Shreya Ghoshal live in Mumbai

The Shreya Ghoshal live in Concert, MUMBAI.
19.11.2016. Shanmukhanda Hall, Sion.

Unlike last time, this year I was running late for my show; thanks to the traffic..every passing minute added anxiety.. I was desperately looking out of the taxi if we reached the venue.

Finally, the taxi driver stopped at the corner of a turn and refused to move ahead as the lane was fully blocked. It was then we realised that the venue was at the end of this lane and this traffic was for the show itself! We got down and happily walked towards the venue.. I couldn't contain my happiness as I knew the wait was over. I never expected to meet Shreya; of course you hope for a miracle..but somehow I knew I wouldn't meet her. All I hoped was for a seat without "Human Camels" blocking my view!!

After collecting the concert tickets and necessary security check, we went in to occupy our respective seats. And yes, it was closer than last time plus a closed hall! What more could I have asked for! However, there were a few human camels ahead; however I could see the stage clearly..so primary requirement satisfied!

Time for the concert to start..I knew there would be trailer round of Shreya's male co-artist. I expected Hrishikesh Ranade to enter; however, a new singer , Jaydeep entered. A few pleasant songs by him set up the mood for the concert; while it was time now for the Queen herself to enter!!

My expectation: Deewani Mastani.
Shreya likes to surprise us, so she had her favourite tune for us as the beginner...
Mohe Rang Do laal...ufff..the peacocks meow background and then the humming of Shreya!! Wattey a beautiful moment it was! I was recording it, however that blocked the view of the lady behind me; she requested me to stop recording and put down the mobile..I obliged,,, it's not fair on my part to not let her have her share of Shreya! So recordings stopped there.. though i felt sad that I wouldn't be able to share it with my companions. :(

Mohe Rang do laal..what do I possibly tell you how wonderfully, effortlessly Shreya carried us to heaven..the moment she said, "Dekhu dekhu tujhko main hoke nihaar..." Yes! That was my state of mind! I was staring at her without a blink of eye..how blissful can someone look and sing!!

Following the first one, was the royalé Deewani mastani... highlight of this song is the way Shreya sings, "Kehte Hain ye deewani...." The kind of modulations she displays is so amazing that you wonder if your still at the hall or heaven!! While singing "deewani Haan deewani.." she does try DPs step too!! :D

Up next were her own beauties, "Agar Tum mil jao" and "Jadoo hai Nasha hai" . Both these songs were sung in altogether new avatars!! Yes! These are indeed gems which become even more precious when Shreya sings them now! No wonder, I have been her fan since the beginning of her career!

SG: its an honour to perform on such a prestigious stage.Shanmukhanda mein it's always a silent one..I hope we will break the trend..break the silence, sing , dance and whistle all along...

My expectation: SG will continue a few more of her own recipes.
SG: I get so engrossed singing my own songs that I forget to sing other beautiful melodies! So here's my little tribute to the Maestro of Music: AR Rahman sir!!

Omg! Couldn't have asked for more!
The way she sang each and every song of ARR , I really wish someday ARR and SG come together to recreate these beauties as an exclusive album!! Ishq bina and Roja were spellbinders! Chitra Chechi will be so proud of SG for singing it in such an astounding manner!

Up next was Jiya jale and Malayalam part of MG Sreekumar is sung by SG!!! What even are you Shreya?? How so perfect! We happily danced on our respective seats.. Following them were kaise mujhe and tu hi mera dost(male part).. Uffff!!!

Then Shreya sang our mind> Kab tak hosh sambhale koiii...hosh udde toh udd jaane do... saans !!!

Shreya: now I will sing a happy song! A happy song from Happy new year! Yes indeed it was "manwa laage".. this song is ethereal when Shreya sings it LIVE!

SG: Har kisika scene hota hai love life mein. If I can make you cry in this one..it will be my achievement! And lo! She sang  "samjhawan".. only one word! WOW!!!
Following them were shukran Allah, tere mast mast do nain, piya o piya, saibo!
Saibo stands tall! Her variations every time is so heart melting; so surreal!

SG: ok, each of can do this step. That too sitting on your seats. (And does the "Pinga" step) OMG! She's soo cute! Can't stop staring!
Singing "Pinga" at one go without support is a slap for people who depend on auto-tune and pitch correcting technologies!! Yes! Only Shreya can do that! She's loved by all for a reason!

SG: I've sung many Marathi songs. I would love to sing my latest number from movie, Sairat. Rinku is gaon ki ladki...sorry sorry..Archie..Rinku is her real name...so Archie is a gaon ki ladki,, but she is not Sharmili..she is bold..she rides a bullet....and then SG started..."aatchya baya ka bavarla.." we happily yelled, clapped..died!

A few more dance numbers followed like Barso re, yeh Ishq hai, Nagada sang dhol..by this time Shreya the melody queen has turned out into a rock star..her energy while singing these are altogether something out of this world! It was time for ten minutes break.
(Shreya drank only one ounce of water until now, which means she was singing non-stop and dancing all the way) (In between, she does her signature whistle and guitar steps)

After the quickie break, a tribute section awaited us , whereby the legends of yesteryears were remembered! Following songs kept our hearts leaping; "Chaudavin ka chand, ye sham, Kabhi kabhi, aap ki nazaroon, ab toh hai tumse, kya jaanu sanam,aaa jaane jaa,piya tu, dum maaro dum.."
All these while, we kept singing with her, danced on seats, whistled, clapped our hearts out!!
For me, "Kya jaanu Sanam" stands out...I really wish that someday Shreya uploads a unplugged version of it on her YouTube channel!

Following were now, "zoobi doobi, oh la la,Radha on the dance floor.." Such a celebration, festive mode it was!!
After this, people kept requesting for songs..one of them which reached SG was "thode badmash".
SG : Saawariya ka kaun sa gaana...kaun kaun se gaane gina diya..and then an impromptu, unplugged version of thode badmash bowled over my mind!!

As SG started "Teri meri" , a fan boy went up the stage to sing it with her! Each of us were happy for him..a moment that every fan craves for.. Shreya is angelic..she makes everyone feel so special..so loved..I must say, Thank you Shreya!

SG: I have done an independent album few days back and I would love to sing that one for you.

It was time for me take a call. I got up from my seat, went near a pillar and started recording this beauty :):) happy heart!
Like she had given hint on her selfie on Instagram, indeed, she sang the beautiful, "Singaar ko Rehne do".. it is for such wow moments I feel every fan of Shreya must get atleast one chance of attending her live concert!

Following it was "tujhme rab dikhta hai" this is one song I feel SG improvises I think every time she sings it! One of my favorite song of SG- live or otherwise!

9 year old,Lil Khushi: didi, ye gaana(with a small chit)
SG: Haan beta..
Another 8 yr old kid: Didi, ye bhi...
SG: Haan dedo..acha how many children have come here?
Audience: everyone raises hands!
SG: Bade bachhe nahi! Actual chote bache! (Giggles)
Me: Dead.
In the meanwhile, a 80yr old uncle next to me, "Shreyaa...Tere bin...."
SG: jus for Khushi...
Ab rasta mil gaya Khushi ka...Teri ore....

The next request by the other kid was the evergreen, forever Lovable  "lag Jaa gale".. she delivers it with utmost Beauty, maintaining the mood of the song!

Khushi comes up with another request and SG does budge in for a impromptu one line of "drama queen"
In between, someone requests for "Chikni Chameli" however, she tactfully refuses to sing it while maintaining the sanctity of Shanmukhanda Hall!

Up next was her own, "Sunn raha hai na"..this one completely overpowers the leftover brain in my head!!
Then "raabta" does the rest! This again is such smoothie recipe for Shreya live! A must hear in every concert!!
Unexpectedly, she sings "chori Kiya" and I am so overwhelmed that she does hear the unheard..coz this is definitely one of my favorite song!!

The climax. Time for recording!
Yes it is indeed, " Ami je tomar..mere dholna.." as usual the Sargam takes over, your heart keeps leaping..eyes are teary.. speechless! As usual, each person gives the melody queen a standing ovation for her unbounded, unparalleled talent and beauty!!!

Her band is really awesome.. each of them supremely talented and complimenting her singin.

The end of the concert is really heart aching.. withdrawal symptoms for next few days..!.
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