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A stellar performance by Shreya Ghoshal captivates Chicago Music Lovers
A stellar performance by Shreya Ghoshal captivates Chicago Music Lovers
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Chicago IL: Sahil and L.A. Tan Chicago presented Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert on September, 14 2012 at
Akoo Theatre (Rosemont), 5400 N. River Road, Des Plaines IL 60018. By public demand Shreya sang some
old Golden Melodies in addition to her own newer hit songs. Shri Balaji Entertainment is the national promoter
of Shreya Ghoshal tour in North America.
The program started with entry of Iqubal Jafri as MC and few performances of local artists were presented
starting with songs from Ms. Dasgupta, followed by a song by the ZeeTV Zing First prize winner Natasha
Trikha, a dance by Komal Sharma and a young dancer Nisha. All these warmed up the audience who were
eager to hear Shreya.
Amidst screaming proclamations of love from fans with rhythmic claps and audible hums, Shreya unfolded her
repertoire of soothing love songs, delectable duets with up and coming singer Prithvi (who often drew attention
with his deep, powerful vocals) and vigorous danceable numbers. In addition Iqbal Jeffery played the role of
MC as well as sang a few songs with his spirited voice. So there was ‘ ‘Tujh mein rab dikhta hai’, ‘Teri ore, teri
ore’, ‘Naino ko dheere dheere’, ‘Tere mast mast do nain’, ‘Piya bole’, ‘Mashaallah’, ‘Ooh la la’ and ‘Chikni
chameli’. She flitted through contrasting expressions and styles even travelling back in time to render the
hauntingly melodic ‘Lag ja gale’.
With a twinkling smile and relaxed demeanor she took up listeners’ requests that reverberated through the
packed hall. She sang number of songs requested by the audience and tried to satisfy all her loving fans.
‘Bairi Piya’ from Devdas that heralded her entry into playback singing was served by Shreya as a rich dessert to
wind up a hearty meal spiced well with sur and taal.
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