I was so overwhelmed to watch this musical play on stage. It was like looking at my own life unfolding in front of me... The actors, singers and musicians are so good; listening to them, I was transported to my good old studio recording days." HTC...