Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle has joined AR Rahman for The Wonderment tour which is set to take place across US. Her first live performance with Rahman took place on May 3 at the tour’s opening concert at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.
Speaking about it, Zanai said in a press release, “The moment I heard about the opportunity to work with Rahman sir, I was speechless. But I also felt the weight of responsibility — his compositions are masterpieces, and my grandmother has sung them with unmatched perfection. I didn’t want to fall short.” The encouragement she received from both Rahman and her grandmother gave her the confidence she needed. “They told me to sing in my own style.”
She described the experience of her first performance with Rahman on May 3 as “life changing”. “The audience’s response to both songs I sang filled me with relief, happiness, and a deep sense of accomplishment,” she said.
Since then, Zanai has been training rigorously with Rahman’s team. For her, working alongside the Oscar-winning composer is nothing short of transformative. “Anyone in his presence is inspired to become a better musician. You learn something new every single minute,” she shared.
Yet, even with Rahman’s mentorship, her grandmother’s influence continues to guide her artistic choices. “The greatest lesson I’ve learnt from her is to be individualistic. She always says, ‘Sing like yourself and trust what feels right.’”
The Wonderment concert is conceptualised by Rahman in collaboration with Percept Live, and co-produced between Percept Live, Fair Game and Jo Entertainment. It had its global premiere under the aegis of the WAVES summit taking place from the 1-4 of May, 2025. The performance blends music, visuals, and storytelling into a dazzling spectacle, featuring surprise acts from India’s celebrated talents along with some unique international collaborations.
