Sovan Lal Sahaa 1935 – 2024

For decades, Mr. Saha led with unwavering strength, ensuring Hindusthan Record remained a sanctuary where artists could create without compromise. He was a banyan tree to all who knew him—a source of shelter, wisdom, and protection for his colleagues and his community. Though he moved through the world with great humility, eschewing fame for the sake of cultural enrichment, his impact on social change was immeasurable. Under his stewardship, Hindusthan Record was not merely a business—it was a cultural institution, a guardian of India's sonic heritage. His vision extended beyond the recording studio. He understood that preserving India's musical traditions meant empowering the artists who carried them forward, protecting the craftsmanship of those who gave them form, and ensuring that future generations would inherit not just recordings, but a living tradition.