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Events – Kalaa Utsavam 2025

Esplanade Presents

Music

Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon

Javed Akhtar (India)

22 Nov 2025, Sat, 7.30pm

2hrs 20mins

(Intermission: 1 x 20mins)

Esplanade Concert Hall

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Please note that the duration of the performance is now 2hrs 20mins, including a 20-min intermission (previously 2hrs, with no intermission).

Synopsis

Step behind the curtains of Bollywood with cinematic powerhouse Javed Akhtar in a night filled with captivating melodies and unforgettable tales as he shares the secrets behind his hit songs.

 

Go on an emotional voyage and revisit swoon-worthy scenes through the theme songs of timeless classics like 1942: A Love Story (1994), Tezaab (1988), and Kal Ho Na Ho (2003), featuring Meiyang Chang and Jahnvi Shrimankar on vocals.

 

Hear the multi-award winning poet-screenwriter-lyricist discuss the creative roots behind these iconic numbers, as he regales you with more funny and heart-warming anecdotes about his process, behind-the-scenes moments, and even AR Rahman!

 

Part live performance, part narration, this evening promises to be a unique celebration of an artist who has profoundly shaped Bollywood with his words. Don’t miss your chance to experience this intimate one-night-only event.

Accessibility

Assistive Listening

Admission Age:
6 and above.
Language: Hindi
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Artist Information

Javed Akhtar

Padma Bhushan Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. He is widely recognised for his work in Hindi cinema, particularly during the 1970s and ’80s, where he formed a successful writing partnership with Salim Khan, also known as Salim-Javed. He has received numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan

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Assistive Listening

Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.

Date & Time

Assistive Listening

22 Nov 2025, Sat

7.30pm

Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets & Prices
Standard

Students, NSFs & Seniors
(Limited)

 PWD
Cat 1 $125 - $54
Cat 2 $105 - $54
Cat 3 $85 $71 $54
Cat 4 $65 $54 $54

Esplanade&Me Specials

Early Bird (19 Aug – 13 Oct 2025, limited tickets)
Black: 20% savings
White: 15% savings
Discover: 15% savings (Min. 2 tickets) 

 

From 14 Oct 2025, 10am (Limited tickets)
Black: 15% savings  
White: 10% savings
Discover: 10% savings (Min. 2 tickets)

 

Applicable to Standard Cat 1 and 2 tickets only. Terms and Conditions apply.

 

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Esplanade&Me Members Exclusive $170 VIP Meet & Greet Experience

 

From 19 Aug, 4pm (Limited tickets)

Includes the following: 

  • Choice of any VIP category ticket for an up-close concert experience
  • Post-show meet and greet with Javed Akhtar

Each Esplanade&Me member can purchase up to four $170 VIP tickets.

 

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PAssion members: 10% savings

Min. of 4 tickets, limited tickets
 

Applicable to Standard Cat 1 – 4 tickets only.

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