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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Sunidhi Chauhan offers an edgy, interesting note to the usual high-pitch octave in Bollywood playback
While Sunidhi was in Auckland recently, it was evident that she has a bit of a rock chick in her. Sticking to black, ripped jeans, cropped hair, it was all there - dovetailing nicely with the alternative vibe and the unmistakable husky voice.
While her on-stage improvisations may not have worked each time, the singer struck a chord with the audience at the Logan Campbell Centre. She kept her energy levels consistently high and the show warmed-up somewhat in the second half.
It worked best for Sunidhi when she was herself on stage. Veering off that persona and niche comes with the risk of losing the audience’s attention who’re used to her trademark style.
She was able to strike gold with her soulful numbers. The tried and tested hits, delivered with practised ease proved to be the best received ones.
For those new to the narrative, the singer is a product of those charming days when reality TV formats around singing and wannabe singers were still in their infancy. These days, one song sensations from reality TV shows seem to be swallowed up by black holes of obscurity almost as soon as they step out of the whirl-wind of show promotions and those post-win album deals.
So, from a start as a contestant to still going strong in an increasingly competitive Bollywood play-back landscape, Sunidhi is certainly getting something right. Critics may argue that the Singer’s popularity is declining, but judging from the turn-out at the concert, it may not be entirely accurate. Sure, she may not be popular in the traditional ‘mass’ way, but a section of loyalists and fans would keep coming back for more. Just as long as Sunidhi keeps working her special niche and delivering the songs she knows best how to, it bodes well.
And there is a lot else to love about her- she has a relatable quality while on-stage. There were no gimmicks during the show and Sunidhi refrained from much on-stage chatter, which was refreshingly professional. Considering performers’ penchant for chatter that eats into song-time, this was a good call.
Involving her musicians at one point in during the show and not forgetting to thank her support team was a nice touch in the end.
Sunidhi Chauhan offers an edgy, interesting note to the usual high-pitch octave in Bollywood playback While Sunidhi was in Auckland recently, it was evident that she has a bit of a rock chick in her. Sticking to black, ripped jeans, cropped hair, it was all there - dovetailing nicely with the...
Sunidhi Chauhan offers an edgy, interesting note to the usual high-pitch octave in Bollywood playback
While Sunidhi was in Auckland recently, it was evident that she has a bit of a rock chick in her. Sticking to black, ripped jeans, cropped hair, it was all there - dovetailing nicely with the alternative vibe and the unmistakable husky voice.
While her on-stage improvisations may not have worked each time, the singer struck a chord with the audience at the Logan Campbell Centre. She kept her energy levels consistently high and the show warmed-up somewhat in the second half.
It worked best for Sunidhi when she was herself on stage. Veering off that persona and niche comes with the risk of losing the audience’s attention who’re used to her trademark style.
She was able to strike gold with her soulful numbers. The tried and tested hits, delivered with practised ease proved to be the best received ones.
For those new to the narrative, the singer is a product of those charming days when reality TV formats around singing and wannabe singers were still in their infancy. These days, one song sensations from reality TV shows seem to be swallowed up by black holes of obscurity almost as soon as they step out of the whirl-wind of show promotions and those post-win album deals.
So, from a start as a contestant to still going strong in an increasingly competitive Bollywood play-back landscape, Sunidhi is certainly getting something right. Critics may argue that the Singer’s popularity is declining, but judging from the turn-out at the concert, it may not be entirely accurate. Sure, she may not be popular in the traditional ‘mass’ way, but a section of loyalists and fans would keep coming back for more. Just as long as Sunidhi keeps working her special niche and delivering the songs she knows best how to, it bodes well.
And there is a lot else to love about her- she has a relatable quality while on-stage. There were no gimmicks during the show and Sunidhi refrained from much on-stage chatter, which was refreshingly professional. Considering performers’ penchant for chatter that eats into song-time, this was a good call.
Involving her musicians at one point in during the show and not forgetting to thank her support team was a nice touch in the end.
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