Report & Pics: Wilson Saldanha, Shirthady/Kuwait
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait
Kuwait, Jan 31: Nitin Bali once again proved in Kuwait that he is a unique singer who can sing the songs of different singers from oldies to the latest. After super hit programmes such as "Sunidhi Chauhan Concert", "Mika Singh Live" and "Arijit Singh Live in Concert - Tum Hi Ho", Prashanth D’Souza, president of Creative Indian Association and a veteran in organizing events in Kuwait joined hands with Rohit G Mirchandani, MD of Raja Company to once again bring a charity event 'Golden Voice of Nitin Bali - Dil Se', a labour of love dedicated towards the flood affected people of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday January 30 from 7:15 pm onwards at the Indian Embassy Auditorium.
The evening was a musical journey with yesteryear classics and modern day melodies, featuring songs of Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Shailendtra, Hemanth Kumar, anand Raj anand, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh and many more. The programme started with National Anthem of Kuwait and India followed by introduction by compere of the evening Nita Bhatkar. Without any delay Nitin Bali entered the stage with Kishore kumar hit "Dil kya kare jab kisi ko" followed by non-stop hits like "O mere dil ke chain", "Dilbar mere kab tak", "O manchali kahan chali", "Tere bina bhi kya jeena", "Rim jhim gire sawan". Public rejoiced fully when he sang his own song "Neele neele ambar par" which made him popular in Bollywood. He also sang the remix version of the same.
In a short stage programme, Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Sunil Jain was welcomed with a bouquet by Prashanth D’Souza and Rohit G Mirchandani. Sunil Jain spoke a few words appreciating Creative Indian Association efforts towards charity. Nitin continued with variety of Mohammed Rafi songs such as 'Ehsaan tera hoga mujh par', 'Tere mere sapne', 'Gulabi ankhe jo teri dekhi', and 'Kya hua tera wada'.
Kuwaiti singer Mubarak Al Rashed who has an uncanny voice-resemblance to the timeless legend Kishore Kumar sang the ever green songs "Kya yehi pyar hai" and "Jo wada kiya woh nibhana padega" along with Kuwait's popular budding singer Neelima Elsa Dominic. He also sang "Dekha na hai re sochana" with Nitin Bali which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Foot-tapping dances were performed by Dancing Divas and Jhankar Dance Academy.
Nitin Bali had the audience glued to their seats with super hits songs of Shailendtra, Hemanth Kumar, Anand Raj Anand, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh and many more. Some of them were main 'Shayar to nahin, 'Pukar lo', 'Chingari koi bhadke', 'Meri bhigi bhigi si, 'Aisa koi saathi ho, 'Diwana leke aaya hai, 'Meet na mila re mann ka, 'Yeh shaam mastani', 'Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte, 'Sun raha hai na tu', 'Main tenu sang, 'Dil de diya hai, 'Abhi mujh mein kahin' etc. It was a relaxing evening with melodious songs for all age groups.
The live music was provided by "Fusion Band" with Nissi on drums, Manoj on keyboard, Iqbal on tabla, Johnson on lead guitar and Hamsa on bass guitar. Lights and sound was provided by "Illuminations- Anand D'Souza" and tracks by "DJ Flames Elton". The programme was ably compered by Kuwait's popular emcee Nita Bhatkar.
All funds raised through this effort will be donated directly to the Indian Prime Minister's Relief Fund to support the people of Jammu and Kashmir who are still rebuilding their lives after the devastating floods hit the region last September.