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In June 2007 Mayuri opened a concert at Sun and Sand Hotel in
Pune with a few Bollywood dhamakas, followed by other well
known performers from Bombay, like Bhupender and Mitali, Abhijit
and Surjyo Bhattacharya.
Pune with a few Bollywood dhamakas, followed by other well
known performers from Bombay, like Bhupender and Mitali, Abhijit
and Surjyo Bhattacharya.
The legendary Bollywood singer Abhijit introduced Mayuri at his
concert in Dallas on March 17, 2006, where she performed in
front of a packed crowd of 2000 plus.
concert in Dallas on March 17, 2006, where she performed in
front of a packed crowd of 2000 plus.
In July 2006, Mayuri opened Usha Uthup Nite concert held at
Phoenix, Arizona. with a few songs before handing over the
stage to the inimitable singer from India. Inspired by Ushaji's
advice to sing in different Indian languages, Mayuri made her
debut performance in Tamil language, at a musical concert
organized by Tamil Sangam at Phoenix. Since then, she has
been invited to perform by Tamil Sangam every year.
Phoenix, Arizona. with a few songs before handing over the
stage to the inimitable singer from India. Inspired by Ushaji's
advice to sing in different Indian languages, Mayuri made her
debut performance in Tamil language, at a musical concert
organized by Tamil Sangam at Phoenix. Since then, she has
been invited to perform by Tamil Sangam every year.
Mayuri at a photo session with Bhupender and Mitali after the
concert at Sun and Sand Hotel, Pune on June 19, 2007
concert at Sun and Sand Hotel, Pune on June 19, 2007
Mayuri signing autographs after a concert in 2008 at Dallas.
In Feb 2009, Mayuri led the production of a fund raiser
concert for 3 hours, sponsored by AID (Association of
India's Development). The musical extravaganza started
with Mayuri presenting Ganeshvandana followed by Aye
Hairathe from Guru by Mayuri and one of her co-singers.
The pace of the concert built up, orchestrated by 6
singers and 20+ dancers dancers. The packed audience
was mesmerized with songs from Gajini, Jab We Met
and many more. Mayuri and one of her co-singers drew
multiple rounds of applause for Mere Dolna, the
semi-classical from movie Bhoolbhulaiya. Mayuri sung
songs in 6 languages at the concert.
Asked by one of the emcee's who inspired her, Mayuri
responded that it was Lata and Asha's songs and her
classical trainers that shaped her voice. More recently
she received encouragement from Usha Uthup to sing
in other languages.
The concert finished at a high note with Jai Ho from
Slumdog Millionaire with all 27 performers on stage. The
concert was one of the MOST successful fund raisers for
AID.
In May 2008, Mayuri was invited to Houston to present a 90 minutes concert styled "For Your Eyes
Only". This very successful program was organized by Houston Durgabari. Proceeds of the
program was donated to Shankar Netralaya to fund one of their projects in Kolkata.
Mayuri performed at NABC 2008 held at
Toronto, where she sung a few popular
Bengali songs. Watch her perform at
Youtube. Chande Chande
Toronto, where she sung a few popular
Bengali songs. Watch her perform at
Youtube. Chande Chande
Jana Gana Mana, by Mayuri at "75 Years of
Asha" concert, before the legend herself
rocked the stage at Phoenix.
Asha" concert, before the legend herself
rocked the stage at Phoenix.