KUALA LUMPUR: Get ready for an unforgettable night of Bollywood magic as Hitman Solutions, one of Malaysia’s leading concert organisers, and the renowned Australian concert promoter Cinestar Events, join forces to proudly present ‘Arijit Singh Live in Malaysia' on November 16 at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil.
The hotly-anticipated marks the return of one of Bollywood’s hottest playback singers back in Malaysia. Organisers Hitman Solutions and Cinestar Events are expecting a packed audience of 10,000 fans.
In an interview with Bernama, Rohit Rampal, Founder & CEO of Hitman Group, said that over 85 per cent of the tickets have already been sold.
"We are expecting an audience of around 10,000, ensuring that every seat is filled so as many fans as possible can experience this highly anticipated event.
"Arijit’s last performance in Malaysia was held at the Dewan Wawasan Convention & Exhibition Centre, and with a larger venue this time and over a decade of new music, fans can look forward to an even more spectacular show,” he said.
In terms of challenges, Rohit shared that the organisers had to adjust their usual marketing and promotional strategies to reach a niche Bollywood-loving audience.
"A key focus has been reaching out to Malaysian Bollywood fans, many of whom are familiar with his songs from popular films but may not know him by name.
"We made sure to highlight that Arijit is the voice behind some of their favourite Bollywood hits,” he explained.
Rohit further said that the concert is not just attracting local fans but is also drawing an international audience from countries like India, the Maldives, Pakistan, Australia, and across Southeast Asia.
"As Arijit's final South-East Asian stop for the year, fans are in for an unforgettable experience, as we are going all out with next-level production to create a concert like no other,” he sai
Meanwhile, Yogesh Sharma, Founder & CEO of Cinestar Events, “At Cinestar Events, with over a hundred successful Bollywood events across Australia, we are dedicated to spreading the vibrant magic of Bollywood to new shores."
The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards in India, 37-year-old Arijit has recorded songs in several Indian languages, predominantly Hindi and Bengali.
Fans of Bollywood blockbusters like ‘Dilwale,’ ‘Brahmastra,’ and ‘Jawan’ will also instantly recognise Arijit Singh’s signature voice from beloved hits such as ‘Janam Janam,’ ‘Kesariya,’ and ‘Chaleya.’
Arijit, who rose to fame with the release of the successful track "Tum Hi Ho" from the Bollywood movie "Aashiqui 2" in 2013, is also currently the most-followed artist globally on Spotify, with over 123 million followers.
In fact Arijit's Spotify record as seen him even surpassing international stars like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Drake.
“This concert is set to be the biggest Bollywood event in Malaysia for the year 2024, featuring a selection of Arijit Singh’s timeless classics and popular hits spanning a decade, ensuring a spectacular show that blends stunning music with top-notch production,” explained Rohit.
General ticket sales can be purchased at www.hitmanlive.com. Ticket categories include: Silver (RM298), Gold (RM398), Platinum (RM598), Diamond (RM698), VIP (RM788), VVIP (RM988) and MIP (RM1,188).
