The youth of the city gathered at the Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education Ground on Sunday evening, excited to witness the live concert of playback singer Vishal Mishra on the 10th day of the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav 2024. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm as the crowd arrived well before the scheduled time, eager to secure the best spots and ensure they wouldn’t miss a single moment of the evening.
Among the dignitaries present were Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways; Dr. Ravinder Singal, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur; Kanchan Gadkari, President of Sanskar Bharti; Vasudha Khati, Vibhag Sampark Pramukh of Rashtra Sevika Samiti; Sushma Narvekar, Chief Editor of the World Records Book of India; Sanjay Narvekar, Renu Agrawal, Nachiket Jamdar, and several others.
The program began with electrifying and thunderous drumbeats, featuring a spectacular performance by the Kalawant Dhol-Tasha troupe. Their synchronized rhythms and boundless energy set an exhilarating tone for the concert.
Vishal Mishra delivered a captivating performance, blending his chart-topping hits with some of the iconic tracks of playback singer KK, including “Main Chahu Tujhko”, “Kya Mujhe Pyar Hai”, and “Woh Lamhe”. Known for his immense popularity among the youth, he delighted the audience with songs like “Pehla Pehla Pyar” from Kabir Singh, “Aapke Pyar Mein”, and the energetic “Nacho Nacho” from ‘RRR’. The crowd was fully immersed in the experience, singing along with the melodies and dancing joyfully with friends and family to their favorite tunes.
On the occasion, Sushma Narvekar, Chief Editor of the World Records Book of India, made an exciting announcement that the event held on December 20, where over 28,000 students from 175 schools across the city collectively recited ‘Manache Shlok’ by Samarth Swami Ramdas and sang the patriotic anthem Vande Mataram, has officially set a new world record. Certificates and medals for both records were presented during the event, adding to the grandeur of the celebration.
As soon as the gates of the venue opened on Sunday, the ground quickly reached full capacity, leaving many eager attendees outside. However, thousands of spectators still enjoyed the live concert through large screens set up outside the venue and via streaming on various social media platforms.
Renuka Deshkar and Bal Kulkarni hosted the day’s proceedings. The cultural festival will conclude on Monday with a live concert by playback singer Jubin Nautiyal at 6:30 PM.