Music without bars

What started as a mission by two visually impaired, but musically blessed, youngsters, is now an established entity in the music loop. Founded by Keval Liladhar Haria and Deepak Govind Bedsa, rock band Udaan is now a 10-member band — comprising of proficient singers, percussionists, pianists, guitarists and sitar Players. The band is a culmination of the fervent dream of these 10 members, to take flight in the world and reach out to people through their music. Their versatile repertoire includes Folk, Classical, Western and Bollywood music. The band also has an album of some instrumental masterpieces to their credit.

‘Udaan’ that came into existence in 2005, holds a special meaning to many. The band is financially supported by 27-year-old Marzy Parakh, who has been committed to the cause of this blind band through The Faith Foundation — which he started at the young age of 17. The main objective of The Faith Foundation is to bring about a life-altering transformation in the lives of the physically disabled (predominantly blind individuals). It also raises funds for the medical treatment and surgery requirements of those genuinely in need from time to time.

 The band will be playing at St Andrew’s Auditorium on Wednesday, March 28. The performance will witness participation from 35 physically disabled/challenged artistes.