India, March 22 -- Singer-composer Adnan Sami recently performed for a packed hall at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan). But that only fills this artiste with gratitude as he shares his belief that "The Delhi audience is warm, large-hearted and full of passion. Every time I perform here, I experience an incredible energy," says the artiste who is popular for his hit chartbusters such as Lift karadey, Tera Chehra, and Bollywood numbers like Bhar Do Jholi Meri (Bajrangi Bhaijaan; 2015).

Performing during Ramzan, while fasting, didn't slow him down. Instead, it was the energy of Delhiites that kept him going. "The concert started at 8pm, and with back-to-back shows and constant travel, there's little time to rest. But the moment I stepped on...