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  • Birlas and Galeries Lafayette dazzle Mumbai night

    Birlas and Galeries Lafayette dazzle Mumbai night

    MUMBAI: When Paris met Mumbai, it wasn’t on a runway but at a rooftop under the stars. The Birla family, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Neerja Birla, Ananya Birla, and Aryaman Birla, hosted a glittering private soirée with Galeries Lafayette, turning an ordinary evening into a masterclass in culture, couture, and conversation.

    The night unfolded like a love letter to Parisian charm with a Mumbai heartbeat. Guests journeyed floor by floor through immersive spaces, each telling a different story of elegance.

    At La Beauté on the lower ground, beauty and wine mingled to the sound of a live cello. The Ground Floor’s La Coupole shimmered with over 800 designer bags, champagne bubbles, and decadent desserts, indulgence at its most refined. On the first floor, L’Atelier transformed into an art-meets-fashion haven, while L’Édition Femme on the second floor glowed with violin notes, couture, and champagne.

    Style took a suave turn at L’Édition Homme, where whiskey flowed and a live saxophone serenaded guests amid sharp tailoring and timeless sophistication. The energy rose at Flip Side, a denim-fuelled floor pulsing with tequila, laughter, and live guitar, proving that luxury can let its hair down too.

    The evening reached its crescendo at Turner Terrace, the rooftop finale. A breathtaking cross-cultural symphony united harpist Victor Espinola, sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee, Japanese violinist Suyaka Kurokichi, percussionist Satyajit Talwalkar, and drummer Shikhar Naad, a harmony of East and West under the night sky.

    The 130-year-old French maison provided the perfect backdrop for a guest list that sparkled as brightly as the chandeliers. Among those in attendance were Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arjun Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia, Armaan Malik, Anuv Jain, Shankar Mahadevan, Tarun Tahiliani, and Ahaan Shetty, all adding their own flair to the soirée’s splendour.

    An evening of Parisian poise and Mumbai magic, it was a night where art, fashion, and music converged, proving that when the Birlas host, luxury takes centre stage.
     

  • Bhilwara Sur Sangam tunes up for twelfth year, promising classical music gold

    Bhilwara Sur Sangam tunes up for twelfth year, promising classical music gold

    MUMBAI: Delhi’s Kamani Auditorium is gearing up for a musical event, as the 12th edition of Bhilwara Sur Sangam rolls into town on 2-3 April 2025. LNJ Bhilwara group is pulling out all the stops for this annual classical music fest, promising two nights of pure, unadulterated musical magic.

    Forget your pop divas and rock gods, this is a celebration of India’s rich classical heritage, featuring a line-up that’ll have even the most tone-deaf listener  tapping their feet. Day one kicks off with Purbayan Chatterjee’s sitar wizardry, followed by the legendary Sajan Mishra and Swaransh Mishra’s vocal prowess. Day two keeps the tempo high with Prattyush Banerjee’s sarod skills and Ulhas Kashalkar’s soulful vocals. It’s a proper symphony of strings and voices.

    LNJ Bhilwara group chairman  Ravi Jhunjhunwala is delighted to be keeping the classical flame alive. “India boasts a wealth of cultural and musical heritage, which is exceptionally diverse and has evolved over centuries. Through Bhilwara Sur Sangam, the LNJ Bhilwara Group showcases its commitment, year after year, to preserving and promoting Indian classical music. We are proud to once again bring together some of the most illustrious musical maestros under one roof, continuing our tradition of celebrating the timeless beauty of Indian music and ensuring that it resonates across generations.”

    Bhilwara Sur Sangam, in essence, is a yearly bash for the classical music aficionados, a place where legends and rising stars share the stage. It’s a chance to hear the real deal, the kind of music that’s been passed down through generations.