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Doha, Nov 14: Haitham Rafi, Lorna and DJ Ryan Nogar are all set to rock on November 23 at Radisson Blu Doha onwards during the Orbital Nite 2018.
Haitham Mohammed Rafi developed a passion for singing and playing instruments at a very young age. His father was his inspiration, and like him, Haitham was self-taught. So, when his family’s long-time talent manager, Dr Sanjay, learned of the Dil Hai Hindustani competition, he felt this could be Haitham’s big break.
The competition was tough, with thousands of entries coming in from hundreds of countries around the world. Haitham first sent his voice recording to India. After nervous waiting, he learned that he had been shortlisted for the show, making him one among only 400 contestants from around the globe who were selected.
He arrived in Mumbai where he received his first-ever formal training from mentors in the entertainment industry. It was a huge step for him. After a couple weeks of intense training and scrutiny, it was time for him to perform on the main stage of Dil Hai Hindustani in front of a live audience that numbered in the thousands, as well as millions watching him on television from home.
With a humble confidence, donning a crisp dishdasha and colourful mussar, Haitham took the stage. The room was silent as he began to sing. He finished his song and opened his eyes, looking out over the massive crowd. Thunderous applause erupted.
Thoroughly impressing the judges, Haitham had secured his place in the competition. Round after round, Haitham kept getting better and more confident, the training and exposure helping him push his talent to the next level. Throughout, his eyes remain fixed on the prize—the chance to sing in a Bollywood film, a life-changing opportunity.
Currently, Haitham Mohammed Rafi is one of the top 10 finalists in the competition and is certainly living the dream. He has been meeting and interacting with top names in industry, who come on the show as guest judges; etching his name and voice into their minds. In a recent episode, Haitham met the legendary actor, Shah Rukh Khan, who performed with him on stage, a dream come true.
Lorna, Nightingale of Goa travelling all over the world to perform her shows.Apart from being a mesmerizing singer, she was an electrifying performer who had several signature moves in her repertoire. She would begin her gig by stretching her arms out wide towards the crowd, tilt her head, in her inimitable style, and exclaim ‘I am Lorna’. Her ardent fans bestowed many monikers on her, the most notable ones being 'Bessie Smith' of India and the moniker that everyone identifies with her — Goa's Nightingale.
DJ Ryan Nogar, a winner of All India DJ Master Mixer. As one of the most popular and versatile DJ in Goa and abroad, is the best at what he does, which is providing sheer entertainment.
Music Director Norman Cardozo will provide music and Updesh Swar will compere the event.
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