The NMACC Grand Theatre in Mumbai came alive as music lovers were transported through time with Forever Kishore Shaan Se – the ace singe...
The NMACC Grand Theatre in Mumbai came alive as music lovers were
transported through time with Forever Kishore Shaan Se – the ace singer Shaan’s
first-ever full-fledged tribute to the legendary Kishore Kumar. Presented by
Namrata Gupta Khan and Rabbani Mustafa Khan of NR Talent and Event Management -
daughter-in-law and son of Shaan’s guru, the late Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam
Mustafa Khan, the evening was a resounding celebration of nostalgia, artistry,
and unbridled joy.
Shaan opened the night on a high with his smash hits 'Main Hoon Don' and
'Om Shanti Om', before gliding into a soulful stream of Kishore Kumar classics
beginning with 'Tum Bin Jaun Kahan', 'Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai', 'Tera Mujhse
Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi', and 'Kehna Hai'. From romantic ballads like 'Dil Kya
Kare' to breezy duets such as 'Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka' and 'Khullam Khulla'
alongside Nihira Joshi, the setlist, spanning nearly 70 songs, captured every
shade of Kishore da’s genius.
The evening wasn’t just about music; it was alive with Shaan’s warmth
and wit. He reminded the audience how “every singer’s first step is inspired
somewhere by Kishore da,” and drew laughter by likening today’s obsession with
WhatsApp blue ticks waiting for responses to the classic 'Inteha Ho Gayi
Intezaar Ki'. He connected Kishore Kumar’s optimism to today’s buzzwords of
manifestation and affirmations, pointing to the song 'Jo Soche, Jo Chaahe Woh
Karke Dikhade' as proof that the legend was way ahead of his time.
A heartwarming moment was when Shaan’s son, Maahi, joined him on stage,
with their rendition of 'O Mere Dil Ke Chain' evoking loud cheers. Another came
when Shaan sang duets like 'Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana' and others with
Kishore Kumar’s son, Sumeet Kumar, who was also present at the do. And as
'Chalte Chalte' closed the night, the full-house audience swayed, many visibly
emotional, to the enduring magic of Forever Kishore Shaan Se!
At the event, Shaan also honoured the late Zubeen Garg, who passed away
earlier the same day, with a moving rendition of 'Yeh Jeevan Hai'.
Reflecting on the evening’s success, presenters Namrata Gupta Khan and
Rabbani Mustafa Khan shared, “We are overjoyed with how beautifully the show
unfolded. To see a full house swaying, singing, and reliving Kishore da’s magic
was profoundly moving. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Shaan for pouring his
soul into every note, and to the audience for embracing this tribute with such
love.”
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