Techno India Group presented The Master@100, a magnificent musical homage to the renowned composer Salil Chowdhury. Celebrated musicians such as Iman Chakraborty, Ujjaini Mukherjee, Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, Lagnajita Chakraborty, Dohar, Parambrata Chatterjee, Durnibar Saha, and Saikat Biswas were among those who performed at the centennial celebration of the musical genius, which Sourendro-Soumyajit orchestrated. As a tribute to the maestro’s ageless music, students from the Techno India Group’s numerous schools, colleges, and universities performed at the concert as well.

Classical and modern performances of his well-known songs, which have influenced Bengali and other cultures, were interwoven throughout the evening. The anchor for the concert was Ms. Ushoshi Sengupta. Salil Chowdhury is a legendary personality in the music industry, and his songs have a timeless appeal that appeals to all ages. The concert demonstrated the beauty and strength of his compositions, which have been updated for a contemporary audience.

The Biswopita song, which was performed by a gifted group of 100 students from the Techno India Group and S & S Academy, was a particular highlight of the event. A genuinely remarkable experience that showcased the diversity of music from various cultures and genres was produced by the institution’s amazing partnership. The show was a sincere homage to Chowdhury’s capacity to unite people with the help of music.

Sourendro-Soumyajit’s performance was not particularly captivating. The evening reached new heights because of the duo’s skillful blending of Western and classical Indian music traditions, which resulted in a beautiful synthesis of melody and emotion.

The audience was treated to a wide array of songs like Aj Noye Gungun sung by Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury,  Runner sung by Durnibar Saha, Aaja re sung by Ujjaini Mukherjee, Recitation by Parambrata Chatterjee, Aey Roko Prithibir Garita Thamayo sung by Saikat Biswas, Na Jane Kyun sung by Lagnajita Chakraborty, O Sajna sung by Soumyojit Das, Pathe Ebar namo Shathi sung by Iman Chakraborty and the last song was Dhitang Dhitang Bole sung by Dohar where all the artists joined them at the stage.

These concerts, which featured everything from romantic ballads to anthems with social commentary, perfectly encapsulated Chowdhury’s musical brilliance.

In order to keep the audience on the edge of their seats and add even more excitement, the concert also included unexpected performances by special guest performers. Their unannounced arrivals gave the evening even more vigor and enchantment, making the celebration of Salil Chowdhury’s music as exciting and energetic as his songs.

The fact that musicians from many generations and backgrounds united to celebrate the maestro’s legacy during the concert was evidence of the unifying power of music. A celebration of the everlasting beauty and versatility of Chowdhury’s music, the varied roster of performances broke down barriers. It united the community in a memorable evening of music, emotion, and solidarity.

Priyanka Dutta