Serendipity: Old Bollywood Classics

Serendipity: Old Bollywood Classics
Serendipity Festival
Date and time
25 May 2025 7pm - 8.30pm
Location

The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR

Price

Free - booking required.

Tickets available from 10am on Fri 28 March.

Booking Information

Assistance dogs are welcome at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire venues. If you wish to bring an assistance dog or wheelchair, please let the Events Office know by calling 0121 331 5909.

Priyanka Barve  performing as part of Bollywood Classics film event

Serendipity: Old Bollywood Classics

Curated by Zubin Balaporia

A blend of timeless ghazals and classic Bollywood melodies presented in a light semi-classical style, this concert explores the rich tradition of Indian music through soulful renditions and intricate arrangements. Honouring the elegance of ghazals and the nostalgia of Bollywood’s golden era, it bridges tradition and contemporary expression, reconnecting audiences with these enduring musical forms.

Zubin Balaporia music director and keyboards
Priyanka Barve, Nadia Rebelo vocals
Sarang Kulkarni
sarod
Ojas Adhiya tabla
Nastya Saraswati, Shirish Malhotra violins

Running time approx. two hours

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