Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan unite for Anandam, a Bhakti experience
Mumbai, May 27
Bollywood stalwart singers Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan are all set to come together for an immersive Bhakti music spectacle.
Music maestro Shankar Mahadevan will be launching India's largest ever Bhakti experience - ANANDAM - The Symphony of Devotion.
Talking about ANANDAM, it will be a first-of-its-kind immersive Bhakti spectacle that will also bring together Nandi Sisters, Nikhar Juneja, Siddharth Mahadevan, Himani Thakur, Shivam Mahadevan, DJ Afterall along with Shaan, Sonu Nigam and Shankar Mahadevan.
Talking about it, Shankar Mahadevan said, "ANANDAM is a deeply personal dream for me. The idea was to create a celebration of devotion that feels grand, emotional and immersive in every sense. We wanted audiences to experience Bhakti through music, energy and emotion on a scale they've never witnessed before. Having such extraordinary artists come together for this journey makes it truly magical."
For the uninitiated, the grand event is scheduled to take place on 27th June on Mumbai.
Speaking on the launch, Monish Shah, Co-Founder & CEO, DreamSetGo said, "At DreamSetGo, we have always believed that unforgettable experiences are built at the intersection of passion, emotion and community. We are reimagining devotional music as a grand experiential celebration that blends spirituality, music, technology and shared energy in a way that resonates with a wide array of audiences."
Aditya Bhat, Head, Jio Creative Labs, said, "With ANANDAM, the vision was to create an immersive devotional experience that feels larger than life. The endeavour is to curate it like a prayer and stage it like a dream. ANANDAM is more than a performance, its is a sacred gathering of sound, light, and emotion which is designed to awaken the spirit
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I have mixed feelings. While I love these singers, I hope this doesn't become too commercial and lose the essence of bhakti. Devotional music should come from the heart, not just be a spectacle. But let's see - if anyone can balance grandeur with sincerity, it's Shankar Mahadevan.
Finally, something that celebrates our spiritual heritage in a modern way! We have enough remixes and party songs - it's time for music that touches the soul. Shaan and Sonu Nigam have such divine voices, and adding Shankar Mahadevan's genius makes this a must-attend. Jio and DreamSetGo are really changing the game. 🌟
As someone who grew up listening to bhajans at home, this makes me emotional. The younger generation needs to connect with our roots, and if a grand show with technology can do that, why not? I just hope the ticket prices are reasonable so that everyone can experience this. 🙏
I'm skeptical about calling it 'India's largest Bhakti experience'. Aren't we supposed to find devotion in quiet temples and simple prayers, not in a concert hall with DJs and lights? But then again, times change. Let's hope the music stays pure and doesn't become a Bollywood-style show.
This is such a beautiful initiative! Shankar Mahadevan's 'Breathless' and Sonu Nigam's classical renditions have always given me goosebumps. Combining their talents for a
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