Shaam-E-Ghazal

**Shaam-E-Ghazal: A Celebration of Poetry & Music**

a grand evening dedicated to the timeless beauty of traditional Ghazals

For tickets, please visit

[ https://madanoak.com/product/shaam-e-ghazal/]( https://madanoak.com/product/shaam-e-ghazal/)

August 10, 2025

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM



Pleasanton Senior Center

5353 Sunol Boulevard

Pleasanton CA 94566



𝑉𝐼𝑃 𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 8 - $440 - 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 & 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑

𝑉𝐼𝑃 𝑇𝑤𝑜 𝑇𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 - $112 - 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 & 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑

𝑉𝐼𝑃 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑜 - $60 - 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 & 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑

𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 - $40 - 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑



This unique event will pay tribute to the legendary artists whose compositions have touched our hearts for generations and we hum even today. Set in an elegant banquet-style venue, the evening promises an immersive musical experience featuring the scintillating sounds of Santoor, along with a lineup of top-tier Bay Area vocalists –



**[Puja Purandare]( https://www.facebook.com/puja.purandare?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)**, **[Anshoo Tikoo Zutshi]( https://www.facebook.com/anshoo.tikoozutshi?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)**, **[Shilpa Singh Thakur]( https://www.facebook.com/thakurshilpasingh?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** and **[Amrita Kar]( https://www.facebook.com/amrita.kar?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)**.



The Santoor, with its mesmerizing strings, is essential to the soul of a Ghazal, evoking delicate, intimate, and romantic moods. Honored to have performed with this magical instrument worldwide, Madan Oak, feels truly humbled by the appreciation received from musical legends and maestros and is extremely excited to perform.

Accompanied by celebrated instrumentalists— **[Amol Chiplunkar]( https://www.facebook.com/amol.chiplunkar?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** (Keyboard), **[Dilip Acharya]( https://www.facebook.com/dilip.acharya.1276?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** (Harmonium), **[Melvin Gerold]( https://www.facebook.com/melvin.gerold?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** (Guitar & Effects), **[Kashyap Parab]( https://www.facebook.com/koolkashy?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** (Tabla), **[Yogesh Ayachit]( https://www.facebook.com/yogesh.ayachit?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)** (Side Rhythms) —this musical journey will be guided by **[Sharad Kulkarni]( https://www.facebook.com/sharad.kulkarni.33?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)**’s poetic narration.



Mouth-watering Gourmet food included in all tickets, catered and sponsored one of the best Indian Restaurants in the east bay, **[Little India Restaurant & Bar ]( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560417360443&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)****[Raja Amber]( https://www.facebook.com/raja.ambersaria.5?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU0rgg8GSHRt3K370UfsVLYVYcmfOVOWWKxqO0Mj5hGgbIIX4iEQaImaH2bbbI3TlWeWXFXD5J9c6hzDBHlAdR3fgnjowAes5AMXjdAp3z9kQZPLu78-1wrQAVb1-JZ7sAcU61FiGAqvR40htsqJxle8Bu9qUjj-3ieBlXyfW5_5_Im6bJ9Q6tktnHpOGtRJp4&__tn__=-%5DK-R)**

Join us for a night of soul-stirring poetry, exquisite music, and fine dining. See you there!

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