Bollywood Music Project 2025: Salim–Sulaiman Merchant to perform; check lineup

Bollywood Music Project 2025 is all set to return as it takes place on October 4 and 5 at Jio World Garden in MumbaiThe highly anticipated eighth edition will feature more than 30 of the industryrsquos most iconic voices Spanning ten distinct genresmdashfrom evergreen classics and commercial charttoppers to indie breakthroughs and cuttingedge electronic fusions it promises to celebrate Bollywoodrsquos past present and futureThe festival with its evocative theme lsquoAll The Feels All The Hitsrsquo will see Shankar Mahadevan amp Friends will headline Day 1 with an expansive threehour set Under the visionary guidance of Padma Shri awardee and Grammywinning maestro Shankar Mahadevanmdashjoined by Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsamdashexpected to perform on alltime hits such as lsquoDil Chahta Hairsquo lsquoRock Onrsquo lsquoKal Ho Na Horsquo lsquoTere Nainarsquo lsquoO Rangrezrsquo while Farhan Akhtar and Shaan will revive their golden melodies such as lsquo Senoritarsquo lsquoSocha Hainrsquo lsquoPichle Saat Dino Meinrsquo lsquo Toh Zinda Ho Tumrsquo Gallan Goodiyaanrsquo lsquoYoursquore My Loversquo lsquoDus Bahanersquo lsquoKoi Kahe Kehta Rahersquo lsquoChaand Sifaarishrsquo lsquoJab Se Tere Nainarsquo with driving funkrock arrangementsPercussion maestro Sivamani will unleash a worldpercussion odyssey of konnakol jazz syncopations and tribal rhythms while rising stars Siddharth and Shivam Mahadevan will layer contemporary ghazal and devotional interpretations over lush electronic texturesAnu Malik will also take the stage infusing fresh energy into his iconic rsquo90s hits like lsquoEk Garam Chai Ki Pyali Horsquo and lsquoUchi Hai Building followed by othersBaba Sehgal will electrify the audience with his groundbreaking Bollywood rap reimagining classics such as lsquoThanda Thanda Panirsquo Kunal Ganjawala and Avinash Gupta will captivate with their beloved playback songs while the Roohaniyat ensemble led by Shaarib and Toshi will transport listeners with soulful Sufighazals Abhijeet Sawant will also deliver poprock anthems rounding out an unforgettable evening of musicDay 2 will showcase the legendary composer duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant ready to elevate the evening with their timeless hits like rsquoTujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hairsquo rsquoO Re Piyarsquo and rsquoChak De Indiarsquo Tanishk Bagchi with Zarah S Khan amp Asees Kaur will set the stage ablaze with highenergy dancefloor anthems transforming blockbuster soundtracks into electrifying electropop experiences Bismil will present a fresh debut of his Sufirock infused live set while Indiarsquos pop queen Usha Uthup will add her jazzdisco flair to the festivities while Hargun Kaur will channel Punjabi Sufifolk through minimalist Tabla soundscapesThe festival will also highlight performances from a diverse array of artists including Kabir Singh Abhay Jodhpurkar Aflatunes Rakesh Maini Simran Choudhary Farhad Bhiwandiwala Rishabh Chaturvedi Pawandeep Rajan and Khushboo GrewalShankar Mahadevan states ldquoBollywood music has always been about emotion melody and bringing people together I canrsquot wait to feel that energy sing along with everyone and create unforgettable memories togetherrdquoSalimndashSulaiman Merchant add ldquoEvery live performance is a new story a fresh connection with the audience Wersquore thrilled to bring our music to Mumbai interact with fans and share an evening filled with rhythm melody and pure joyrdquoVinod Janardan spokesperson Bollywood Music Project states ldquoOur vision is to curate the most iconic lineup in the Bollywood genre a mix of legendary icons and groundbreaking new voices sharing the stage Bringing together such powerful talent in one space is both a challenge and a privilege and seeing fans come together for this celebration is incredibly rewarding This festival is a true showcase of Bollywoodrsquos creativity energy and collaboration and wersquore proud to see the community embrace it with such passion With each edition Bollywood Music Project sets a new standard bringing together Bollywoodrsquos living legends and the voices defining tomorrow all on one stage This years festival is where creativity energy and passion ignite uniting a community that celebrates the very heart of Bollywood musicrdquoNipun Kaushal chief marketing officer and head CSR YES BANK highlights that partnering with Bollywood Music Project 2025 was ideal because it is a celebration of Indias evolving music culture that brings together a diverse community of exceptionally talented artists each with a unique style and a strong connection across generationsIn addition to the stellar performances the festival will also have an array of exclusive brand activations thoughtfully curated food and beverage courts interactive art installations a vibrant flea market and dedicated experiential zonesThe tickets are live on the District App starting at Rs 1499 and all the way up to Rs 14999 across categories including Lounge VIP and General Access