FRAMINGHAM, MA–Get ready for a Bollywood concert that will make your hearts throb and leave you wanting for more. Ekal Vidyalaya is hosting its fundraiser “Heartthrobs” on May 5, 2024, at Keefe Tech Auditorium, in Framingham, MA from 4 – 7 pm.
The magic of Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shahrukh Khan, the three superstars of Bollywood that have captivated many hearts by their superhit songs and lilting melodies, will be recreated for the pleasure of New England music-lovers.
Conceptualized and created by Rajiv Gangurde, the show features soulful and talented vocalists – Raghu Saranthan, Suzana Naik, Ashwini Paranjape Ranade, and Rajiv Gangurde. They will be accompanied by an accomplished live orchestra, featuring Angshuman Parashar (bass), Bharat Lagu (tabla), Manish Kurup (guitar), Nikhil Pendharkar (keyboard), Reyansh Parashar (keyboard), Sachit Kurup (flute), and Shridhar Ganapuram (drums).
“Heartthrobs is a show about romance and masti, celebrating the music and magic of not one, not two, but three superstars. All three of them have ruled over millions of hearts for decades,” said Mr. Gangurde. “Besides their charm, the one everlasting aspect of their movies is the music. We are so excited to bring this show to our Boston audience. I am thrilled that we have exclusively tapped into local talent; the entire team, singers, musicians, and dancers, are all Boston-based. Last, but not the least, some very talented children are part of the show, and it is so great to have them participate in an Ekal event.”
Doors will open at 3:00 pm for the social hour at Keefe Tech in Framingham, and guests will be able to enjoy free refreshments sponsored by Holi Restaurant in Bedford, MA. Photo opportunities will be galore with the talented duo of Ammara Nawaz Khan and Rasik Mehta. Several small businesses will be showcased, notably, SheSha, Mayin Arts, Vastra Collections, Infinite Silks, Mohikas, and Shubh Hand-e-Craft .
Seating begins at 3:45 pm and the concert will begin at 4:15 pm sharp. Parking is free and abundant.
“We are very grateful to have such talented and generous artists in our community and appreciate the support of the New England Community for the noble mission of Ekal,” said Manisha Jain, president of Ekal New England chapter. “We look forward to a wonderful musical evening with our supporters and patrons, and invite everyone to partake in this beautiful evening, enjoy the music, and learn about Ekal.”
The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, USA is a nonprofit service organization which dedicates itself to bringing education and village development to rural India. With ongoing work in the remote and tribal villages of India, the Ekal movement is the largest grassroots NGO in India. Ekal’s Integrated Village Development (IVD) is a focused effort to help rural villages become prosperous and self-reliant through education, health services, and skills training.
For for tickets and donations, please visit: https://www.ekal.org/us/event/heartthrobs
