The one question which lingers in the minds of people who are yet to experience magic of Shreya Ghoshalish Tunes live is "How does it feel to experience Shreya live in concert?"
I can try to present the "Reel-view":-
29 November,2015. Mumbai.
The first ever public solo concert of Shreya Ghoshal was organised by SA Creations at Vile-parle, Mumbai at 6.30pm on 29 November, 2015! I was fortunate that my first ever experience of a musical concert happened to be that of India's singing sensation, Shreya Ghoshal!
Like any other disciplined fan, I (alongwith my family) ,reached the venue one hour before time; hoping for a quickie selfie or autograph or may be just a glimpse of the Melody queen in person! However, Shreya was seen nowhere ; so we waited patiently till the time of the concert, outside the venue. After a quick security check, we seated ourselves at our booked seat numbers (15-20th odd line). Though, a little far; still visible enough!
The concert started off with prayerful songs, followed by some lovely songs by Singer Hrishikesh Ranade who seemed like Superstar Sonu Nigam's chota bhai! (be it appearance or voice)
The wait to hear the Melody queen grew higher..I didn't want to wait longer now..close to the destination ; yet so far!
And lo! "YAARRRAAA....." from the dark, Shreya appeared slowly...the audience went uproar!! Wattey excitement in the atmosphere...just spellbound and speechless! She sang one her bestest song ever, "Sunn raha hai" with such brilliance that you gotto to agree that Shreya Ghoshal is one of the finest musician this world has!
After the first attack, Shreya continued to kill us with a string of romantic-melodious songs from her wide discography! The numbers like Waada Raha, Bahara, Samjhawan, Piya o re Piya....just flooded our ears with most beautiful tunes ever; we kept yelling "Once more" after every song!
Notable fact-Shreya knew all the lyrics at her tongue tip!
Saibo was one song for which the audience yelled for "Once more" twice!! Shreya, at the best of her wits, replied, "Once more nahi..one more!"
Her in between convos are really to-die-for; a perfect combination of innocence, modesty, wit and mischief! (Read-The way she says "Ghadi ka kaata tik tok...)
Deewani Mastani and Pinga from the blockbuster movie, Bajirao Mastani made their debut in Mumbai concert. Best part- Shreya tried the PINGA step, herself! I still wonder how she sang Pinga live aalaap at one go!!
And then it was time for a small interval now!
The second part started off with A.R.Rehman and old songs tribute section. Ranade joined Shreya in between and their duets were beyond what words can explain! The way Shreya says "Main Lata ji ki bahut badi fan hun!" Aahhh! How adorable! String of old numbers blew us away in a short time!
Now, Shreya had her home-made recipes for us. The likes of "Oh-la-la, Radha on the dance floor, Chikni Chameli" blasted the stage into pieces of musical bits!!
Her interactions with audience is mind-blowing! We happily clapped and whislted all through the concert ; even sang "Piyu bole" with the melody queen!
There were a few Marathi songs too(tailored since concert in Mumbai) and impromptu Tujh mein rab dikhta hai and Raabta which she sang on huge audience demand!
It was 10pm now. The deadline for stopping the stage! However, it was requested that the time be extended by half an hour. There was big vote of thanks by the organisers ; after which two songs were supposed to be sung by Shreya- Lag ja gale and Mere Dholna. However, as adorable as Shreya is; she squeezed in a small part of "Reshmaycha" for the audience!
Will u believe if I tell you that the entire audience gave an impromptu standing ovation when the last song "Mere Dholna" reached its highest altitude with Shreya singing the "Ni Sa Ni Sa...." live ; breathlessly!!
That was heaven indeed! Beyond words...intervention of Gods of music!
And sadly...the concert coming to an end was like a cardiac arrest! Everything over in a fraction of seconds! The very next moment is like, "I am missing u already, Shreya!!:("
She sang almost 40songs in one concert; superwoman for sure!
Really grateful to Shreya Ghoshal for being such an amazing artist and giving a getaway to galaxy of music!
Well...to get a "Real view" book your tickets for the next "Shreya Ghoshal live in concert" at your nearest city!!
Thank you!
