Vidya Sethuraman
India Post News Service
SAN JOSE, CA: City National Civic, San Jose once again laid down an exquisite celebration of joy and happiness that thrilled music, and entertainment lovers with the Bollywood Queen of Singing Sunidhi Chauhan and Badshah. The huge and tremendous crowd of 2600+ gathered at City National Civic on Nov 4 to enjoy, experience and to celebrate the rich festival of music. Students from Gurus of Dance, Aditya Patel Dance Company performed the opening act on the blockbuster song from Bahubali.
It was a double treat this Diwali for Bay area music lovers with Bollywood’s Sunidhi Chauhan and Badhshah performing to a full house. Sunidhi Chauhan, whose voice remains unforgettable because of songs like ‘Ruki Ruki‘ and ‘Mehboob Mere‘, set the stage on fire alongside Badshah in Silicon Valley. The show was organized by Instant Karma, Rasika and Dembi Productions.
Instant Karma, premier Bay area entertainment company has organized and promoted several events in Bay Area. The team has successfully hosted major Bollywood parties, Fashion Shows, Live Concerts, Independent Movie Premiers, Comedy Shows, Dance Contest and charity events for past few years in Bay area.
Sunidhi Chauhan is a world renowned singer who has had numerous blockbuster hits to her credit. Popular for her songs like “Desi Girl,” “Ishq Sufiyana,” “Dhoom Machale,” “Aaja Nachle,” “Sheila Ki Jawani,” “Kamli,” “Dilli Wali Girlfriend,” “Kachi Kaliyan,” “Thaare Vaaste,” “Aayo Re” and numerous others. Sunidhi has also been nominated for and won several awards including the prestigious Indian International Film, Zee Cine, Filmfare, Global Indian Music, Star Screen and Mirchi. Chauhan in particular is known for her versatility and distinct vocal texture.
There was never a dull moment as Sunidhi had the audience dancing at their seats to the tunes of Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai, Marjani, Dance pe chance, Deedar De, Mind blowing Mahiya, Beedi Jalaile and much, much more. She also sung some evergreen and slow songs which created a romantic wave among the audience. In between songs, the entire hall rung with chants of ‘Sheela’, without disappointing the audience she gave an electrifying performance of the blockbuster number. It was exactly what the entire audience had been waiting for which made it a perfect show.
Bollywood Hip Hop King and Indian rapper, Badshah and team, set the stage on fire and enthralled the audience for the final 90 minutes with “Jumma Chumma” and “Saturday,” to the delight of his diehard fans. The rapper and his crew started belting his hits such as Wakhra Swag Ni, Kar Gaye Chull, Humma Humma, Chalo Nacho and finished the segment with Kala Chasma, which was an icing on the cake. In a short span of time the performer, composer and singer has set new trends in the whole of the South Asian Music Industry.
Rajiv Kohli, Intero Real Estate was one of the main sponsors for the evening. He donated 15 tickets to the seniors from Priya Living, Bay Area.
As music has its own beautiful way to bring together people regardless of age or gender. The show was a huge success as one could hear the crowd was humming their favorite numbers with much satisfying smiling faces by the end of the show.