Singer-musician Shriram Iyer and celebrated playback singer Mahalakshmi Iyer are set to come together for Melodies for Change, a special live concert on October 1, 2026 in Mumbai. The concert will be held at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, from 6:30 pm.

Organised in support of the Village Transformation Programme of Light of Life Trust, the evening will bring the two artists together for a selection of English and Hindi melodies. The programme will combine a social initiative with live music supporting under-resourced rural communities through skill development, education, healthcare and livelihood programmes.

Mahalakshmi Iyer has built a career across Indian musical genres and languages, with work spanning live performances and playback singing. She has also partnered with prominent artists and music composers, including Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and A.R. Rahman. Her repertoire across different styles has established her as a well-known voice in Indian playback music.

Shriram Iyer, a musician and singer, will join Mahalakshmi Iyer for the Mumbai concert. With this, he will create a live musical programme focused on familiar English and Hindi songs. The event has been designed to bring audiences together with the help of music while supporting the work of the Trust with rural communities.

The Light of Life Trust’s Village Transformation Programme focuses on improving opportunities for communities with the help of initiatives in skilling, education, healthcare and livelihoods. The concert will contribute to the programme while offering an evening of live music to audiences at one of the established cultural venues in Mumbai.

Melodies for Change is scheduled at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, for October 1, 2026. The concert starts at 6:30 pm, and tickets are currently available. Ticket prices begin at Rs 500 for non-members, giving audiences a chance to attend the performance while supporting the social initiative behind the event.