Bollywood Events FAQ

 

 

How do you approach wedding/event performances? 

 

I perform 4 major segments:

 

*Pre-Ceremony and Ceremony Special Moments 

 

*Cocktail/ Mocktail Hour

 

*Upbeat Reception Welcome in the Ballroom & Reception Special Moments

    ~Reception Grand Entrance 

    ~First Dance and Relatives’ Dances

    ~Photo-Taking

    ~Cake-Cutting

 

*Electri-Khyaal: Improv Show on the Electric Violin with your DJ 

 

 

You may invite me to play during one of the segments, or even all of them! My forte is Reception Performances in the ballroom. It’s here when I really come alive, work the crowd, and glamorize the atmosphere around the couple. 

 

 

Do you offer different packages?

 

Every couple/party differs and is unique in their desires and needs. I strive to make all couples and parties happy. 

 

Many couples, however, ask me to perform a cocktail hour, after which I move into the ballroom for an upbeat reception welcome and couple’s grand entrance and first dance. 

 

For nikkah performances, I begin by performing your grand entrance, and then perform throughout the night for all special moments (ring exchange, cake cutting, photo-taking, rukhsati). 

 

Please email me directly explaining a bit about what you are hoping for along with timings and venue, (I can share my ideas as well), after which I can provide you a quote. 

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EMAIL: priyanka.violin@gmail.com

 

 

What sets you apart from other violinists who perform for weddings?

 

Violinists who perform solely for weddings and events often lack sufficient training. They can be high on vibe and low on substance. I am high on and offer  both.  

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I love to perform at weddings, but I am also a concert violinist with a Doctorate in Violin Performance. I give concerts around the globe. You will hear this difference in the live sound I present. 

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Violin is a very difficult instrument. You want to go with a full-time professional, classically-trained, serious musician. 

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My musical arrangements are often improvisatory, imaginative, and ornate. They hold a special personal signature. I take diligent care particularly when preparing featured songs. 

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In addition, I love to interact with your family and guests, and personally ensure they have a great time. Connecting with others is a part of my soul and is second nature to me. They are not only your guests, they are my guests as well. 

 

​​Finally, as a South Asian who speaks Hindi-Urdu and other Indian languages, and is also trained in Indian classical music, I bring not just the music, but the cultural understanding and emotional nuance that Bollywood and South Asian songs deserve. Whether it’s knowing when to draw out a romantic moment or add energy to a dance floor hit, my roots help me deliver a performance that truly connects with your guests — because I feel the music the way it’s meant to be felt.  

 

 

Do you play both acoustic and electric violin?

 

Yes! I choose one over the other depending on the setting. I often prefer the acoustic because of its expensive, complex tone. But if you prefer the electric, I’m very happy to perform on it! 

 

 

Can you play other genres besides Bollywood?

 

YES! My training allows me to play virtually any song. Generally, couples and parties ask me to play a mix of Bollywood and American Top 40, and bhajans and/or ghazals for ceremonies. 

 

 

Can you perform/ collaborate with other musicians I invite to my event?

 

YES! I am a masterful improviser, and I often present spontaneous improv performances with tabla, saxaphone, flute, DJ, and more. 

My solo performances, however, are more than sufficient to take your event to new heights.