Soumya Vajpayee Tiwari (MID-DAY; November 9, 2017)

After wowing the audience at a concert at Srinagar’s Dal Lake last month, Lucky Ali is all set to hit the stage at the Goa festival, Time Out 72. Joining him will be Papon, the voice behind melodious numbers like Kyon (Barfi!, 2012) and Jiyein Kyun (Dum Maaro Dum, 2011). Held from December 27 to 29, the event will also see the likes of Wiz Khalifa, multi- platinum recording artiste Jason Derulo, world No. 1 DJ Martin Garrix and Grammy award-winning DJ doublet, NERVO, hit the stage.

Known for his soulful ballad-style singing, Ali has started performing live quite often these days, unlike the past decade when he largely kept a low profile. The O Sanam hitmaker states that the joy of performing to a live audience remains unmatched. “It’s always interesting to perform at a new festival and see how the audience reacts to you. I’m looking forward to entertaining my fans there,” he says.

Papon is excited to be a part of a line-up that boasts of some of the biggest names in the international music scene. “I’m looking forward to interacting with the international talent. Also, Goa has always been known as the party state, where the music never stops. So I’m excited to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the people of Goa.”

Popular indie bands, Midival Punditz, Hari & Sukhmani, The Local Train, Prateek Kuhad and Advaita are also part of the line-up.

Papon and DJ Martin Garrix