By Rohan Puri, Mississauga News. Friday, June 16, 2023

“South Asian festival will run from July 21 to 22

A popular South Asian festival is returning to Mississauga this summer and will feature several star performers.

Bollywood Monster Mashup, being held at Mississauga Celebration Square on July 21 and 22, will see singers Ash King, Shashaa Tirupati and Aishwarya Pandit perform live on stage.

King is known for his hit song “Baarish” from the movie “Half Girlfriend” and “Nazar Na Lag Jaaye” from the film “Stree.”

Tirupati is famous for “The Humma Song” from the film “OK Jaanu” as well as the megahit “Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga” alongside Arijit Singh.

Music show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” finalist Aishwarya Pandit will perform her songs “Baithe Baithe” and “Pyaar Karke.”

“We’re back for our 13th year,” said Vikas Kohli, the festival’s executive director, according to a media release. “Dance to Ash, Shashaa and Aishwarya’s hit songs, watch electrifying dance performances, eat delicious food, enjoy a laser show and more. The whole family can enjoy this event, all with free entry, free parking and free family activities.”

In addition to the Bollywood celebrities, over 100 homegrown stars will also take to the main stage, the release said.

The Bollywood Monster concerts will offer performances in Bollywood, Sufi, pop and rock, along with popular folk and traditional dances like Kathak, Garba and more.

The Bollywood Monster orchestra, an original music and dance production created by Kohli, Associate Artistic Director Ev Harris and teen music prodigy Antonia Cambre, is set to feature Bollywood songs from the ’80s mashed up with other ’80s hits.

Besides performances, attendees can also eat at a number of food stalls featuring samosas, dosas, kebabs and many other treats while shopping and enjoying family activities.

The festival schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 21, 4 p.m.: Shashaa Tirupati and Aishwarya Pandit perform live.

Get to snack on papri chaat and watch dazzling Garba routines and more.

Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m.: Ash King performs live. Get to dance to Bollywood x ’80s fusion while watching a laser show and more.

The festival is currently accepting vendor applications and sponsor inquiries at BollywoodMonsterMashup.com/Vendors.”