Mumbai | Feb 13: Age is no barrier when the heart still beats to music. Proving this with grace, enthusiasm, and timeless melodies, Humming Birds a vibrant singing group of senior citizens are set to present a soulful musical evening titled “Dil Chahta Hai” in Mumbai. The group brings together senior citizens ranging in age from 60 to 80 years, united by a shared love for music. The musical evening will be held at Mysore Association Hall, King Circle, Matunga, on 20 February.
Formed by elderly music lovers who have carried their passion for singing across decades, Humming Birds is a celebration of active ageing, creativity, and companionship. Their performances are rooted in nostalgia, yet alive with energy bringing to the stage classic Hindi film songs that continue to resonate across generations.
The evening will feature heartfelt performances by members including Kishor Parulekar, Subodh Ekbote, Pravin Doshi, Suman Gokarn, Rajesh Rane, Jaanvika, Manoj shirsagar, Harsha Mehta and others each lending their voice and lived experience to a thoughtfully curated repertoire.
The repertoire includes timeless favourites originally penned by legendary lyricists such as Sahir Ludhianvi, Gulzar, Anand Bakshi, and Majrooh Sultanpuri, and composed by musical greats like Khayyam, Kalyanji Anandji, Rahul Dev Burman, A.R. Rahman, and Shankar Jaikishan.
Audiences can look forward to evergreen songs such as “Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein,” “Pal Bhar Thehar Jaao,” “Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina,” “Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye,” “Salame Ishq Meri Jaan,” “Mere Mehboob Na Ja,” and “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar.” These melodies, reimagined by Humming Birds, promise to evoke deep nostalgia and strike an instant emotional chord with listeners.
Sharing his thoughts, Retired Engineer Pravin Doshi (80), one of the senior members of Humming Birds, said, “Music has been my lifelong companion. At 80, when many believe life should slow down, singing gives me renewed energy and purpose. ‘Humming Birds’ is not just a group it is a family that reminds us every day that passion has no age. When we sing these timeless songs, we relive memories, friendships, and moments that shaped our lives. ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ is our way of telling the world that the heart never grows old.”
Speaking about his performance on Kabhie Kabhie, Subodh Ekbote (65), an interior designer by profession and a member of the group, added, “Performing ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein’ is deeply personal for me. This song has lived with me for decades its poetry, its silences, and its emotions only grow deeper with time. Presenting it with dialogues makes the experience even more powerful, almost like revisiting moments from our own lives. Mukesh’s voice, Sahir Ludhianvi’s words, and Khayyam’s music together remind us that some songs don’t age they mature, just like us.”
At a time when ageing is often associated with slowing down, Humming Birds offers a refreshing and inspiring narrative where creativity continues to thrive, friendships deepen, and passion finds new expression. “Dil Chahta Hai” is more than a musical evening; it is a heartfelt ode to life, memories, and melodies that never fade.
Mumbai audiences can look forward to an evening filled with warmth, nostalgia, and music sung straight from the heart.