Abu Dhabi: ‘Yaadon Ki Baarat’ a musical event featuring yesteryear’s super hits made the evening memorable for all the music lovers present at the India Social and Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi on Thursday, July 5.
The well organised event by Broadway Event Management in association with India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC), Abu Dhabi took the audience on a trip down memory lane, leaving them spellbound and yearning for more. The show, ably supported by a full-fledged live orchestra of talented musicians and famous singers, evoked nostalgia with their beautiful rendition receiving an astounding response from the audience.
The entertainment secretary of ISC Srikumar welcomed the guests and the audience. Rupert Vaz, well-known compere of Abu Dhabi, introduced the theme of the event and lead the prayer song “Itni Shakti hamein de na data” along with the singers to begin the programme.
Rupert Vaz then introduced the Master of Ceremonies RJ Sahil (of Radio Mirchi fame) and handed over the microphone to him.
The team of talented singers included the versatile singers Anitha, Mohammed Haneef and Ranjan Das who blended their vocals to match the musical marvels of Bollywood playback singers like Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Asha Bhonsle, Lata Mangeshkar and others. Their beautiful renditions turned the evening into a mesmerising journey through the old and fond memories of the yesteryear’s hits. The enchanted crowd applauded each of the beautiful numbers.
The lively compering by RJ Sahil with his ready wit and “Shayari” in Hindi not only captured the attention of the audience but also won their hearts. Music for the event was by music director Raj Gopal and his team.
The special attraction of the evening was the dance performance by Nagesh Kumar of Filmfare fame, mimicking the popular artists such as Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Johnnie Walker etc. The audience was found dumbfounded at the precision with which Nagesh imitated the dancing style of every actor. The audience gave him a standing ovation at the performance enacting Raj Kapoor.
The packed audience thoroughly enjoyed the event which went on well past midnight.
Broadway Event Management and Royal Institute of Music and Arts were the event partners of the evening’s show. Broadway Event Management is a well-known and professional organisation providing sound, lighting, stage set up, LED screens, DJ, MC, video and still-photo coverage for indoor and outdoor events all over the UAE. Royal Institute of Music and Arts is one of the oldest and most popular music institutes in Abu Dhabi since 1999. Thousands of students trained by the institute are pursuing their career in various parts of the world.
Main sponsors of the show were Nirvana Travel and Tourism and Al Khalidiya Group of Industries.
