Music lovers in New Jersey enjoy “Classically Yours”- raag-based songs of Bollywood

More than 200 music lovers attended the 2nd Classically Yours, musical extravaganza focused on raag-based songs from Indian cinema

The event was organized by Foram Music under the leadership of Foram Shah and Sanjay Shah and held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Royal Albert’s Palace, New Jersey.

Classically Yours’ selection brought music from Bollywood spanning more than 75 years, presented by 15 talented singers and supported by 4 accomplished musicians, a press release from organizers said. Dr. Tushar Patel emceed the event providing details of all raags and uniqueness of each song.

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The event was supported by Grand Sponsor Piyush Patel, a New Jersey entrepreneur. Additional supporters included Rupen & Hina Patel, Della, Utpal, and Nirmal Jagad.

A major highlight of the evening was the presentation by the exclusive music workshop members, who trained throughout the year under Foram and Sanjay Shah. They delivered over 30 curated songs based on more than 15 Hindustani classical raags, including Raag Khamaj, Yaman, Shivranjani, Bhairavi, Bhupali, and Pilu, among many others that have enriched Hindi film music for decades. Foram and Sanjay Shah also treated the audience to several performances of their own.

Foram Shah emphasized her commitment to promoting the foundation of Indian classical music within the community, especially among the younger generation eager to learn. She noted that while the tri-state area is home to over 50 singing groups and many talented vocalists, many lack structured guidance and classical discipline. With dedicated mentoring, rigorous training, and sincere effort, Foram and Sanjay aim to help singers refine their skills and elevate their musical journey, the press release said.