AN EVENING WITH KK
What: CC&FC presents KK Live in association with t2
Where: CC&FC
When: January 23; 7.30pm onwards
The Pyaar ke pal singer will be back to one of his “most frequently-visited cities”. “I was in Calcutta recently. Something or the other keeps happening there. I love the people, the food and the vibe. Excited to be there,” KK told t2 over phone. This would also be his first time at CC&FC and he is looking forward to performing at the “prestigious club” and entertaining “a huge crowd”.
What bowls over the Yaaron singer about Calcutta is the discerning listener. “I have always had a great audience there. They listen to a mix of songs. You can perform whatever you feel like and they are with you… they enjoy the slow, romantic ballads and rock as well as the fast, up-tempo songs. It’s like a mixed bag that I normally have on stage, so I get to perform a whole spectrum and I enjoy it,” he said.
KK fans can look forward to a playlist that’s going to feature hits like Pyaar ke pal, Tadap tadap ke, Koi kahe and Tu jo mila. “I love to talk less and sing more,” he said. There just might a surprise element too. “Something that I haven’t performed in a long time, I might just perform something special for Calcutta,” he laughed. A few lines in Bengali? KK is not ruling out anything!
Club speak: “KK is not just one of the most celebrated singers in Bollywood, he is also an amazing live performer. He is a rocker, an entertainer and a true rockstar. The CC&FC grounds will come alive with his electrifying performance on January 23,” said Sanaya Mehta Vyas, general committee member in charge of communication, CC&FC.
What: Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, in association with t2
When: January 22, 6pm to 7.15pm (Beauty and the Beast); January 23, 11am to 12.30pm (The Little Mermaid)
Where: Kala Mandir
Expect: Two musicals presented by Fun Pickle, an event-management company that organises events for children. Both the musicals will be performed by Mumbai-based performing arts group Vishaal Asrani’s Institute Of Performing Arts.
Organiser speak: “This is the third year that we are organising these musicals and we hope children will come and have fun,” said Richa Daga, co-partner, Fun Pickle.
Entry: Priced at Rs 850 and Rs 1,200, tickets are available at in.bookmyshow.com and Starmark and Kool Kidz outlets in Quest mall.
What: The Bengal Club presents Classical Sangam
Where: Royal Calcutta Turf Club
When: January 23, 7pm
Expect: An evening of Indian classical music. The line-up includes a vocal performance by Shaukat Hussain Khan and a sitar recital by Nishat Khan, both accompanied on the tabla by Sabir Khan.
Entry: For members of The Bengal Club and their guests only.
What: ABP Ananda Khaibaar Pass partnered by The Telegraph
Where: Taltala Grounds, near South City Mall
When: January 25 to 28, noon to 9pm
Expect: A food festival, which will leave you spoilt for choice! From Chinese and Japanese cuisine to Lebanese and Continental, traditional Bengali delicacies and mishti to Calcutta’s favourite biryani and kebabs plus classic snacks like kabiraji and cutlet — the four days of food and fun promise a wide variety of dishes on the menu across more than 35 stalls.
Entry: Tickets will be available at the venue.
