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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  APRIL 24, 2026    |  The Indian Eye 31

                      Bismil Ki Mehfil: Ignites North America

                with Divine Rhythms, Qawwali Passion, and

                                                    Electrifying Fusion

            OUR BUREAU                                                                                            @popatiyaameen  of  AP  Square
                                                                                                                  (Ameen Popatitya). Artist coordi-
            Chicago, IL
                                                                                                                  nation is expertly handled by @abhi_
               n the heart of North America’s                                                                     celebbazaar of Celeb Bazaar.
               vibrant  South  Asian  diaspora,  a                                                                    In Chicago, the spotlight shines
            Iwave of spiritual ecstasy is about                                                                   on April 4, 2026, at Olive Palace Ban-
            to sweep across cities from Dallas to                                                                 quets, 828 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect,
            Vancouver.  “Bismil  Ki  Mehfil,”  the                                                                IL 60056. Doors open at 7:00 pm for
            celebrated  live  Sufi,  Qawwali,  and                                                                “Bismil  Ki  Mehfil  –  Live  Sufi  •  Qa-
            EDM fusion experience presented                                                                       wwali • EDM Fusion Experience.”
            by @bismil.live, is gearing up for its                                                                Local promoters Razi Mohiuddin
            biggest tour yet an evening where de-                                                                 and Farooq of RFX Productions,
            votion meets rhythm, and souls find                                                                   alongside Aftab Baig of Monty’s Ol-
            their divine melody. This tour stands                                                                 ive Banquets and Gaurav Tuteja of
            as a testament to the enduring pow-                                                                   Rajshi Events, have come together
            er of Sufi music to transcend borders,                                                                to craft this memorable evening.
            cultures, and hearts.                                                                                     Aftab Baig, a respected commu-
                Renowned  contemporary  Sufi                                                                      nity leader and visionary owner of
            artist  Bismil  (born  Mohd  Asif),  a   da, performing at prestigious venues   cessful Sufi music journeys in recent   both Monty’s Elegant Banquets and
            name synonymous with soulful ren-  and winning the GIWA Award. Now,  Indian history.                  Olive Palace Banquets, is known for
            ditions and modern interpretations   fresh from his triumphant 2025 India   The  2026  North  America  Tour   his generosity and unwavering sup-
            of classical Sufi traditions, brings his   Tour spanning Pune, Lucknow, Kol-  promises to elevate the experience   port for cultural events. His venues
            signature “Bismil Ki Mehfil” to audi-  kata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and cul-  further.  Kicking  off  on  March  26   offer a seamless, one-roof solution
            ences across the USA and Canada in   minating in a record-breaking Delhi   in Dallas, the tour weaves through   for weddings, concerts, and celebra-
            2026. Having begun his musical jour-  finale Bismil is ready to recreate that   Houston  (March  27),  Atlanta  tions  welcoming homes where fam-
            ney  at  age  five  under  the  guidance   magic on North American shores.  (March 28), Virginia (April 3), Chi-  ilies create lifelong memories, sup-
            of esteemed gurus from the Morad-     The  India  Tour  2025  was  noth-  cago (April 4), New Jersey (April 5),  ported by impeccable hospitality and
            abad and Delhi Gharanas, Bismil has   ing  short  of  phenomenal, trans-  Toronto (April 10), Vancouver (April   attention to detail.
            carved  a  unique  niche  by  blending   forming every venue into a sacred   11), and concludes in San Jose (April   Razi Mohiuddin, a multifaceted
            the timeless essence of Sufism with   space of shared emotion. From the   12). Each stop features Bismil’s mes-  entrepreneur with deep roots in hos-
            contemporary  energy.  His  break-  deep-rooted  Sufi  heritage  of  Luc-  merizing live Sufi and Qawwali per-  pitality, live entertainment, and staff-
            through covers, including Nusrat   know to the vibrance of Kolkata, the   formances fused with EDM elements,  ing solutions, brings his expertise as
            Fateh Ali Khan’s “Kali Kali Zulfon   energy  of  Mumbai,  and  the  enthu-  creating a modern spiritual spectacle   co-owner of RFX Productions. His
            Ke Phande,” and originals like “Tere   siastic  crowds  in  Ahmedabad,  each   that  appeals  to  both  traditional  en-  background in hotel operations and
            Bina,” have resonated with millions,  city added its own hue to the mehfil.  thusiasts and younger generations.  business  development  ensures  ev-
            earning him recognition as one of In-  Audiences were left spellbound, with   National  promoters  3Sixty  ery aspect of the Chicago night runs
            dia’s most loved Sufi voices. In 2023,  overflowing turnouts and emotional   Shows,  led  by  Mohammed  Abbas   flawlessly, from guest experience to
            he  made  history  as  the  first  Indian   connections that lingered long after   and  Uzma  Abbas,  are  steering  this   production quality.
            Sufi artist to tour the US and Cana-  the final note — one of the most suc-  grand journey in association with   -- Asian Media USA

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