Salim and Shehnaz at Cry Freedom concert

It was a an absolutely full house at the Blue Frog last night where Indigo Live and Give India came together for a wonderful cause to help 51 needy women via the Cry Freedom Concert- A festival that carried a message for a revolution, this time in support for women in India. With an exceptional ensemble of artists from diverse genres, the evening started on a fun note as stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal warmed up the crowds with her very sporting mad-unique take on everything related to women and their personal issues.

Vasuda Sharma opened the evening with some popular cover numbers which were totally hummable. And then Sulk Station the electronic trip hop duo from Bangalore Tanvi Rao and Rahul Giri mesmerised the audience followed by theLondon bred Sanaya Ardeshir from Sandunes had the crowds all charged up with her electrifying performance.The good looking indisputable genius of electronic music Sahej Bakshi literally brought the house down as each and every member of the audience was on their toes dancing the night away. He played music from his to-be released album as well as some older ones. And as he said goodnight, they requested an encore. He displayed his special talent as he played the electric guitar and was busting out beats simultaneously.

Shenaz Treasuryvala was the spokesperson of the evening who encouraged the crowds to donate for this particular cause for which the concert was organized and she did manage to have everyone’s attention. Salim Merchant came straight from an Eid party past midnight much to the enthusiasm of the huge crowd.

With the success of the Mumbai concert, the organisers- Indigo Live are now looking forward to an equally successful concert in Delhi on 24Aug in Blue Frog to spread the message of freedom for women in India.