Shankar Mahadevan teams up with Sonu Nigam, Shaan for devotional event
Mumbai, June 24
Music composer Shankar Mahadevan is all set to come up with a devotional event, 'Anandam'that will bring together some of the country's most celebrated voices. Singers including Shaan, Sonu Nigam and Usha Uthup will perform at the event, promising a spiritually uplifting and memorable experience for the audience.
Speaking about bringing together a diverse line-up of singers and performers for India's first immersive Bhakti music experience, Mahadevan expressed gratitude to the artists who have joined the initiative.
He said, "I'd like to thank my dear friends, all of them who have agreed. They're all so busy and they're all so popular, they're so huge in their own right, and they've agreed to be a part of Anandam because they also believe in the same."
Through Anandam, Mahadevan aims to introduce devotional music to younger audiences and inspire a deeper appreciation for the genre among the next generation.
"For some reason, nowadays, with the young generation, devotional or spiritual music is reaching out to them and is creating a kind of joy and happiness, which is also a fantastic thing, and also, our great culture, our heritage, the great writings, our shlokas, our songs created thousands of years back, they are being brought out to the next generation. So, all in all, along with it being a great musical and devotional experience, it's also a responsibility where we are trying to pass on our culture and heritage to the next generation," he added.
The event will take place on June 27 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Usha Uthup ji performing devotional music? That's going to be something unique! Her energy is unmatched. Hope they also include some lesser-known regional bhajans. Proud to see our heritage being passed on to the youth.
Love the concept but 27th June is during work week. Why not Friday or weekend? Also Rs 2000+ tickets? Bit steep for common people who actually listen to bhajans daily. Just saying...
Shankar Mahadevan has always been about innovation - from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to now this. Bringing Sonu Nigam and Shaan for a bhakti experience is genius! These three voices together will be heavenly. My parents are big fans of all three, booking tickets right away! 😊
This is exactly what we need! Youngsters are connecting with spiritual music through artists like A.R. Rahman and now Shankar Mahadevan. Our ancient shlokas and bhajans are timeless - glad to see them reaching Gen Z. Hope this becomes a series across cities! 🌸
Honestly, Sonu Nigam is the perfect choice for this - his 'Krishna Nee Begane' is legendary. Shaan's melodious voice in devotional context will be refreshing too. But why only one day event? Make it a monthly series, bhai! Our culture deserves more such platforms.
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