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Asha Bhosle Live in Dubai : April 22nd 2004

Magic of Asha Bhosle in Dubai: April 22nd 2004 : Convention Hall , World Trade center Few months ago when I saw the announcement of Asha Live Show in one of the magazines , I was determined to be in Dubai on this day but enthusiasm dried after seeing A. R. Rahman Live show in Dubai that was organized and publicized on wider scale but devoid of acoustic finesse which separate live symphony from cacophony orchestra. Apprehension remained till I heard Asha on previous day on FM. She was asked if she had been to this auditorium. She said in positive and rated highly for its impeccable environ and architecture. Moreover, this place was built specially for IMF meeting. Knowing Dubai’s rulers’ penchant to build everything grand and immaculate, Place must surely be something befitting undisputed queen of Indian music. An entry to the auditorium quickly displaced all fear as I managed to get place within striking distance. Stage flanked by two TV screens and with seating arrangement running alm