The rhythms of the noted music composer and singer of Bollywood Mukesh mesmerised the Bhopalites in a musical night. The concert, ‘Mukesh Night’ was organised here on Thursday at Manas Bhavan.
The concert was organised to give a tribute to Mukesh for his musical contribution in the industry on his death anniversary.
As many as 20 songs composed by Mukesh were presented during the night. The programme began with the prayer song, ‘Aye Malik Tere Bande Hum’. The programme was further followed with classics like ‘Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo’, ‘Tum Bin Jeevan’, ‘Yeh Mera Deewanapan’, ‘Dost Dost Na Raha’, ‘Mehboob Mere’, ‘Kya Khoob lagti Ho’, ‘Mere Maan Ki Ganga’ and ‘Sawan Ka Mahina.
It was a treat for the music lovers of the city to listen to the old songs of Mukesh once again live on stage.
Meanwhile, a similar programme ‘Yaadien-e-Mukesh’ was organized at Campion School Auditorium on Thursday. The programme was organized to observe his death anniversary.
The programme began with lighting of the lamp and then Ganesh Vandana and Saraswati Vandana was performed. The singers of Megha Musical Group, Bhopal gave a splendid performance at the programme. Singers like Rajesh Khadka, Himmat Pandey and Shekhar Gard from Mumbai, Rani Dubey, Shobhna Pradhan, Prasanna Rao, Neelam Kumari, and Satshubh Mishra presented the old songs of Mukesh.
The singers were accompanied by live musical orchestra that made the performance even more zestful. Also songs of other singers were also performed keeping in view the appreciation by the audience.
Notably, Mukesh was one of the best singers of his times. He was awarded for his songs in Rajnigandha, Kabhie Kabhie, Andaaz, Mela and many more.