Musical evening at Nayaganj metro stn
The event began at 5pm and featured timeless tracks.
Artists delivered captivating performances on friendship-themed songs, leaving the audience enchanted and encouraging many to sing along.
The highlight of the event was the enthusiastic participation of the passengers.
The event was organised under Kanpur Metro's 'Show Your Talent' initiative, which aims to promote cultural engagement by hosting performances such as solo/group singing, band acts, sketching, and street plays at metro stations. Artists wishing to be a part of this platform can reach out by sharing their name and mobile number at kanpurmetropr@upmrcl.co.in.
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