| Rahman mesmerises Kolkata audience |
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| Written by IANS | |
| Sunday, 15 November 2009 | |
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Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman captivated thousands here with his mellifluous tunes comprising hip-hop, funk and jazz. A huge audience at the Salt Lake stadium Saturday was left yearning for more after the three-hour live “Jai Ho” concert of the maestro who presented a delightful cocktail of hard rock, rap and Arabian music. “Yeh haseen wadiyan yeh khula aasmaan”, the immortal song from “Roja” and hit compositions from “Bombay” — “Kehna hai kya” and “Tuhi re” — saw Rahman singing a few lines with the vocalists. Sadhana presented “Jiya jale jaan jale” on the stage that looked resplendent in a laser background. With Rahman on harmonium, “Khwajaji Khwajaji” from “Jodhaa Akbar” and “Maula Maula” from “Arziyan” left the audience spellbound with their soulful strains. Attired in a red Sherwani, Rahman repeatedly wooed the crowd during the performance. “In Los Angeles, when somebody asked me which audience appreciated your music the best, I could only think of Kolkata,” said Rehman who was performing here after six years. Recalling his past experience in the city, he said: “If I have to hug each one of you, it would take me two years but I would still do that.” |
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