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Kumar Sanu concert promises to be magical

Kumar Sanu

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In another week’s time, the Guyana National Stadium is expected to be filled to capacity as Bollywood singing legend Kumar Sanu performs. Tickets are out at several locations countrywide and the buzz has been spreading.

The singing legend is expected to arrive in Guyana at least a day before the concert that is billed for September 25. The second show is set for the Albion Community Centre ground the following day. Lovers of Bollywood Film music are urged to get their tickets at the earliest to avoid the rush.

Rachna Chopra

Rachna Chopra

The Bollywood Playback singer will be accompanied by Rachna Chopra who is known for her melodious voice. Both of the international artistes will be backed by the Shakti Strings Orchestra and it will be the first time that a Guyanese band will accompany two renowned singers.

There will be other local performers including the founder of Shakti String, Cecelia Samaroo and the versatile Prince JP and Pooran Seeraj, among others. This is the first time also that the Shakti Stings Orchestra will be doing an all Bollywood show.

Nevertheless, those who plan to be a part of the event will be given a treat like never before. Two years ago, the singing sensation performed at “Music of the World” and left patrons blown away. Similarly, come September 25 and 26, the legend will take you back to the golden days with his hits of yesteryear.

He will also pop several of the modern hits that are known to all. Be prepared for an evening of classic Bollywood music.

Tickets for the event cost $3500 for VIP, $20,000 for VVIP and $2000 general admission. Children under 13 will be admitted at a cost of $1000.

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Kumar Sanu to perform in Guyana on September 25 and 26

kumar sanuArjun & sons presents renowned Bollywood Playback singer Kumar Sanu in two big shows slated for September, as he continues his world tour. On Friday, September 25, he will be performing at the Guyana National Stadium, East Bank Demerara, and on Saturday, September 26, he will be performing at the Albion Community Centre ground, Corentyne, Berbice.

He will be accompanied by young Bollywood sensation Rachna Chopra who is known for her melodious voice. The two international artistes will be backed by the Shakti Strings Orchestra and it is the first time that the band will accompany two world class singers.

Rachna ChopraThe singers will arrive in Guyana a few days before the concert to cater for rehearsals. Apart from the two international artistes, Guyana’s own Cecelia Samaroo will be performing several Bollywood hits, as well as Pooran Seeraj and Prince JP. The two-night event will feature popular Hollywood hits.

 

About Kumar Sanu

Kumar Sanu started his playback career in 1986 with a Bangladeshi film “Tin Kanya”, which was directed by Shibli Sadiq.

In 1987, Music Director and Singer Jagjit Singh offered Sanu the chance to sing in the Hindi film “Aandhiyan” released in 1990. In 1989, Jagjit Singh introduced Kumar Sanu to Kalyanji Anandji at their residence in Mumbai.

On their suggestion, Kumar Sanu got his name changed from Kedarnath Bhattachariya to Kumar Sanu, because his voice and singing style was much influenced by Kishore Kumar. Anandji shared this story in the Show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai hosted by Farooq Sheikh. Sanu then relocated to Mumbai, where Kalyanji-Anandji gave him the opportunity to sing in the film “Jaadugar”.

Sanu went on to work with composers including Naushad, Ravindra Jain, Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Pt R K Razdan, Kalyanji Anandji and Usha Khanna.

For the 1990 film “Aashiqui”, Music Directors Nadeem-Shravan got Sanu to sing all but one of the songs. He won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare Awards as Best Male Playback Singer.

His next Filmfare Award came for songs in the movies “Saajan” (1991), “Deewana” (1992), “Baazigar” (1993), and “1942: A Love Story” (1994). He then went on to create a world record by recording 28 playback songs in one day.

Tickets for the event cost $3500 for VIP, $20,000 for VVIP and $2000 general admission. Children under 13 will be admitted at a cost of $1000. Ticket locations will be released shortly.

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