Very good. Proud to know this. 

Bharat Mata Ki Jai.  Always be very PROUD of your heritage.

found the show...but no performance...can't find Sammy on Google either

The name is Ben Parag. Check Youtube

Or wait for Friday, DJ Nehru will be in da House.

Prince give the wrong name...send me on wild goose chase

I saw some local performances...mostly religious songs...sounds good

When the Admin can't something right, it sets a bad example for everyone else. Since you mention Prince, I took the privilege to research Benny Parag farewell trip to India where he sang on the talent show, Dil Hai Hindustani. His name is Benny instead of Sammy, but a knowledgeable person would know how to manipulate his research to find something. I forgive you since you're only human. 

Benny Parag on Dil Hai Hindustani

Thanks for the link....

Benny Parag is a musical genius.  I saw him perform at Richmond Hill High School when he was a child and I told his grandfather he would be a world class singer one day.

Very nervous...big stage...will be able to overcome as he gets more comfortable

Good luck kid!

I am surprised that he is nervous.  The first time I saw him he was a child and he was belting out ghazals and Bollywood music effortlessly and fearlessly while playing his own tabla.   I was amazed at how brave he was at such a young age. 

Not too many kids sing ghazals.  I felt like I was watching a person who was in this world before.

Nervous because the venue is much much larger...performing in front of a familiar local audience is easier than the "big stage" in front of Bollywood stars in the mother country...emotional stuff

He did very well....once he got going, the talent overcame the nervousness

What amazed me, it that Karan Johar said he sang better than the original singer. In my lifetime, he is the second person I heard said that. Isn't this an insult of the original singer? Think in terms that the original is what sets the stage for copycats, etc. Without the original, there wouldn't be this particular song. 

Prince posted:

What amazed me, it that Karan Johar said he sang better than the original singer. In my lifetime, he is the second person I heard said that. Isn't this an insult of the original singer? Think in terms that the original is what sets the stage for copycats, etc. Without the original, there wouldn't be this particular song. 

I agree with Karan Johar.  Benny sings it better than the original singer.  You should go and see him in person at Richmond High School.  He is usually in a concert called Visions every year in November.  It's the best $15.00 you will ever spend.

His nervousness is acceptable until he gets comfortable. Remember, he sang for the first time before judges, singers, musicians and an audience to a larger capacity. They listen for fine details on one's singing. Your Hindi pronunciation, tone and pitch had to be perfect as well. For all of that, he did well.

Bibi, I use to attend live shows like the one you mentioned, but I haven't gone to one recently. Benny Parag will definitely renew my interest to attend any future show with him.

BTW, one year I took Nehru to see "Laff Til You Belly Bust" at RHHS. The cover charge was well spent.

Thank you!

There is amazing young talent coming out of your neighborhood there.  By the way, that song is from the movie Khabi Alvida Nah Kehna which is produced and Directed by Karan Johar and filmed in New York City.  One part is filmed in Grand Central Terminal and along Park Avenue.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

There is amazing young talent coming out of your neighborhood there.  By the way, that song is from the movie Khabi Alvida Nah Kehna which is produced and Directed by Karan Johar and filmed in New York City.  One part is filmed in Grand Central Terminal and along Park Avenue.

I am not a big Indian movie fan, but I love listening to Indian songs from professional singers and local talents. I believe Benny Parag is deeper into music on a higher level than most of our local singers. Now that he made it to India to showcase his talent, this will encourage a lot of young forks that are pursuing singing as a career. Coming back to the movies, I know from earlier days to now, things have changed for the better in terms of shooting locations and scenery, but the story line is not quite impressive for me. That's just my opinion. BTW, I didn't know you were a big fan, but before I aim to criticize, I should watch a few recent movies before rushing to judgement. It my pleasure to get entangle with Indian movies and songs with you in the future.  

Haha.  I am jack of all trades master of none.  If you want to get back into watching Indian movies watch the one I mentioned above.  Or any movie starring Sharukh Khan and Kajol.  You won't be disappointed.  My personal favorite is Dil Ka Rishta with Arjun Rampal and Ashwariya Rai.  Bollywood movies have come a long way.  They are not silly like many of the old ones.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Haha.  I am jack of all trades master of none.  If you want to get back into watching Indian movies watch the one I mentioned above.  Or any movie starring Sharukh Khan and Kajol.  You won't be disappointed.  My personal favorite is Dil Ka Rishta with Arjun Rampal and Ashwariya Rai.  Bollywood movies have come a long way.  They are not silly like many of the old ones.

The last Indian movie I saw was kutch, Kutch hota hai, and I love everything about that particular movie. That should give you an idea where I left off.  

OH rass prince wanna get tangle up with Indian songs an' Bibi, hehehehehe

Oh what tangle web we weave

Given that this was a live performance, the kid did excellent compared to the original....plus the original is done in a professional studio 

I like the kid's performance better...and I am generally critical

I heard this song before, but I never know which movie it is from, neither the stars of the movie. I will watch this movie over the weekend and give BIBI my feed back since I made a promise to her. This will be the first Indian movie I hope to watch since Kutch, Kutch Hota Hai. 

Admin, thanks for sharing.

You will love this Movie, Bachan is a sweetman in it.

Nehru posted:

You will love this Movie, Bachan is a sweetman in it.

Is there any rape man in this movie too?  

A decent Indian movie is Jab we Met