CHICAGO: Dhwani Entertainment, promoters of local talent, presented “Fabulous Six – Tribute to Legendary Singers of Bollywood” at Elgin Community College, Art Center Building on Saturday, March 8.
It was a breathtaking on stage show that took the audience to memory lane paying tribute to Kishore, Manna Dey, Rafi, Mukesh, Asha and Lataji. There were talented artists with live orchestra by M3 Group of Chicago.
Dances were performed by Tarana Kathak Dance Academy by girls under the guidance of Shital Dhanani with songs compiled by legendary music directors.
Shaurin Thakkar was MC of the program. One after the other melodious songs close to our hearts for every mood, happy, sad, romantic, masti, remembering the six eternal Bollywood legends were vocalized by Chicago’s very best singers like Shaila Khedkar, Rajesh Chalam and Padmini Rao. Other presenters were voice of ‘Manna Day’, Virendra Kothariji and another very popular versatile singer Sreepathyji, and Nipa Shah.
Dhwani is a conception of Virendra Kothari who has been immersed in musical programs for more than 15 years. It was his 38th wedding anniversary and he called on his wife on stage along with their three daughters and paid tribute to his wife by singing ‘Hamen Aur Jeeneki Chahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote’.
Asian Media USA