Veteran actor Ashutosh Rana recently celebrated the beauty of art and music by inviting legendary singer Nitin Mukesh on stage during the play “Hamare Ram.”
The ‘Fighter’ actor took to Instagram to share a video capturing Nitin Mukesh’s heartfelt bhajan performance. In his caption, Rana expressed, “It is the boon of literature, music and art that gives man the prestige of the supreme work of God. Yesterday evening the great singer of India respected Shri #Nitin Mukesh ji was in the audience of the great play ‘Hamare Ram’, I invited him on the stage after the conclusion of the show.” (sic)
He added, “He completed the audience with immense joy with his heartfelt bhajan. Sharing that unique bhajan with you dear friends listen to it. I believe His voices will fill you with unique peace. #mumbai #hamareram.”
In the clip, Ashutosh Rana is seen holding the mic for Nitin Mukesh as he sings the bhajan. The video concludes with the actor bowing down and touching the singer’s feet.
Nitin Mukesh is celebrated for his soft, velvety singing style. Over the years, he has delivered numerous memorable tracks, including “So Gaye Hain,” “Wafa Raas Na Aayi,” “Jaane Kya Hogaya,” “Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Hai,” “Paisa Bolta Hai,” “Hanste Hanste Kat Jayen Raste,” “Chandi Ki Cycle,” “Zindagi Har Kadam,” “Duma Dum Mast Kalandar,” and “Teri Jheel Si Gehri Aankhon,” among many others.
Known for his contributions to Hindi cinema as well as devotional bhajans, Nitin Mukesh has performed internationally, including a tour of the United States in 1993, and a global tour in 2006 with his show “Kal Ki Yaadein,” a heartfelt tribute to his father, Mukesh. During the 1980s and 1990s, he collaborated with acclaimed music directors such as Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, and Anand–Milind. He lent his voice to actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and several others.