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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumbai tumhari aur meri love story hai: Shreya Ghoshal sets BKC ablaze with melody
Shreya Ghoshal captivated Mumbai with an electrifying performance at Jio Garden, BKC, delivering a night of nostalgia and celebration. The melody queen expressed her deep connection to the city, calling it her 'love story' and home. Saturday evening turned into a surreal musical celebration as Shreya Ghoshal took centrestage at BKC, delivering an unforgettable performance that was nothing short of electric. Thousands gathered to watch the melody queen live in action, and she did not disappoint, holding the audience in rapturous delight from the first note to the final bow. As the evening set in and the crowd erupted in deafening cheers, Shreya made a powerful entrance singing 'Sunn Raha Hai', setting the tone for a night of nostalgia, emotion, and celebration. 'Are you ready to sing with me, Mumbai? Are you ready to party?' she asked, and the crowd responded with euphoric chants of 'Shreya, Shreya!' 'Mujhe iss din ka intezar saalon se tha!' Brimming with emotion, Shreya expressed how special the Mumbai concert was for her. 'Finally the day has come, and I am performing in Mumbai (The same show was to be held earlier on May 10 at the same venue). I am so excited! Trust me Mumbai, mujhe iss din ka intezar saalon se tha!' she said, visibly overwhelmed. 'Bahut gaana hai, it's going to be an incredible night. Sab saath mein gaane wale hain. Hope you are prepared with some moves!' She then set the stage ablaze with chart-toppers like 'Tum Kya Mile', 'Jadu Hai Nasha Hai', and many more, turning the ground into one massive karaoke session with the audience singing in unison. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest in Kolkata's Iconic Twin Towers Today Keventer ONE Undo 'Mumbai tumhari aur meri love story hai' Declaring her eternal bond with the city, Shreya said, 'I have a perfect song, because Mumbai tumhari aur meri love story hai. Aisi love story honi hai because Mumbai mera ghar hai, meri Bhoomi hai, mera sab kuch hai.' That heartfelt proclamation was followed by songs that touched the soul, 'O Rangrez,' 'Piyu Bole,' 'O Saathi Re,' and 'Deewani Mastani.' As she sang, Shreya also took time to connect with fans holding up placards. 'You've travelled 12,000 kilometres to be here!?' she read aloud in amazement. One fan had brought her a painted portrait to which she asked, 'Main yeh rakh loon?' A girl from Kota caught her eye, prompting a warm, 'You are from Kota! Hello, girl from my place!' 'Singing a Gulzar Saab song is an award in itself' Shreya paid rich tributes to the lyricists and composers who've shaped her musical journey. 'Gulzar saab ka koi gaana agar ga liya toh wohi award hai apne aap mein.' Reflecting on her blessed journey, she added, 'Mujhe saare composers ne apne best gaane diye hain. Main bahut shukr guzar hoon unn sab ka. Aaj bhi woh sab gaane dil ko chhoote hain… because acche music ki life bahut lambi hoti hai.' She then delivered those very timeless tunes that audiences continue to cherish, proving that good music indeed has no expiration date. 'Aaj sabse surili audience hai. kasam se' As the audience harmonised note-for-note, Shreya playfully joked, 'Everywhere I perform, I say, 'I have the best singing audience today.' I have said this in so many places that iss sentence ka koi trust value nahi raha. Iske toh memes bhi ban chuka hai. But today I really have to say, 'Aaj sabse surili audience hai. Sacchi main, kasam se.'' Popular Bollywood singers were spotted cheering from the audience including Benny Dayal, Amit Trivedi, Aditi Singh Sharma, and Shalmali Kholgade. 'The reason I became a singer is because of Lata Ji's voice' In one of the evening's most poignant moments, Shreya paid tribute to her greatest inspiration, Lata Mangeshkar. 'The reason I became a singer is because of her voice. Her songs inspired me to choose music beyond just a simple passion or a career.' She followed this with soul-stirring renditions of 'Lag Jaa Gale' and 'Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar'. 'This is the first time I am singing this verse on stage' In a surprise, Shreya sang a verse she had never sung live before. 'There are so many songs I want to sing but never have the time. But aaj main tayyari karke aayi hoon. This is the first time I am singing this verse from 'Main Agar Kahoon' on stage.' The magical moment left the audience spellbound. She also performed duets with singers Kinjal Chatterjee and Chaitanya Devadhe, fondly calling him 'Chaitu.' They sang some favorites like 'Manwa Laage,' 'Tere Naina,' 'Teri Ore,' 'Dagabaaz Re,' and 'Saans. ' 'Thank you for being with me despite the rain' Despite a mid-concert drizzle, the crowd stayed rooted to their spots. Organisers swiftly distributed free raincoats to all. Shreya smiled and thanked them saying, 'Thank you for being with me despite the rain today.' Towards the end, she warmly introduced every member of her band and background vocalists, showing her appreciation for the people who make the magic happen behind the scenes. After nearly 40 songs and three hours of pure musical bliss, Shreya closed the night with a powerful tribute to India's armed forces with 'Vande Mataram'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor: Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Papon, Usha Uthup call off concerts amid India-Pakistan tensions
American comedian-actor Kevin Hart's concert in Delhi that was scheduled for April 30 was called off due to the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam. And now, given the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, several music shows are being cancelled. Singer Arijit Singh took to social media to announce the cancellation of his May 9 concert in Abu Dhabi. A post shared by Arijit Singh (@arijitsingh) He wrote, 'Due to recent events, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Arijit Singh live concert in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for 9 May 2025, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. We deeply appreciate your patience, support and understanding during this time. We are working closely with the venue and the new date will be announced soon.' The Usha Uthup Live, which was scheduled for tonight (May 10) in Mumbai, 'had to be postponed' in light of the geo-political situation in the country. 'We appreciate your understanding and support during these unforeseen and challenging circumstances. Our team remains committed to bringing you more events shortly, under safer and more favourable conditions,' the organisers said. A post shared by Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir (@vcmvrindavan) Similarly, Shankar Mahadevan's Delhi concert had to be called off. The composer-singer took to social media to share the news on Thursday night. He wrote: 'Due to the situation prevailing in the country, we have decided to postpone our Delhi concert, Geet Govind, which was scheduled for May 17. We will announce the new date soon. We pray to Lord Krishna for your well-being and stand firmly in solidarity with our beloved nation.' Singer Kailash Kher, who has a concert in Bengaluru tonight, will take the stage. The organiser, Randhir Roy of Panache Media, says, 'We are going ahead with Kailash ji's show in Bengaluru. However, Papon's concert of Sunday (May 11) in Kanpur has been postponed.' Singer Lakhwinder Wadali was scheduled to perform a concert, Jashn-e-Sufi, in Mumbai yesterday (May 9). But the concert was called off. 'We were preparing for the show for months, but since 17 people, including the artistes and crew, were supposed to travel from Amritsar, we decided to call it off,' says Vishaka Agarwal Kothari of Vivikta Entertainers Pvt Ltd., the organisers of the concert. Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and singer Jigardan Gadhavi, too, took to social media to inform about the postponement of their their concerts. While Rishab had a show scheduled for Indore yesterday (May 9), Jigardan had a concert in Mumbai on May 10. Musicians Anuv Jain and Zaeden's Pune concert that was slated for today (May 10) has been postponed indefinitely. Anuv took to his Insta Stories to share this. Many public concerts and wedding concerts are going on as planned. Singer Shreya Ghoshal's All Hearts Tour in Mumbai's Jio Garden, which is scheduled for today, is happening as planned (status till the time of going to press). Meanwhile, artistes performing at weddings have had a mixed bag. While shows in the North have been called off, those in other cities are still on. 'I performed at a wedding in Raipur on Thursday, but given the current situation, the scale of the celebration was mellow. I also performed at Bengaluru last night and have a show in Goa in the coming weeks, which is still on. However, some shows that were locked for places like Delhi, Bhavnagar and Rajkot (both Gujarat) have been called off,' says singer Rajdeep Chatterjee.
