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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 27, 2025     |  The Indian Eye 30

             Raga to Romance: Priyanka Barve

                          Rocks the Stage in Chicago

            OUR BUREAU                        cal, and modern fusion guarantees
                                              something for everyone. Whether
            Chicago, IL
                                              you’re swaying to a timeless Lata
                   n a warm Chicago evening,  Mangeshkar melody or tapping your
                   the air buzzed with anticipa-  feet to a vibrant Bollywood classic,
            Otion as the stage at The Matrix  her voice pulls you into a world where
            Club prepared to come alive with the  stories come alive through song.
            soul-stirring voice of Priyanka Barve.   At a press conference on June
            On June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Aarush  12, Priyanka and the organizing team
            Entertainment, Rudra Creation, and  shared a few highlights of what was
            Dhrishti presented an unforgetta-  in store. “This show is my tribute to
            ble musical journey — “Celebrating  the divas who have inspired me,” Pri-
            Legendary Divas: Mughal-E-Azam’s  yanka said, her eyes sparkling with
            Anarkali.”  It  was  more  than  just  a  passion. “Expect a journey through
            concert; it was a heartfelt tribute to  Hindi and Marathi songs — from
            the timeless voices that have defined  Mughal-E-Azam classics to modern
            generations —  delivered by a  clas-  hits. It’s about connecting with the
            sical vocalist whose talent knows no  audience through music that speaks
            bounds.                           to every heart.”
                The Matrix Club, with its state-  When asked about the challeng-  er it’s a raga or a pop song. I started  in the future. The event was a labor
            of-the-art acoustics and inviting am-  es of portraying Anarkali, she smiled  with light classical, then ghazals and  of love from Aarush Entertainment,
            biance, provided the perfect setting  warmly, “Singing, acting, and dancing  bhajans, and now I let each genre  Rudra Creation, and Dhrishti, led
            for this musical extravaganza. It was  all at once was tough! I’m trained in  flow from my heart. It’s about staying  by Manoj Rathod, Swati Rudra Cre-
            a celebration of culture, community,  Kathak, which helped, but capturing  true to the music and the audience.”  ations, and Rajkumari Rathod. “This
            and the universal language of music.  Anarkali’s emotional depth was a   For aspiring artists, Priyanka’s  night was not just about the music; it
            The event was a houseful show, where  beautiful challenge. It taught me to  advice was heartfelt: “Classical de-  was about honoring our rich culture
            families, friends, and music lovers of  push my limits.”            mands patience, but it’s a foundation  and  the  unity  we  find  in  it.  We’re
            all ages came together to share in the   Chicago holds a special place in  that strengthens every performance.  proud to bring Priyanka Barve to
            rich legacy of song — creating memo-  Priyanka’s  heart.  “I  was  21  when  I  Work hard, stay rooted, and let your  Chicago — a true musical gem.” In
            ries that will linger long after the final  first performed here. The love from  passion shine.”      addition Aarush Entertainment and
            note.                             this diverse audience — people from   Manoj Rathod and Swati Kuki-  Rudra Creations proudly introduced
                Priyanka Barve, a name that res-  Karnataka, Maharashtra, and be-  an extended their heartfelt gratitude  local talent, showcasing the best of
            onates with versatility and brilliance,  yond — was overwhelming. Coming  to all attendees, sponsors, and orga-  our community. This was their sec-
            is no stranger to stealing the spotlight.  back feels like coming home.”  nizers for making this a memorable  ond year celebrating and supporting
            A classically trained vocalist from a   On balancing classical and mod-  event, and they look forward to curat-  emerging artists.”
            rich musical family, she has carved  ern, she added, “Music is one, wheth-  ing more such inspiring experiences   -- Asian Media USA
            a niche in Bollywood and Marathi
            cinema with her soulful playback
            singing. Her voice — a blend of clas-
            sical finesse and modern flair — has
            graced  numerous  films  and  albums,
            leaving audiences spellbound. But
            it’s her iconic portrayal of Anarkali in
            the grand musical Mughal-E-Azam
            that has elevated her to a league of
            her  own,  showcasing  her  ability  to
            fuse vocal mastery with dramatic ex-
            pression.
                Picture a  setlist that  glides
            through the golden era of Bollywood,
            dips into soulful classical raagas, and
            then  soars  with  contemporary  hits.
            Priyanka’s performance is a kaleido-
            scope of emotions — from the tender
            ache of a romantic ballad to the ex-
            hilarating energy of a chart-topping
            number. Her ability to move effort-
            lessly between classical, semi-classi-

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