Review of Asha Bhonsle's Concert in California, USA - May 2007

Asha Bhonsle & The Incredibles show - Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
May 12, 2007

Saturday May 12, 2007 night, is when we attended the show "The Incredibles" featuring Asha Bhonsle, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher and Kunal Ganjawala.

The stadium was full of cheering and enthusiastic NRIs, eager to see their favorite performers and legends. Almost a crowd of 3000 or more! The lighting arrangement, the sound quality, the air ventilation - everything was in top shape. The main show started off with Kunal Ganjawala, who was followed by Kailash Kher. One better than the other! People enjoyed both performances. Kunal was very good. Kailash was brilliant. The crowd was enjoying every moment of it, clapping, singing and participating in along with the performers.

The incredible Sonu Nigam rocked the Oracle Arena stadium after Kailash Kher. He is truly a world-class performer, with a mesmerizing range. His vocals, his dance and his rapport with the audience - everything was incredible. People went berserk when Sonu was performing.

As soon as Sonu took a break after a thrilling performance, there entered the legend - Asha Bhonsle! The entire stadium stood up on their feet! A standing ovation for a truly deserving artist! I got goose bumps as she walked in, in her famous white saari!

I am one of those people who like Asha better than Lata. I am one of those people who, if not a die-hard fan, is an admirer of Asha Bhonsle. I am born in 70s and so have spent many moments of my life listening to Asha. So have all of us! She has truly entertained us for decades with her magic. When she walks in on the stage, feet stand themselves up. People from all walks of life, kids, teenagers born in US, parents visiting from India, housewives, working professionals - everyone stood up last night!

But what followed after her entry was the great collapse of the show. It all went downhill very fast and then, never recovered. Shockingly, it was solely because of Asha Bhonsle.