Reminiscences :
 

Music and dances of India are varied, spiritual and has many hues from classical to contemporary. And people from different parts of the world are fascinated with the rich cultural diversity of India. So here at Taj Mahotsav the cultural evenings are organised where visitors are sure to be part of soul-stirring performances by artists of varied regions. At this festival one finds a profusion of a variety of art-forms from classical to folk, as it showcases local folk to exotic operas, subtle classical to popular film songs, so don’t miss the opportunity to join cultural bonanza this year.
To ignite your senses and refresh your memories about the live performances at Taj Mahotsav. We have recollected here some glimpses from the past.

Year 2004

Grand opening with melodious performances by Sonu Nigam (Popular Bollywood Singer) followed by Wadali Brothers (Sufi Singers) and Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma (Classical Santoor Vadan) .

Year 2005

Opening by Ismail Darbar, famous Music Director followed by Sankar Sahani (Punjabi Pop Singer) and Fashion show by famous models.

Year 2006

Gala opening by Sudesh Bhonsle followed by Pankaj Udhaas ( Ghazals) , Hansraj Hans(Punjabi Pop Singer), Sabri Brothers(Qawaali), Jassi ( Pop Singer) and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan ( Sufi Singer) on different days.

Year 2007

Opening by Shaan, the popular film Singer, followed by majestic performances by Bhupender & Mitali ( Ghazals), Nizami Brothers (Qawaali) , Sabri Brothers (Qawaali), Kailash Kher ( Sufi Singer), National Paris opera (Children choir) France, Rajan & Sajan Misra (Classical Singing), Raju Srivastava (Laughter show) and finally Sunidhi Chauhan (Film Songs) on the Closing day.

Year 2008

Opening by Ismail Darbar and Zee Sa Re Ga Ma fame Poonam Yadav, followed by Padamshree Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia ( Flute), British Police Symphony orchestra (Gloucester) UK, Gulam Ali (Gazals) , Voice of India Singers ( Toshi, Irfaan and Mirande) , Indian Idol Singers ( Abhishek, Chang, Sohit and Parleen ) and finally Sonu Nigam (Bollywood Singer).

Year 2009

Opening by Sudhir Narayan, Murari Lal Sharma, Shreya Ghosal followed by Shreya Ghoshal, Kailash Kher, Jagjit Singh, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Wadali Brothers, Raja Hasan,
Sumedha, Kapil and VIP, Jasbir Khanuja, Sunidhi Chauhan, Malini Awasthi, Aryans Rock Band.