The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrated ‘Icons of India by The Leela’ with a private concert by sarod virtuosos Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash at The Leela Palace Chennai

Chennai, India, 5th September 2023: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts   recently celebrated its initiative, Icons of India by The Leela with a spectacular musical evening by sarod virtuosos, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash at The Leela Palace Chennai. 

Icons of India by The Leela is an initiative aimed at recognizing and nurturing the essence of India and the richness within through a celebration of India’s finest who are the world’s best. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts unveiled this initiative for the first time in Bengaluru in 2021 with a private concert by the same iconic duo, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash. 

The event brought the musical talents of the master sarodists, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash to an eager audience and captivated them with their spectacular performance.

Speaking on the occasion, KM Chengappa, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Palace Chennai shared, "The Leela is a true reflection of India’s culture and heritage that celebrates art and music in its truest form. Music goes beyond, travels, and touches the hearts of people across the globe. It was an honour to host this private concert with the sarod virtuosos Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash. The duo is also the curator of the melodies played at our palace and to have them perform live was indeed a momentous occasion.”

Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash represent the 7th generation of a musical lineage, as sons and disciples of the sarod icon, Amjad Ali Khan. Cultural and musical traditions give life and purpose to their work. One can encounter technical assuredness bolstered by elegant lyricism and joy-filled dynamism in their music. Forged from a unique artistic vision that rests upon a legacy seven generations deep and includes their revered father and grandfather, Amjad Ali Khan and Haafiz Ali Khan. 

The duo sarodists, also has curated the signature Melodies by The Leela which are familiar among the regular guests as these tracks are played across the hotel lobbies of The Leela. Each melodic compilation weaves the soul of India with the spirit of the city it represents, to create a blissful experience. To listen to Melodies by The Leela, please visit www.theleela.com. 

Icons of India by The Leela include sarod virtuosos Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, Former Miss World and Bollywood Actor Manushi Chhillar and Indian Women Cricketer Smriti Mandhana. The programme celebrates the richness of India while curating meaningful experiences that enrich, engage and inspire guests.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and now Kovalam and Ashtamudi in Kerala. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. In 2023, the brand has once again been featured in the top 3 World’s Best Hotel Brands. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

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