Atypical celebrates Independence Day across 12 malls and 9 locations
Published on: 10 Aug, 2023
This Independence Day, tune into the Rhythms of Inclusion across India.
This Independence week, Atypical Advantage and Nexus Mall are coming together to bring to you the powerful journeys and stories of people with disabilities. Come celebrate your 12th & 15th August with thrilling performances in 9 cities, across 12 Nexus Mall properties by 25 Performers. From Amritsar in the North, Chennai in the south, Udaipur in the west & Bhubaneshwar in the East, the performances will leave you spellbound!
Here's our roster of performers to light up this Independence Day with their dazzling performances:
ELANTE, CHANDIGARH, 12th August
Sagar and Band: Harmonies of Resilience
Sagar Kapoor is a visionary lead singer with a visual impairment, and is all set with is band for a Live show in Elante. He has been mesmerising audiences for years now, garnering praise at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and other international platforms. Joining him are Ravi on the keyboards and Sugriv on the Octapad.
KORMANGALA, BANGALORE, 12th August
Sunadha Band: Chorus of Celebration
This Independence Day we witness the popular Sunadha band performing in Bangalore. Founded in 1999, this group excels in classical, folk dances, and music, gracing stages worldwide. They have performed on various State, National and International platforms, garnering applause and appreciation, that you can witness live on 12th of August.
SEAWOODS, NAVI MUMBAI, 12th August
Deepak and Nitesh: The Unplugged Duo's Resonance
Looking for events in Navi Mumbai? Well, this Enchanting Duo of Deepak & Nitesh from Udaan Entertainment will be performing Live at the Seawoods Mall on 12th August. Deepak, despite being 100% blind, have inspired people with his performances for years. Complementing him is Nitesh, a skilled and certified pianist and keyboardist who displays remarkable command over several genres like jazz, Bollywood, and western classical.
NEXUS ONE MALL, AHMEDABAD, 12th August
Ankita Patel & Band: An Independent tune
A band of five people who form an exceptionally talented musical group, with Ankita Patel on vocals, Arjun Patel, who is professional and the best keyboardist and Pianist. With his beloved wife and musical partner Ankita, they both impart music education. Amit Patel and Colin Clerk add to the flavour, offering their permanence through the guitar and octapad. Nilesh Solankias, who is a singer and an anchor, has won several awards in music, while travelling around the globe.
PAVILLION MALL, PUNE, 12th August
Vishal & Chandrakant: Unleashing Unplugged Magic
In this enchanting unplugged duo, Vishal Kataria shines as a multilingual singer driven by a deep musical ardor since age 7. His melodious journey resonates on his YouTube channel, where he shares his creations. Accompanying him is Chandrakant More, a 26-year-old Mumbai guitarist whose strings breathe life into Bollywood tunes.
NEXUS VIJAYA, CHENNAI, 12th August
Tejas Sri Datta: Harmonic Brilliance
Tejas Sri Datta, a 13-year-old with autism, defies expectations. She embraced singing before speech and as a Super Singer Junior contestant, she graced stages with legends. Her "Lovingly Yours Teju" series on YouTube has enamoured audiences with over 330 songs to tune into.
NEXUS, AMRITSAR, 15th August
Resham: A Melodic Star Shines Bright
Resham, a professional singer, has set the stage alight at many of the big names like ZEE TV, UAE, SA RE GA MA PA, Indian Idol, and her work has been acknowledged by industry experts. Famous for humming commercial songs and catchy jingles her melodious voice will take you on a musical journey, you’ll not want to come back from.
WESTEND, PUNE, 15th August
Ananya Halarnkar: A Symphony of Unyielding Passion
Ananya Halarnkar possessed an innate talent for music since a young age and started her career very early on. She is trained in classical music, which earned her a Sangeet Visharad Distinction with prowess in piano, guitar, and harmonium. As a Core member of Yash Raj's Six Pack Band, her YouTube channel echoes her musical journey. From Movies like "Raazi" to live events for the Indian Medical Association and SA RE GA MA PA, she has inspired us and embodies the strength of passion over problems.
ESPLANADE, BHUBANESHWAR, 15th August
Raj Jain: Melodies Beyond Sight
Raj Jain, a singer, music composer, and poet who defies the shadows of Retinitis Pigmentosa, a challenge since age 5 is all set to charm the city of Bhubaneshwar. Having discovered the healing power of music, he is passionate about sharing his melodies with all of us. At age 13, his debut stage performance paved his path to realising his dream of performing for his idol, Dadu Ravindra Jain, a milestone achieved in 2013.
SHANTINIKETAN, BANGALORE, 15th August
Ritvik Rajan: Music Beyond Limits
At Bangalore's Shanktiniketan, Ritvik Rajan's exceptional music is all set to shine, overcoming visual and cognitive challenges. If you are in Bangalore, head to Nexus Shantiniketan on 15th August, to be a part of a performance, you wish you don’t miss!
WHITEFIELD, BANGALORE, 15th August
Sunadha Band
What if we tell you that Sunadha band is not just performing once but twice? Well, if you miss an opportunity to experience the rocking band on 12th, ensure you make your way to the Whitefield Mall in Bangalore on the 15th, because you’ll not want to miss out the most trending event of the day.
CELEBRATION MALL, UDAIPUR, 15th August
Zuhaib Khan: Unplugged Melodies
At the Celebration Mall in Udaipur, Zuhaib Khan will take the spotlight along with Karan Bhatia. A singer, songwriter, and music producer, his journey started with the Banaras Gharana at the mere age of 5. With appearances in reality shows like The Voice of India and Chote Ustad, Zuhaib's effortless versatility in various genres, including Sufi, RNB, and Bollywood, resonate.
Gather your friends and families and celebrate this Independence Day 2023 with performances that will leave your hearts entrenched in melodies!
Atypical Advantage is India’s largest livelihood platform for Persons with Disabilities(PWD). Whether it is a singer looking for a show, a visual artist looking to sell their paintings, or job seekers with disabilities looking for career opportunities, it bridges the supply & demand side inefficiencies so that Persons with Disabilities can earn a dignified income. We have a large pool of 15,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 250+ corporates within a short span of 3 years. We were also featured on Shark Tank Season 2 and were declared the winner of the prestigious National Startup Award under the social impact category by the Union Government. For more information, visit our website here.
