Chinese Cheers for “star” Pop-Singer Parvati Khan (of ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ iconic song ) on Chinese National Day! - Chaitanya Padukone

With charismatic pop-star playback singer Parvati Khan performing and swaying live-on-stage to her own original iconic foot-tapping international hit song ‘Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja’ , the invited guests seemed thrilled as they zestfully cheered her. . This was evident at the advance grand celebrations of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China held in Mumbai on Saturday evening. It may be recalled that this same global iconic resonating song ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ < from Hindi mega-hit 1982 movie ‘Disco Dancer’ > had won the coveted Golden Peacock Award conferred by China as the “Best Song of the Decade” !

Credit By- Chaitanya Padukone

The exclusive reception event was held at the landmark luxurious hotel Taj Lands End, Bandra in Mumbai. Also called as the Chinese National Day, which actually falls on 1st October every year, the spectacular yet Guests-friendly event was hosted by the dynamic, affable Mr. Kong Xianhua, the Hon’ble Consul General of the People's Republic of China based in Mumbai. The event was also co-hosted by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China .

The program-reception-event was attended by distinguished Guests including the affable friendly host Mr. Kong, various Business Leaders and senior executives of Indo-Chinese companies operating in Mumbai and families of Chinese expatriates residing in Mumbai.

The theme of the vibrant culture-cocktail program-event was to enhance and strengthen the communication and collaboration between the Indian and Chinese corporations, to build friendly relations and depict the rich heritage culture of both India and China.

The cheerful Chinese event was brilliantly compered by the multi-faceted Ms. Richa Gera who is also an Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the same ICBC –Bank along with Mr Yang Tong . The program began with guest speeches followed by the engaging colourful live performances by both Indian and Chinese Staff of the Mumbai-based Chinese companies.The cultural performances were the depiction of both Indian and Chinese culture. The Indian dance performance called *Unity in Diversity* representing different states of India; Chorus singing by Chinese staff on 'Me and my motherland' was again a depiction of love and attachment towards their motherland China, There was also Kishore Jawade who sang and danced on the popular legendary Raj Kapoor-Mukesh zestful song track Aawara Hoon and then foot-tapping track Yaad Aa Raha Hai from ‘Disco Dancer’ movie..

Sensational pop and playback singer Parvati Khan seemed jubilant and euphoric as she shared her reactions at the event .Said Parvati, “ The Chinese national day celebrations was beautiful.

I was particularly thrilled to be invited especially after being honoured for Jimmy Jimmy (my debut playback song ) which has grown enormously in fame globally even after 40 yrs! What touched me was that I was personally greeted by the heart-warming words by the Consul General Hon’ble Mr Kong who exclaimed , ‘You are the STAR of today’s event ! and won my heart once again. After Jimmy Jimmy was conferred and awarded the best song of the decade in the past with the Golden Peacock award by China ! The atmosphere was truly multicultural. The Indian group dances and performances on level two of Taj Lands End hotel, set to a backdrop of the jaw -dropping beauty of the most spectacular divine twilight seen from the balcony of the Taj Lands End. The Indian folk and cultural dances performances created a mesmerizing atmosphere I was also deeply touched by the gesture by the Chinese Consulate officials taking a special audio-visual bytes of mine which would be telecast on the actual National Day on Chinese TV. The sporting friendly nature of the Hon’ble CG when I requested him to join me on the stage to sing along the song Jimmy Jimmy added 'sentimental moments' to the grand evening. China had honoured me in the past with the Golden Peacock award for Jimmy Jimmy ..It was a wonderful opportunity for me to reciprocate the honour as well, with my evergreen chartbuster song ‘live’ performance,” smiled Parvati Khan.