Unplugged in Raag – An Intimate Evening of Ghazals, Thumri, Bhajans & Bollywood Classics
About the Event
Unplugged in Raag

Step into an intimate world of melody with Unplugged in Raag, a soulful live music experience bringing together the timeless beauty of ghazals, thumri, bhajans and Bollywood classics.

Presented by Debojyoti Nabanita & Team, this special evening is designed for listeners who appreciate expressive vocals, traditional musical forms and familiar melodies presented in a more intimate live setting.

The programme moves across different shades of Indian music, bringing together the poetic character of ghazals, the expressive quality of thumri, the devotional spirit of bhajans and the enduring appeal of Bollywood classics.

Rather than focusing on a single genre, Unplugged in Raag creates a musical journey through several traditions, allowing each form to bring its own mood, emotion and character to the evening.

For audiences who enjoy soulful singing and classic Indian melodies, this is an opportunity to spend an evening immersed in music that continues to resonate across generations.

An intimate evening of soulful melodies, timeless traditions and unforgettable songs.

A Musical Journey Through Multiple Traditions

One of the highlights of Unplugged in Raag is the variety within its repertoire.

The event brings together four distinct musical forms, each with its own history, emotional character and performance style.

Ghazals

Ghazals are celebrated for their poetic expression and emotional depth. Their lyrical quality creates space for nuanced musical interpretation and reflective listening.

At Unplugged in Raag, ghazals form part of a repertoire built around intimate and soulful musical expression.

Thumri

The programme also explores thumri, a semi-classical vocal form known for its expressive and emotionally rich presentation.

Its presence adds another layer of musical texture to the evening, allowing audiences to experience a more traditional and nuanced side of Indian vocal music.

Bhajans

The devotional character of bhajans introduces a spiritual dimension to the performance.

These songs bring a different emotional atmosphere to the evening, creating moments centred around devotion, melody and reflection.

Bollywood Classics

Completing the musical journey are Bollywood classics, bringing familiar songs and melodies into the live experience.

These well-loved compositions add a nostalgic quality to the programme while connecting the traditional elements of the evening with popular Indian film music.

Presented by Debojyoti Nabanita & Team

The evening is presented by Debojyoti Nabanita & Team, bringing together the various musical styles featured in the programme.

The presentation is centred around live vocals and an intimate musical atmosphere, allowing listeners to focus on melody, lyrical expression and the emotional character of each song.

The combination of traditional and popular repertoire gives the team a broad musical canvas to work with, moving naturally between classical-rooted forms and familiar Bollywood melodies.

An Intimate Live Music Experience

The word “Unplugged” reflects the intimate character of the evening.

The focus remains on the music itself — the voice, melody, lyrics and emotion — creating a setting where audiences can listen closely and engage with each performance.

An intimate musical environment can give familiar songs a different quality, allowing listeners to appreciate details that may be overlooked in larger-scale performances.

For those who enjoy live music in a quieter and more personal format, Unplugged in Raag offers an opportunity to spend an evening with songs and musical traditions in a focused setting.

From Poetry to Devotion and Nostalgia

The repertoire creates a natural progression through different emotional landscapes.

Ghazals bring poetry and introspection.
Thumri introduces expressive musical storytelling.
Bhajans add devotion and spiritual reflection.
Bollywood classics bring familiarity, nostalgia and shared memories.

Together, these styles create a varied evening that can move from poetic contemplation to devotional expression and then to the nostalgia of well-known film songs.

The result is a programme designed around the many ways music can communicate emotion.

What to Expect
Soulful Ghazals

Experience the poetic beauty and expressive character of ghazal music in a live setting.

Expressive Thumri

Enjoy the nuanced and emotionally rich quality of thumri as part of the evening's repertoire.

Devotional Bhajans

Listen to bhajans that bring a devotional dimension to the musical journey.

Bollywood Classics

Reconnect with familiar film melodies and timeless songs through live performance.

Intimate Presentation

Experience the music in a setting designed to keep the atmosphere personal and focused on the performers.

A Diverse Indian Music Experience

Move across traditional and popular musical forms within one carefully presented evening.

A Night for Music Lovers

Unplugged in Raag is designed for audiences who enjoy music beyond a single genre.

You may come for the ghazals and discover a new appreciation for thumri. You may arrive for the Bollywood classics and find yourself connecting with the devotional music. The variety allows different listeners to find something meaningful within the programme.

The evening also offers an opportunity to appreciate the relationship between traditional Indian music and popular film music, demonstrating how different forms can exist comfortably alongside one another in a live programme.

Why Experience Unplugged in Raag?
Explore Different Musical Forms

Experience ghazals, thumri, bhajans and Bollywood classics in one evening.

Enjoy Live Vocal Expression

Hear familiar and traditional compositions presented through live performance.

Reconnect with Timeless Melodies

Rediscover songs and forms that have remained meaningful across generations.

Experience an Intimate Setting

Enjoy a more personal musical atmosphere where the focus remains on the performers and their repertoire.

Discover Musical Contrasts

Move between poetry, devotion, semi-classical expression and popular film music as part of one programme.

A Carefully Curated Repertoire

The combination of ghazals, thumri, bhajans and Bollywood classics creates a repertoire with considerable variety.

Each musical form brings a different texture to the performance, allowing the evening to move through different moods without remaining fixed within one genre.

The traditional elements provide depth and musical nuance, while the Bollywood repertoire introduces songs that many listeners may already know and love.

This balance makes the programme accessible to both dedicated listeners of Indian classical and semi-classical music and audiences who simply enjoy soulful live singing.

Music That Brings People Together

Live music has a way of creating a shared atmosphere.

A familiar Bollywood melody can inspire instant recognition, while a ghazal or thumri can invite audiences to listen more closely to its poetry and musical expression. A bhajan can bring a devotional quality to the evening.

By placing these traditions within one programme, Unplugged in Raag creates a common musical space where different tastes and traditions can meet.

An Evening of Melody and Emotion

At its heart, the event is about music that stays with you.

The programme brings together songs and musical forms that are rich in emotional expression, giving audiences an opportunity to slow down and simply listen.

For music lovers looking for an evening away from loud, high-energy entertainment, this intimate live experience offers a different kind of atmosphere — one centred around melody, voice and musical storytelling.

Entry and Security Guidelines

By accepting, holding or using a ticket, attendees acknowledge that they have read, understood, accepted and agreed to the full terms and conditions.

The organiser reserves the right of admission and may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Entry is permitted only after a thorough security check and through designated entrances.

Re-entry is not permitted once an attendee has exited the venue.

Security personnel may search ticket holders and their belongings at entry. If a ticket holder refuses a search or is found carrying prohibited items, the organiser may deny entry without refund or compensation.

Prohibited Items

The venue does not permit the following inside the venue or seating area:

Food
Beverages and liquids
Bottles
Cans and tins
Bags
Lighters
Matchboxes
Flammable items
Illegal or hazardous substances

These are classified as Prohibited Items under the event terms.

Guests are requested to cooperate with security personnel and avoid carrying restricted articles.

Drug-Free Event and Conduct Rules

This is a drug-free event.

Any ticket holder found using, possessing, procuring, supplying or consuming drugs, narcotics or psychotropic substances as defined under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, may be immediately evicted from the venue without refund or compensation.

The organiser also reserves the right to initiate legal action as permitted under applicable law.

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

The organiser's decision in such matters shall be final.

Recording Policy

The use of audio or video recording equipment, including still cameras, is strictly prohibited.

Attendees are expected to comply with the venue's recording policy throughout the performance.

Ticket and Refund Policy

Tickets are issued according to the rules and regulations of the event organiser and venue management.

Except where specifically stated, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, cancelled or returned once purchased.

If the organiser cancels the performance, the ticket fee will be refunded.

Other charges, including parking fees, internet handling fees and order processing fees, remain non-refundable.

The organiser and venue are not liable for issues arising from unauthorised copies or reproductions of tickets.

A ticket is also invalid for entry if its security features have been tampered with.

Alcohol and Legal Requirements

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

Guests must comply with all applicable legal and venue regulations concerning alcohol.

Personal Safety and Liability

The organiser does not accept responsibility for injury to persons or for loss of 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 applicable claims against the organiser arising from such risks as stated in the event terms.

The event is also subject to force majeure conditions.

Guests are requested to cooperate with the organiser and venue management at all times.

Event Changes and Lineup

The organiser may modify the terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.

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

The event schedule may also be altered without prior notice.

Personal Information and Privacy

To maintain a high-quality user experience, the organiser may collect certain information during booking, registration or payment.

This may include personally identifiable information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number

Such information may be collected in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction

Any dispute or claim relating to the event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, as specified in the event terms and conditions.

Experience Unplugged in Raag

Unplugged in Raag brings together the soulful world of ghazals, thumri, bhajans and Bollywood classics in an intimate live music experience presented by Debojyoti Nabanita & Team.

The carefully blended repertoire moves between poetry, devotion, semi-classical expression and familiar film melodies, creating an evening that celebrates the diversity and emotional depth of Indian music.

For anyone who enjoys soulful live singing, traditional musical forms or timeless Bollywood songs, Unplugged in Raag offers an opportunity to slow down, listen and reconnect with melodies that continue to resonate.

Come for the music. Stay for the emotion. Let the raag linger.