BY SONAM MIRPURI
LONG BEACH, CA - An evening bursting with reminiscing the magic of hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and even some more recent popular tracks, was hosted by StagePaint Productions who brought Kumar Sanu and AlkaYagnik live in concert to Southern California at the Terrace Theater here on May 13.
LONG BEACH, CA - An evening bursting with reminiscing the magic of hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and even some more recent popular tracks, was hosted by StagePaint Productions who brought Kumar Sanu and AlkaYagnik live in concert to Southern California at the Terrace Theater here on May 13.
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They took their fans through a nostalgic journey filled with flashbacks of the music of yester years.
The two energetic and vibrant artists took their turn on the stage to sing a variety of their hits accompanied with a symphony orchestra. First they sang separately; then the dynamic duo sang together. On their own the singers were entertaining and charismatic but when they came together, they ignited their microphones and set the stage on fire.
Kumar Sanu, the 2009 Padma Shri award recipient, opened the show. Walking on stage after the musical introduction of “Do Dil Mil Rahe Hai,” Sanu came on stage and lit a spark as he sang this popular number from `Pardes.’ Fans who could no longer contain themselves started cheering loudly. After the first song, Sanu took time to share an interesting fact with his fans. “The more you whistle, the more we will sing,” said Sanu as a way to ensure the audience participation..
Continuing his set list, Sanu sang “Bus Ek Sanam Chaahiye” from `Aashiqui ‘ which got the audience cheering, screaming, and whistling with just the opening beats. The audience did not even need the lyrics to recognize the song that was coming their way. Another song from the same album which garnered the same love and affection was “Dheere Dheere Se.”
Maintaining his pace and singing more of his hits , Sanu sang “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To” from `1942: A Love Story.’ With this song came the story of how Sanu originally got the opportunity to sing this song for the film and how the song came to be. This song got the audience clapping along to the beat.
“Sambhala Hai Maine” from the movie `Naaraaz’ was the next song Sanu sang which garnered high praise from the audience through screams, cheers, and whistles.
Drinking water in between when necessary Sanu continued singing even with his high temperature fever.“The show must go on,” said Sanu. Changing up the mood of the evening, the next song presented was a faster paced track raising the excitement level. “Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein” was the last song Sanu sang with high appreciation from the audience prior to taking a break. This hit from `Baazigar’ got loud cheers and claps. Additionally, this song got the audience to either dance in their seats or stand up and dance. AlkaYagnik, Queen of Melody, came on stage with the introductory music of the title song of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ being played and those in attendance immediately recognized the music and went wild, cheering, whistling and clapping. Yagnik came on stage singing the lyrics to this song. Then she continued her set song list by requesting everyone wearing the color of her next song to stand up and dance. “Laal Dupatta” was the next song of choice to which everyone in red happily obliged her request to dance.
“Raah Mein Unse Mulaqat,” one of Yagnik’s personal favorites, “Tip Tip Barsa Pani,” and “Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikhla” were the next numbers on the list which made her fans go wild with appreciation.
Taking this chance, Yagnik sang a medley of some of her hit tracks. From this assortment of songs “Dekha Hai Pehli Baar,” “Chhama Chhama,” “Taal Se Taal,” “Poocho Zara Poocho,” and “Ek Do Teen” were the ones which reaped the most love and gratitude from her fans. Yagnik not only sang a wide range of her own songs, she also knew the hook steps of each of the songs and was dancing along as she sang.
Giving the artists and the audience a break came time for an intermission.
Then the moment everyone was waiting for, the King and Queen of Melody came together to sing a few of their hit duets.
“Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai” was the first song of choice they sang together followed by “Teri Chunariya.” The fans cheered, clapped, screamed and whistled and a large number of them went up near the stage to try to shake hands with the artists and get selfies. Sanu and Yagnik had to stop singing and ask everyone to take their seats or they would not be able to continue.
Singing “Teri Chunariya” again; this time the duo personified the song with their dance moves. They brought the song to life, Sanu swayed Yagnik’s chuni as he sang “Teri Chunariya Dil Le Gayi” and Yagnik shook her wrist while she sang “Bhole Mera Kagana Dheere Dheere.” Sanu and Yagnik took a few moments to give the orchestra an opportunity to showcase their talents and get recognition.“This is an authentic performance because these are the original musicians from our songs,” said Sanu.
The orchestra then went into the opening notes of the title song from ‘Baazigar’ which was the next song which was garnered high praise from the audience. Sanu and Yagnik called to the stage members from Balaji Entertainment and StagePaint Productions without whom the concert would not have been possible. “Thanks for your support and keep looking for more shows,” said Manoj Kay Tee of StagePaint Productions.
“Chura Ke Dil Mera” was the following hit which drew screams, cheers, and whistles from fans demonstrating their love and appreciation of the duo. Once again the dynamic duo brought the song to life by dancing as they sang. The subsequent number the pair sang was “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” which also brought to the stage Sanu’s daughter, Shannon K. Earlier in the concert , in between the performances of the King and Queen of Bollywood, 15-year-old girl, Shannon K. was given the opportunity to sings a few songs. Additionally, the audience was informed that she recently released her first album “Perpetual.” Shannon K. sang a Whitney Houston original, “I Will Always Love You” and two of her own songs “Pretty Eyes” and “Alive.” Upon completion of her singing it was revealed that Shannon K. is Sanu’s eldest daughter who gave Los Angeles a surprise by her performance. After a fairly short second half all artists came together for the finale “Maine Tujhe Chhod Ke” bidding farewell to their fans.
The two energetic and vibrant artists took their turn on the stage to sing a variety of their hits accompanied with a symphony orchestra. First they sang separately; then the dynamic duo sang together. On their own the singers were entertaining and charismatic but when they came together, they ignited their microphones and set the stage on fire.
Kumar Sanu, the 2009 Padma Shri award recipient, opened the show. Walking on stage after the musical introduction of “Do Dil Mil Rahe Hai,” Sanu came on stage and lit a spark as he sang this popular number from `Pardes.’ Fans who could no longer contain themselves started cheering loudly. After the first song, Sanu took time to share an interesting fact with his fans. “The more you whistle, the more we will sing,” said Sanu as a way to ensure the audience participation..
Continuing his set list, Sanu sang “Bus Ek Sanam Chaahiye” from `Aashiqui ‘ which got the audience cheering, screaming, and whistling with just the opening beats. The audience did not even need the lyrics to recognize the song that was coming their way. Another song from the same album which garnered the same love and affection was “Dheere Dheere Se.”
Maintaining his pace and singing more of his hits , Sanu sang “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To” from `1942: A Love Story.’ With this song came the story of how Sanu originally got the opportunity to sing this song for the film and how the song came to be. This song got the audience clapping along to the beat.
“Sambhala Hai Maine” from the movie `Naaraaz’ was the next song Sanu sang which garnered high praise from the audience through screams, cheers, and whistles.
Drinking water in between when necessary Sanu continued singing even with his high temperature fever.“The show must go on,” said Sanu. Changing up the mood of the evening, the next song presented was a faster paced track raising the excitement level. “Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein” was the last song Sanu sang with high appreciation from the audience prior to taking a break. This hit from `Baazigar’ got loud cheers and claps. Additionally, this song got the audience to either dance in their seats or stand up and dance. AlkaYagnik, Queen of Melody, came on stage with the introductory music of the title song of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ being played and those in attendance immediately recognized the music and went wild, cheering, whistling and clapping. Yagnik came on stage singing the lyrics to this song. Then she continued her set song list by requesting everyone wearing the color of her next song to stand up and dance. “Laal Dupatta” was the next song of choice to which everyone in red happily obliged her request to dance.
“Raah Mein Unse Mulaqat,” one of Yagnik’s personal favorites, “Tip Tip Barsa Pani,” and “Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikhla” were the next numbers on the list which made her fans go wild with appreciation.
Taking this chance, Yagnik sang a medley of some of her hit tracks. From this assortment of songs “Dekha Hai Pehli Baar,” “Chhama Chhama,” “Taal Se Taal,” “Poocho Zara Poocho,” and “Ek Do Teen” were the ones which reaped the most love and gratitude from her fans. Yagnik not only sang a wide range of her own songs, she also knew the hook steps of each of the songs and was dancing along as she sang.
Giving the artists and the audience a break came time for an intermission.
Then the moment everyone was waiting for, the King and Queen of Melody came together to sing a few of their hit duets.
“Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai” was the first song of choice they sang together followed by “Teri Chunariya.” The fans cheered, clapped, screamed and whistled and a large number of them went up near the stage to try to shake hands with the artists and get selfies. Sanu and Yagnik had to stop singing and ask everyone to take their seats or they would not be able to continue.
Singing “Teri Chunariya” again; this time the duo personified the song with their dance moves. They brought the song to life, Sanu swayed Yagnik’s chuni as he sang “Teri Chunariya Dil Le Gayi” and Yagnik shook her wrist while she sang “Bhole Mera Kagana Dheere Dheere.” Sanu and Yagnik took a few moments to give the orchestra an opportunity to showcase their talents and get recognition.“This is an authentic performance because these are the original musicians from our songs,” said Sanu.
The orchestra then went into the opening notes of the title song from ‘Baazigar’ which was the next song which was garnered high praise from the audience. Sanu and Yagnik called to the stage members from Balaji Entertainment and StagePaint Productions without whom the concert would not have been possible. “Thanks for your support and keep looking for more shows,” said Manoj Kay Tee of StagePaint Productions.
“Chura Ke Dil Mera” was the following hit which drew screams, cheers, and whistles from fans demonstrating their love and appreciation of the duo. Once again the dynamic duo brought the song to life by dancing as they sang. The subsequent number the pair sang was “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” which also brought to the stage Sanu’s daughter, Shannon K. Earlier in the concert , in between the performances of the King and Queen of Bollywood, 15-year-old girl, Shannon K. was given the opportunity to sings a few songs. Additionally, the audience was informed that she recently released her first album “Perpetual.” Shannon K. sang a Whitney Houston original, “I Will Always Love You” and two of her own songs “Pretty Eyes” and “Alive.” Upon completion of her singing it was revealed that Shannon K. is Sanu’s eldest daughter who gave Los Angeles a surprise by her performance. After a fairly short second half all artists came together for the finale “Maine Tujhe Chhod Ke” bidding farewell to their fans.
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