A stellar performance by Shreya Ghoshal captivates Chicago Music Lovers
Chicago IL: Sahil and L.A. Tan Chicago local promoter presented Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert at 8.00 pm this Friday, September, 14 2012 at Akoo Theatre (Rosemont), 5400 N. River Road, Des Plaines IL 60018. By On public Demand Shreya sang some old Golden Melodies in addition to her own newer hit songs. Shri Balaji Entertainments was a national promoter of Shreya Ghoshal tour in North America.
The program started with entry of Iqubal Jafri as MC and few performances of local artists were presented starting with songs from Ms. Dasgupta, Pasha, a dance with song by Komal Sharma and a young dancer Nisha. All these warmed up the audience those were eager to hear Shreya.
Amidst screaming proclamations of love from fans with rhythmic claps and audible hums, Shreya unfolded her repertoire of soothing love songs, delectable duets with up and coming singer Prithvi (who often drew attention with his deep, powerful vocals) and vigorous danceable numbers. In addition Iquabal Jafri played the role of MC as well as sang few songs with his spirited voice and exceptional method. So there was ‘ ‘Tujh mein rabb dikhta hai’, ‘Teri oru, teri oru’, ‘Naino ko dheere dheere’, ‘Tere mast mast do nain’, ‘Piya bole’, ‘Mashaallah’, ‘Ooh la la’ and ‘Chikni chameli’. She flitted through contrasting expressions and styles even travelling back in time to render the hauntingly melodic ‘Lag ja gale’.
With a twinkling smile and relaxed demeanor she took up listeners’ requests that reverberated through the packed hall. There’s no chance of a retake in a live show.” She sang number of songs to the demand of audience and tried to satisfy all with her sweet and hilarious voice.
‘Bairi Piya’ from Devdas that heralded her entry into playback singing was served by Shreya as a rich dessert to wind up a hearty meal spiced well with sur and taal.
Her candor was appreciated with a thundering applause. And Shreya said, “Such a discerning audience! Nothing like singing in this city. I wish I could perform here often.” The singer maintained the conversational space more with her musical sensibility and less with drama. Though most songs came imbued with additional feeling and dynamic turn of phrases, the embellishments were not in-your-face and remained true to the essence of the original. Her unabashed virtuosity balanced beautifully with her nuanced singing and graceful moves.
The orchestra gathered around Shreya to play an effective supporting role while she herself drew upon all of her stamina and technique to deliver a mercurial ‘no break’ two-and-a-half hour concert. Light Effects and Sound system were very well synchronized.
Before ending the program Shreya thanked the entire team of organizers calling Balaji Entertainment dignitaries, who called other dignitaries whose tireless work made this show successful.
Shreya Ghoshal (born March 12, 1984) is an Indian singer. Best known as a playback singer in Hindi films, she also sings in other Indian languages including Bengali, Malayalam, Assamese, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Tamil and Telugu. Ghoshal’s career began when she won the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contest as an adult. Her Bollywood playback singing career began with Devdas, for which she received National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer along with Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. Since then, she has received many other awards. Ghoshal was also honored from the U.S. from the state of Ohio, wherein Governor Ted Strickland declared June 26 2012 as “Shreya Ghoshal Day” She has been performing all over the world and captivating audience with her charming personality, ability to connect to audience instantly and above all her musical ability. She has judged child contestant in Musical Talent Show “Voice Of India – Chhote Ustad” with exceptional ability. Her performance as a team leader and a performer in “Music Ka Maha Muqabala” has been legendary.
She wishes to take her musical talent much beyond the film music and expand her horizon in other genre of music in particular Hindustani Classical Music. In the Filmfare South Awards 2012, Shreya Ghoshal won not one, not two, but three awards!! For ‘Best Playback Singer – Female ‘in 3 languages – Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Shreya’s Musical Hattrick would not come as a surprise to you if you have heard the award winning songs.
With 4 National Awards, 4 Film fare Awards, and 29 awards in all, Shreya Ghoshal is the most awarded playback singer today. From the movie Devdas till date, her voice resounds in almost all the movies made both in Bollywood and down South. She has been performing all over the world and captivating audiences with her charming personality and musical ability. After winning numerous awards for her melodious tracks, Shreya Ghoshal impressed music lovers at Akoo Theater, Chicago. Her USA/Canada tour began with today’s program.
Shreya Ghoshal tour dates, Shreya Ghoshal
Friday 14 September 2012Akoo Theatre at Rosemont Rosemont, IL, U
Saturday 15 September 2012Sun National Bank Center Trenton, NJ, US
Sunday 16 September 2012Hershey Centre Mississauga, ONT, Canada
Friday 21 September 2012Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC, US
Sunday 23 September 2012Ohio Theatre Columbus, OH, US
Friday, September 28, 2012 Linda W. Chapin Theater Orlando, FL
Sponsors of the show was AAPI Charitable Trust, ERP World, Big Cinema, Star Mantra, Reliance Global, Combined Oil Company, Meghana Jewelers’, and Maruti.
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