Singer Mohit Chauhan performs at Iconic Week Festival in Jammu

Popular singer Mohit Chauhan on Friday performed at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu under the Iconic Week Festival which has concluded nowThe festival during which several events like food festival light and sound show cultural programmes literary events and other events were held had been organised by Department of Tourism JampK and had started from October 23 to promote tourism in the stateThe event ended with a musical show by Mohit who enthralled the audience with his performanceTalking about his experience the singer said This is my first trip to JampK and I really wanted to come here since a long time I travel around the world doing concerts but never got a chance to visit here Me my wife and my band were really excited to come to Jammu for the musical carnival As I belong to Himachal so after coming here I felt as if I am at homeHe further spoke about the beauty of JampK and added The natural beauty of JampK is immeasurable and people from around the world come here Also music is a medium to connect people and culture as was seen today when I sang the song Chamba from my album and so many people sang along I feel really great that this festival used the medium of music to promote the traditions and culture of this place I wish it continues like this as I really enjoyed my stay and all the other artists who have come here would also have liked it I am really thankful to the Tourism DepartmentVivekanand Rai Director Tourism Jammu talked about the Iconic Week Festival and said Honorable Prime Minister and Lieutenant Governor Mr Manoj Sinha their vision is that tourism is the backbone of JampK Due to COVID in the past few days things had slowed down but now they are back on track Today was the last day of the Iconic week and I dont think there could have been a better endHe continued The way this festival was designed it covered all sectors of life including literature music handloom handicraft local cuisine among others Today there were five events in Jammu and nearby places combined and as far as I know all events went nicely with participations of locals and Bollywood celebrities In the time to come we will be hosting many more events like thisThe local audience also enjoyed the show and said this is great initiative by the department of tourism and many more such events should be heldSuch programmes should happen more as it supports tourism in Jammu and provides exposure to the locals said Shalini a local residentAnother resident Supriya Singh Chauhan added It was breathtaking all lauds and appreciation to the Directorate of Jammu tourism I want more such festivals to happen as it helps the youth get over the stress It was a magical eveningMohit who is known for his Bollywood playback singing career has also been a part of the Silk Route band He has received two Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback singer and has recorded several songs for films albums in many different languagesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever