DIL DHOONDTA HAI, MUMBAI, 18 JULY 2026
24 July 2026

A much appreciated event was held at the Veer Savarkar Hall in Mumbai on Saturday 18 July, the 21st event presented by Sanjeev Kohli in last 11 years. The event was organized by BIG CANVAS ENTERTAINMENT, led by Abhijit Vitthal Sawant.

Some of the early comments from the audience are as below:

Not every event is created for commercial success. Some are created with a sincere passion to present the finest experience possible to the audience. Dil Dhoondta Hai Madan Mohan is one such extraordinary production. A heartfelt salute to You Sanjeevji for creating such an exceptional tribute to your legendary father, Madan Mohan. Your passion, dedication, and personal memories were unforgettable experience for us.
ABHIJIT SAWANT, the organizer

Dil Dhoondta Hai yesterday was soul-stirring, as always. Madan Ji is and will always be the King of Melodies. Both halves were so beautifully presented. The second half touched me deeply. Your love for your father came through so beautifully. He must be immensely proud seeing you presenting his timeless melodies.Thank you for such a memorable evening.
ANAND SAWANT

Dear Sanjeev ji, my heartfelt thanks to you for preserving and presenting your father's priceless LEGACY with such love,dignity and authenticity. Wishing DDH continued success and hope this reaches many more audiences,who will experience this unforgettable musical tribute...Salutes to Shri Madan Mohanji. One would like to see and hear YOU a hundred times more, It's so full of Divinity
LAKSHMI SIRUR, Bangalore

My heartfelt compliments to you and your team for conceptualising such an exceptional programme. It was not merely an evening of music, but an emotional journey celebrating the timeless legacy of the true King of Melodies Madan Mohan..... The beautifully curated audio-visual presentation took the audience through Madan Mohan's immortal melodies, enriched with rare visuals, fascinating stories and little-known facts behind his unforgettable compositions. Every song acquired a deeper meaning when accompanied by the memories and emotions associated with its creation....... The second session was equally captivating, as Shri. Sanjeev Kohli shared personal experiences, priceless anecdotes...His childhood memories..associated with recordings...and how the Music Directors of same era used to compliment each other...resolve the problems if got stuck while composing by sharing knowledge wholeheartedly....Listening to someone who had witnessed these moments firsthand made the evening truly unique. I am happy that I could meet him in person for a short time before the program... Such a humble personality
RAJARAM VIDHYA MADHAV VALAVALKAR

What a show it was.. Simply phenomenal
SHALINI TIBREWALA

It's an excellent programme. Nice collection of songs, equally nicely presented. Sanjeevji was too good in presenting Madanji's memories. Eagerly waiting for the programme to see it again
ABHAY GUHAGARKAR

Very nicely compiled show!! Enjoyed every bit of it!!!
SALIL NAIK

Very few people dedicate their lives to preserving a musical legacy with such passion, sincerity, and authenticity. Sanjeev Kohli Ji has done what very few sons could have achieved. He has transformed his father Madan Mohan Ji's timeless music into a living experience for generations of music lovers. His painstaking research, rare anecdotes, and heartfelt presentations are not just events; they are a priceless tribute to one of India's greatest composers. Every admirer of Madan Mohan Ji owes a debt of gratitude to Sanjeev Ji for keeping this extraordinary legacy alive.
ROHIT KATARIA [JAIPUR]

No music director is so fondly celebrated as Madan ji, for the reason that his own son is carrying the torch forward. You have done an incredible job dear Sanjeev ji, of presenting and representing Madan ji's music to his music lovers. We are so grateful for your efforts in bringing the life of Madan ji to limelight. We would have never known about the history behind his music, had it not been for your unwavering efforts and dedication.
SANGEETA MATHUR SIMLOTE [USA]

DIL DHOONDTA HAI!! What a show!
RAJESH AGGARWAL [INDORE]