When it comes to Hindi film music, nothing like the 50s, 60s and the 70s. It was a happy marriage of lyrics and melody, then. It was also a time when live orchestras reigned supreme, creating magical scores.The singers K.L. Saigal, Talat Mahmood, Hemant Kumar, Geeta Dutt, Suraiya, Noor Jehan, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, and Mohammed Rafi held you in a thrall. And, those great music composers — S.D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shankar-Jaikishan and R.D. Burman wove a spell that still binds us. They were the heroes of that era and continue to have a legion of fans, even among the younger generation.
Songs from your wishlist
Relive those moments as singers Srinivas, Chinmayi, Haricharan and Shweta Mohan recreate them for you. They sing together at The Hindu Friday Review Music Fest. K.L Saigal comes alive and then, and then the singers take you forward to the 50s and the 60s. Get ready for the swinging 60s and 70s with some evergreen numbers of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi. And, of course, the unmatched hits from the Kishore Kumar-R.D. Burman combo. Hum along as romantic duets, semi-classical gems and dance music come your way. To get your feet tapping a 15-member orchestra hand-picked from Chennai and Kerala will accompany the singers. It will be a retro evening to remember. Be there.
The Hindi Retro Concert will be held on November 26 at the Corporation Kalaiarangam, R.S. Puram. It will start at 7.15 p.m.
CHITRA SWAMINATHAN &
SUBHA J RAO
I've watched some spectacular performances at the Fest over the last couple of years, and am very excited about this opportunity to be part of it this time around, sharing the stage with some talented musicians. My parents are big fans of Hindi retro music, and through them, I've also learnt to enjoy the beauty of its melody and lyrics. I'm looking forward to an evening of good music Shweta Mohan
This is my maiden performance at the November Fest. As a child, I remember my father teaching me yesteryear Hindi hits from his diary, and I'm delighted to be presenting some of them along with wonderful singers such as Srinivas, Chinmayi and Shweta. I'm sure the concert will bring back fond memories of our childhood Haricharan
Singing for the November Fest is special in many ways. In fact, it is an honour. Rendering Hindi songs from a magical era and, that too in front of an elite audience, is every singer's dream. As for me, I am happiest singing Kishore Kumar. Another reason why I'm excited about this show, and the ones in Coimbatore and Bangalore Srinivas
My dream to perform at the November Fest came true a couple of years ago, and I am more than looking forward to this three-city performance of retro numbers. As an artiste, it is creatively fulfilling to sing some of those amazing compositions, backed by a live orchestra, and facing an audience as august as the one that attends the fest Chinmayi
