Musician Keshav Lal Arises
After Years, All Thanks to Mika Singh
, 2018

Ayushi Prakash
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

18 August, 2018

Mumbai: Celebrities or Rich people are frequently found begging around in streets as an outcome of their difficult days even after success which is not hidden from anyone. Well, here is a similar one, and this time, it is the people from the music fraternity who come to the rescue of a fellow musician. Keshav Lal, a talented musician who has been playing harmonium on the streets of Pune for over 30 years was found by Mika Singh.

Keshav Lal was recently invited to the set of Indian Idol 10 where the reality show’s contestants and judges gave him an overwhelming standing ovation and paid him a memorable tribute.
Music Composer Vishal Dadlani and Best Singer of the Era Neha Kakkar announced a donation of Rs. 1 lakh each to Keshav Lal.

Keshav Lal invited to the set of Indian Idol was actually because of Bollywood singer and actor Mika Singh’s recent post on Twitter asking people to help find him and requesting all singing reality shows to help and call people like Keshav as guests on the show.

Mika Singh came across a video clip of Keshav Lal singing on the streets and shared it on his Twitter account. This is what the singer has written and posted:

King Mika Singh

@MikaSingh
Just saw this video clip and I feel so sad for this talented man who composed this song and is now begging on the street. Please help me find him, I will take care of his everything.
https://twitter.com/MikaSingh/status/1027845172120285184

Meanwhile, announcing the donation, Vishal has said in a statement:

“It was our privilege to witness Keshav Lalji on the show. It is so wonderful to see a man so faithful to music throughout his life. He is an inspiration for all of us. He has taught us that one should never leave his passion, come what may. I will urge all my friends and people from the industry to try their best and help Keshav Lalji in the best possible way we can.”

Indeed Vishal and Neha have done an incredible thing for the musician. And Mika Singh also mentioned it on a video call in Indian idol that he is ready to keep Keshav Lal and his wife forever at his place if they wish which is so kind and he won our hearts. Meanwhile, here’s wishing Keshav Lal and his wife a long and healthy life in the days to come.

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