When Shankar Mahadevan’s music infused warmth in Kanpurites on a cold night

Students of a school in the city got a musical treat when singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan performed for them at the annual day function. Though it was quite cold in the open but the electrifying performance of Mahadevan had the students sing along and dance to this music at the venue which was was jam-packed with students and their parents.

Shankar Mahadevan performing in Kanpur (BCCL)

School kids enjoying Shankar Mahadevan's performance in Kanpur (BCCL)

“Namaskaar Kanpur! How are you all? Kanpur hamesha se mere dil ke qareeb raha hai,” said the '

Breathless

' singer as he stepped on stage. “Main pehle bhi yahan ek engineering college mein perform karne aa chuka hoon. Winters mein toh yahan aa kar perform karne ka ek alag hi mazaa hota hai. Main jab bhi winters mein Kanpur aata hoon, toh yahan ka malai makkhan zaroor khata hoon. Iss baar bhi main malai makkhan zaroor try karunga. I am happy that I have again got a chance to be associated with UP, as I am composing a song Chalo Kumbh for the state government for the Kumbh Mela. I am sure that this song will definitely be liked by music lovers and will motivate more and more people to attend Kumbh mela,” he added.
Shankar’s performance began with the song 'Haan Yehi Rasta Hai Tera' of 'Lakshya' movie followed by 'Breathless', which left the audience completely spellbound. The power-packed performance was further followed by his soulful songs like 'Dekho Inhein Yeh Hain Ose Ki Bundein' and 'Dilbaro'.
The musical night turned out to be a hit one as the audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance. High voltage music and good lighting arrangement on stage made the performance even more entertaining and impressive.
— Jha.Sumit@timesgroup.com