An evening to remember

Mohit Chauhan, a famed Bollywood singer performing live in Tudikhel, Kathmandu in front of thousands of  his fans. Photo: Setopati. 

Mohit Chauhan. This name doesn't need any further introduction among music maniac people especially if you love humming romantic Hindi songs. Some people may associate the owner of the melodious voice with his recent hits, but for those who have walked along his musical journey, he is a phenomenal singer. Luckily, I am one of them who have hummed his 'Dooba Dooba' from his Silk Route days, back in the late nineties. And, I have been following this man with simple looks when he once again noticeably resumed his second inning in music with another music maestro A.R. Rahman with movie Rang de Basanti. Being my favourite of recent time, I always wanted to be somewhere under the sky where I could listen to his songs. So, the report of his arrival to Nepal was of immense pleasure and something to cheer up for me. I was ready to attend the much-awaited concert alone. 

Luckily, I found three other Mohit lovers – Sanskriti, Sunil and Anurodh :P And, the sunny Saturday came. There was no bound for my excitement, which was similar to every other music lover filled in the Tundikhel ground. To be honest, I was not expecting such huge crowd. However, the milieu inside the enclosed area was giving a rhythmic vibe. Every eye was looking for one and only man. The crowd only expected the man of the moment – Mohit. And, the man with mesmerizing voice stood up to the expectation with his very first song of the evening. Mohit opted to go with chilling weather and respecting the beautiful Nepali crowd when he kicked off the evening with 'Chiso Chiso Hawale.' A music lover doesn't need anything more when the star from far land, whom you admire, sings in your own language. The crowd already spellbound by Mohit's simple but elegant presence on the stage was further taken on a harmonious journey.

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A slight improvisation in the original composition was compelling the music lovers grow much fonder of his musical brilliance and living them enthralled. Every other song was another pleasant treat.  

A youth anthem Sadda Haq echoed in the open area, resembling the voice of unheard and ignored mass. We must applaud Mohit' sense of reading the mindset of the gathered crowd and serving them with what they want. Once again, Mohit proved why he is a star and loved by so many when he sung another celebrated Nepali song – Resham firiri. And, as they say something that starts well also ends well. Magical Mohit wrapped up the show with a song full of hope and life, giving everyone reason to go after their dreams. 

It was the evening of my life. Mesmerising and melodious Mohit stole the show with his soothing songs one after another. I'd have lost a beautiful and memorable evening of my life, had I not been there. It was a show worth spending money for me and I guess for many who spent hours under the open sky. Rather it was the night where you are paid back your every penny with spectacular performances. So am I. Indebted to Mohit Chauhan. A big THANK YOU musical maestro MOHIT. Nepal loves you.    

The musical ride began with 'Jo Bhi Main' from Rockstar movie, which is supposed to be a landmark in his entire career. With this song, he made everyone realize their hapless condition of not expressing their thoughts. When he hummed his one of the most celebrated song of his life – Tum Se Hi – the elated crowd utilized the moment to acknowledge their loved ones for filling their lives with so much love and happiness. The romantic evening turned into a nostalgic one with 'Yeh Dooriyan' when people like me longed for their loved ones living far. Another hit from hit-factory Mohit – Kuch Khass – gave people confirmation for being in love if they were blurred about the wonderful feeling. The title track of Barfi movie in his lovely voice urged everyone to be happy and be barfi. And, how he could miss the song that gave him all the success – Dooba Dooba –which escorted everyone some years back. Then, it was time to pay homage to Pashupatinath, and Mohit did it in his style. Another cheery song Masakali gave everyone wings as if they were ready to take off.'Pee loon' intoxicated already soaked thousands of spectators.