(Krishna
Kumar)
Dil...Pyaar!
This epic Bollywood concert was a
culmination of all the great Bollywood shows in one. (Review by Verne Rowin
Munsamy)
Tsogo Sun's Suncoast Casino and
Entertainment World has had a much needed revamp. With Durban experiencing a
shortage of theatre spaces it is most welcoming that Suncoast has added two new
venues to KZN's repertoire. Last night, they opened their doors to showcase
their new food outlets, water features and brand spanking new theatre venues
and look.
Usually a new coat of paint is the end
point of a revamp but Suncoast has gone all-out to invite punters and patrons
alike to their new entertainment centres. Not one but two performance venues
await you, the new Barnyard Theatre and the spectacular Globe.
Christening The Globe was the globe-trotting
Bollywood sensation Krishna Kumar, better known as KK, live in concert. This 1,000-plus
seater was filled to the brim as crowds flocked to be a part of this historical
opening, proudly sponsored by Showtime Promotions and Blueblood. Showtime
Promotions are known for bringing big Bollywood concerts to South African
shores and this was no exception.
KK, whose songs are usually mimed by
Bollywood's finest like Shah Rhuk Khan, was simply sensational. He is the voice
behind some of Bollywood's most popular songs, like those from Om Shanti Om,
Indiawala and Don 2. This superstar's dynamite voice, packaged in a small
frame, is explosive. His smile melted the hearts of all the women in the crowd
as his charismatic air guitar playing personality filled the auditorium. He
reminded us of some of the great oldies and the most trending songs today from
Bollywood, singing not just his favourites but the crowd's and my favourite
songs too.
This was KK's first concert in South Africa
and I cannot wait for the next one. This epic Bollywood concert was a
culmination of all the great Bollywood shows in one. It made me nostalgic and
at the same time I wanted to leap off my seat and dance the famous routines
that go hand-in-hand with these songs.
What a splendid night of song and dance.
The visiting band was the perfect accompaniment to KK's crystal clear voice.
The energy on stage was playful and energetic and had the crowd clapping,
tapping and swaying to Bollywood's best love songs, ballads and dance songs. I
felt swaddled in the smooth tones of KK and I am in awe of the voice behind
these smash hits. If you are familiar with Bollywood, and its miming history,
then you will truly appreciate the face behind the music. He is just as
sensational as the actors who make his songs famous.
The Globe, with its metal skeleton and tent-like
feel, is ideal for concerts and stand-up comedy, which is their line-up for the
next few months, and it is not to be missed. It has amazing acoustics and first-class
intelligent lighting which will make for some interesting shows in the future.
- Verne Rowin Munsamy
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