The Indian Action Committee (IAC) will be holding an “Evening of Entertainment” on Sunday, July 31 at the National Cultural Centre.
According to an IAC press release, the event includes a tribute to the late legendary Bollywood playback singers, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh Chand Matthur and Kishore Kumar, and marks the 36th death anniversary of Rafi.
Considered three of the greatest singers from India, the release stated, they made immeasurable contributions to Indian music. In Guyana, they continue to be household names and their music is immensely popular. Following Rafi’s death in 1980, local Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore singing competitions were introduced as fans found ways to honour the memories of these stalwarts, the release stated.
According to the release, a number of local singers will pay homage to these legends, while the Nrytya Dance troupe led by Roshini Boodhoo will perform relevant dances.
In addition to the tribute, the show includes as a bonus, the comedy “Choti Backoo” spoofing the title of the popular Indian Soap “Choti Bahu”.
Written and directed by Neaz Subhan, it stars Michael Ignatius, Chris Gopaul, Romel Edmondson, Nirmala Narine, Narda Mohamed and Paul Budnah.
The show commences at 19:00 hrs (7:00 pm). Tickets cost $1500, $1000 and $500 and are on sale at the National Cultural Centre.
