t was a memorable performance by Nitin Mukesh and his Orchestra at Atlanta Event Hall on Friday May 24, organized by Ramzan Virani, Ashok Goyal and Dil Entertainment.- Atlanta Dunia -

Nitin Mukesh wins over Atlanta music lovers
By Ashok Goyal
Photos : PhotoExcellence)

ATLANTA, GA: It was a memorable performance by Nitin Mukesh and his Orchestra at Atlanta Event Hall on Friday May 24, organized by Ramzan Virani, Ashok Goyal and Dil Entertainment.
The theme of the near five-hour performance was “Remembering Mukesh”, the legendary Bollywood playback singer Mukesh of yesteryears. Nitin Mukesh, his son, a very accomplished singer in his own right presented the immortal melodies of Mukesh. Nitin was accompanied by the finest Bollywood orchestra and captured the heart and imagination of all those who came to the show.
Accompanying Nitin Mukesh were female singers Namrata Sheth (Nitin’s younger sister) and Manasi Paranjape (a playback singer). They wooed the audience with their hits of Geeta Dutt and other nostalgic numbers specially "Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Main" from Saraswati Chandra. The accompanying seven-member band also put up a tremendous performance for Atlanta music lovers.
“Remembering Mukesh” brought memories back for all of us -from Sangam, Saraswati Chandra, Awaara, Chhallia, Shree 420, Kabhi Kabhi, Milan, to Roti Kapada aur Makan. Mukesh's legacy includes numerous melodies that are simply immortal. Having been intimately involved in the life of Mukesh, who better to bring his music and moods back to you than his own son Nitin.
Nitin started with a shloka and then commenced what can only be termed a fantastic performance for nearly five hours. Mukesh’s incredible association with India’s great showman Raj Kapoor was virtually brought to life through some magnificent renditions of ageless hits like Jeena yahan, Jaane kahaan gaye woh din (Mera Naam Joker) and the duet O mere sanam and Dost dost na raha from Sangam. He sang nostalgic songs in the beginning, later changing to fast pace with "thumka" songs that put audience in the dancing mood.

Nitin was very personable with his singing and mingled well with the audience. His magnetism was clearly visible to the excited audience who started dancing to many of his numbers. "I'm really happy, it's a different kind of experience, which I will remember throughout my life," Nitin adds. Nitin has toured internationally, including his previous trip to the United States in 1993 and a world tour in 2006 with his show "Kal Ki Yaadein.." as a tribute to his father. Nitin's son Neil Nitin Mukesh is a well-known actor now. Nitin chose to distance himself from playback singing and the 65-year-old singer is today content with live shows around the world and music albums.

Overall, the show was a very hit houseful, sold-out event. Virani was very pleased with the turn out despite the Memorial Day long weekend when many people were away. Virani worked very hard for this show and left no stones unturned to decorate his hall which was evident in tasteful decoration of stage and hall with the help of Arvind Goel and Ramona’s Party Decor. Sandeep Savla provided excellent sound and beautiful lighting was setup by Sunny Molu. Photography was courtesy of Pravin Patel of PhotoExcellence and Videography by Shehnai Art Studio.