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Navi Mumbai: Legends Live 2026, led by entrepreneur Nikhil Nair and organised by Astitv Entertainment, held its second edition at Terna Auditorium, Navi Mumbai. The concert, “Pratichee Live – SUR-VIVAL With Music: Celebrate Strength Through Song”, showcased pop sensation Pratichee Mohapatra and DJ Kratex in collaboration with Bharati Vidyapeeth Medicover Hospital, delivering an electrifying fusion of pop and electronic beats for an unforgettable evening of music and social commitment.
Breast cancer awareness through music
Pratichee Mohapatra, a former member of India’s first all-female pop band Viva and a two-time cancer survivor, delivered a powerful performance embodying courage and hope. Sharing the stage, Krunal Ghorpade, aka DJ Kratex, a leading music producer from Maharashtra, energised the audience with high-tempo tracks. The event, curated by entrepreneur Nikhil Nair, was a blend of Indian musical heritage, visual artistry, and social causes. While the previous edition in Mulund featured icons like Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar and Vaishali Samant, this edition highlighted breast cancer awareness, making music a force for inspiration and social impact.
Medical outreach for underprivileged women
Leveraging the Legends Live platform, Astitv Entertainment initiated a structured medical outreach programme. In collaboration with Care 4 Mumbai and the PMK Foundation, the initiative offers subsidised diagnostic tests for nearly a thousand underprivileged women and men, combining music and social impact to promote health and wellness in the community.
“Legends Live aims to redefine live concerts as platforms for meaningful social impact by blending musical excellence with environmental responsibility and a commitment to women’s health,” reinforced Nikhil Nair.
Oncology experts and community leaders honoured
At Legends Live 2026, Dr Shishir Shetty and Dr Sandeep Bipte were felicitated by Care 4 Mumbai patrons for their contributions to oncology. The event also saw participation from key community and hospital leaders, including Sandeep Joshi, Rheema Singh, Chandravati Rao, and Sumitra Vasant Kunjar. Organised by a dedicated team led by Rahul Nair, Dr Neeraja Gopinathan, and others, the concert combined music, social impact, and community recognition.
Dignitaries
The evening, which commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by esteemed guests, included:
Prashant Narayanan (Renowned Producer & Industry Leader)
Rahul Chaudhary (Superintending Engineer (CIVIL), India Post, Government of India)
Dr Shishir Shetty (Professor & Oncologist, DY Patil Medical College)
Dr Sandeep Bipte (Famous Breast Cancer Specialist)
Arun Padar (Police Inspector, Navi Mumbai Commissioner’s Office)
Prof. Nilesh Kadam and Prof. Amit Kadam (Bharati Vidyapeeth University)
Priya Varghese (Care 4 Mumbai)
Nayna Dinesh Kanal (PMK Foundation)
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