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Bollywood singing icon Usha Uthup live in concert in Colombo

12 Aug, 2018

The High Commission of India is proud to present ?Symphony of Freedom?by legendary Bollywood playback singer Usha Uthup and ensemble?at?6.45 p.m.?on?Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall to celebrate 71st anniversary of India?s independence and as a part of India and Sri Lanka @70 celebrations.

Over a span of 50 years Mrs Usha Uthup has sung hundreds of popular film songs in almost all Indian languages spreading the message of love, unity and peace. She has been awarded with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards of India.

This event is being organized with the support?of Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Sri Lanka, Lanka Ashok Leyland, BMICH, Indigo airlines, Taj Samudra and India Sri Lanka Foundation.

This is an event not to be missed. Admission to the event is free and by invitation only.?Limited passes will be available at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (Indian Cultural Centre), 16/2, Gregory?s Road, Colombo-7. For further details, contact the IndianCultural Centre at 2684698 /?iccrcolombo2@gmail.com.

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