IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil – Shivang Live Qawwali Experience
About the Event

Meet Shivang, a.k.a. The IITian Gavaiya — an engineer-turned-musician whose story sounds straight out of a Bollywood film.

Think Farhan from 3 Idiots, but with a musical twist.

His journey began with a familiar parental dream:

“Mera beta Engineer banega.”

Shivang cracked AIR 1679 and secured admission to IIT. But somewhere between “Abbu nahi maanenge” and finally reaching the moment of “Maine Job Chhod Di,” he chose to follow his passion for music.

That decision gave birth to The IITian Gavaiya.

Now, Shivang brings his distinctive energy, audience interaction, and love for Qawwali to IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil — an evening designed not simply as a concert, but as a shared musical experience.

What Makes IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil Special?

This is a mehfil created for people who love singing along, celebrating music together, and becoming part of the performance.

With a gathering of 400+ Qawwali lovers, the event promises an atmosphere where the audience is not expected to remain silent spectators. Dress up in your ethnics, bring your energy, and get ready for a mass sing-along with fellow music lovers.

1. A Mehfil of 400+ Qawwali Lovers

Imagine a room filled with hundreds of people singing the same beloved melodies together.

That is the spirit of IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil.

The event invites Qawwali enthusiasts and music lovers to dress in their favourite ethnic outfits and become part of a collective musical celebration. With 400+ Qawwali lovers expected to come together, the audience itself becomes an important part of the evening.

The focus is on participation, connection, and the shared joy of familiar songs.

2. Unmatched Energy and Crowd Engagement

Shivang's performances are built around high energy and direct interaction with the audience.

At this mehfil, you won't simply sit back and watch a performance. The experience encourages you to sing, dance, scream, and feel every moment.

His energetic stage presence and crowd engagement are designed to turn the audience into an active part of the performance.

The result is a live music experience where the boundary between performer and audience becomes much smaller.

3. Songs That Hit Different

Get ready for a musical journey through 50+ iconic songs spanning timeless Qawwalis and beloved contemporary favourites.

The repertoire includes the legendary Qawwali tradition associated with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, along with songs and favourites such as:

Kun Faya Kun
Damadam Mast Kalandar
Halka Halka Suroor
And many more iconic songs

From deeply soulful melodies to powerful sing-along moments, the set is designed to take audiences through different shades of Qawwali and popular Sufi-inspired music.

More Than Just a Concert

This isn't just a concert. It's a MEHFIL.

The concept of a mehfil is rooted in shared listening, musical appreciation, participation, and connection. IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil brings that spirit into a contemporary live-event setting.

Shivang's unusual journey — from cracking IIT with AIR 1679 to leaving his job and embracing music — forms an important part of the identity behind The IITian Gavaiya.

The evening brings together his personal story, Qawwali-inspired music, audience interaction, and a large community of music lovers under one roof.

Whether you are already a fan of Qawwali or simply enjoy powerful live music and mass sing-alongs, the mehfil is designed around an immersive audience experience.

Come Dressed in Your Ethnics

The event encourages attendees to dress up in their ethnics and embrace the traditional-meets-contemporary atmosphere of the mehfil.

With hundreds of Qawwali lovers coming together, the setting is intended to feel more like a collective musical gathering than a conventional concert.

Come prepared to sing along, connect with the crowd, and enjoy an evening centered around music.

Ticket and Venue Guidelines

Cover charges mentioned with the ticket details are payable at the venue and are fully redeemable on Food & Beverages (F&B).

A valid government-issued ID is mandatory for entry. Accepted identification includes documents such as a PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, and other valid government-issued identification.

The ticket does not guarantee a seat. Guests who want table reservations should contact the organizers directly.

Access to the dance floor is restricted to females and couples.

Photography and Recording Consent

By entering the venue, attendees grant the organizers and their partners an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide right to photograph, film, and record them.

The organizers may use such photographs, videos, or recordings across different media, including:

Social media
Marketing
Advertising
Broadcast
Other promotional media

Such use may take place without additional consent or compensation.

At the same time, the event terms state that the use of personal audio or video recording equipment, including still cameras, is strictly prohibited.

Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy

Once booked, tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, rescheduled, or transferred to another date or event.

This policy also applies in situations involving:

No-show
Late arrival
Partial attendance

Except where specifically stated in the event terms, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, cancelled, or returned after purchase.

If the organizer cancels the performance, the ticket fee will be refunded. Other charges, including parking fees, internet handling fees, and order processing fees, remain non-refundable.

Tickets become invalid if their security features have been tampered with. The organizer and venue are also not responsible for issues resulting from unauthorized copies or reproductions of tickets.

Entry and Security Rules

The organizer reserves the right of admission.

Entry is allowed only after a thorough security check and through the designated entrances. Re-entry is not permitted.

The venue prohibits food, beverages, liquids, bottles, cans, tins, bags, lighters, matchboxes, flammable items, and illegal or hazardous substances inside the venue or seating area.

These are classified as Prohibited Items.

Security personnel may search ticket holders and their belongings at entry. Refusal to undergo a security search or possession of prohibited items may result in denial of entry without refund or compensation.

The organizer may also alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Drug-Free Event

IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil is a drug-free event.

The use, possession, procurement, supply, or consumption of drugs, narcotics, or psychotropic substances as defined under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, is prohibited.

Anyone found violating this policy may be immediately removed from the venue without refund or compensation. The organizer also reserves the right to initiate legal action as permitted by applicable law.

Admission may also be refused, or an attendee may be ejected, if they appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, behave dangerously or inappropriately, or engage in conduct likely to cause harassment, damage, injury, or nuisance.

The organizer's decision in such matters will be final.

Alcohol and Legal Age

Under applicable law, persons below the legally permissible age may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Attendees are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and venue rules concerning alcohol.

Safety and Personal Belongings

The organizer does not accept responsibility for injuries to attendees or for loss or damage to personal property brought to the event.

Attendees voluntarily assume the risks associated with contracting COVID-19, H1N1, or any other communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during, or after the event, and waive claims against the organizer arising from such risks as specified in the terms.

The event is also subject to force majeure conditions, which may affect the performance or event arrangements.

Guests are requested to cooperate with the organizer and venue staff at all times.

Event Lineup and Additional Conditions

All secondary performances, if any, and the event lineup are subject to the artist's discretion.

The organizer may modify the terms and conditions at its discretion from time to time. The organizer also issues the ticket in accordance with the rules and regulations of the event organizer and venue management.

Any disputes or claims relating to the event will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai.

To provide a high-quality user experience, the organizer may collect information during booking, registration, or payment. This may include personally identifiable information such as the attendee's name, email address, or phone number, in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Get Ready for the Mehfil

From an AIR 1679 IIT journey to choosing music over a conventional career path, Shivang's story is at the heart of The IITian Gavaiya.

With 50+ iconic songs, Qawwali favourites, high-energy crowd interaction, and a gathering of 400+ music lovers, IITian Gavaiya Ki Mehfil promises an evening centered around participation and shared musical energy.

Dress up in your ethnics, gather your fellow music lovers, and get ready to sing along to timeless Qawwalis, Sufi favourites, and songs that have become part of the collective musical memory.

This isn't just a concert. It's a MEHFIL.