Saturday, March 30, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Nirvana Academy and Strings pays tribute to martyrs on Shaheed Diwas
To mark Shaheed Diwas today
Strings Institute of Spanish Guitar and Nirvana Academy Nirvana Academy , parents and Students of Strings were present
at Bahu Plaza
complex Jammu .
Slogans were shouted in the glory of the martyrs, and songs were sung in their praise.
The aim of the event was to make people aware especially to the youth about the
sacrifices made by the true heroes of the nation whom’s glory is fading from the
life of young generation. Such martyrs are the enrich source of inspiration and
patriotism among youth.
23rd March 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were
hanged at Lahore Jail, they gave their lives for country’s freedom which they
had dreamt off. Since then, to salute their supreme sacrifice, this day is
remembered as Shaheed Diwas, says Col. Rawel Singh on the occasion.
“Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev gave their lives to free
this country from the British rule. No doubt their sacrifice paid off and we
got our political freedom, but they dint want our country free only
politically, they dreamt of our country to be free from all forms of evil.
Today Corruption and injustice are few of those evils still ruling our country.
It’s time we come forward and do anything and everything to free our country
from these evils” says Naresh Kumar Sharma Chairman Strings Guitar Institute.
Every year, this event always boosts up the energy of
Nirvana Academy Volunteers. Hitesh
Badyal President Nirvana
Academy
Ashutosh Dubey a volunteer expressed his gratitude for
martyrs and told that on 23 March 1931 Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru
and Shaheed Sukhdev were handged but they did not die, they became martyrs and
the brutal crushing of their young lives created thousands of freedom fighters
and gave further impetus to the freedom movement. Today we humbly remember the
great sacrifice of these martyrs.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
08 Feb. 2013: Nirvana Academy remembered Ghazal Legend Jagjit Singh on His 72th BirthdayEminent musical personalities of Jammu, fans and music lovers of Jagjit Singh assembled on Friday evening at Auditorium, Women College Parade Jammu to pay rich tributes to ghazal king Jagjit Singh on his 72th birthday. Sh. Shantmanu Sinha (IAS), Commissioner/Secretary Industries and Commerce was the chief guest on the occasion. Nirvana academy a cultural club took an initiative to keep gazal maestro’s legacy and music alive in a shape of a ghazal programme “Ek Shaam Jagjit Ke Naam” with an aim to promote the young budding talent of the city. Nirvana Academy organised a tree plantation drive in memory of ghazal singer Jagjit singh held in the college campus with the support of mindscape educational and environmental trust. Musical Programme started with the welcome speech of Prof. Neeru Dhalla. Ashutosh Dubey, a fan of jagjit singh threw light on the remarkable contribution for use of western instruments alongside the Indian table and sitar. The velvet voiced singer is widely credited for reviving the popularity of classical Hindustani love songs in Urdu (known as ghazals). Kuldeep Kumar a budding ghazal singer of the state commenced the musical evening with the ghazal “haath chute bhi toh kya rishte chuta nahi karte” along with Arti Dayal followed by the unforgettable ghazals “tum itna jo muskura rahe ho” and “Jukhi jukhi si nazar” sung by noted guitarist and vocalist Naresh Kumar Sharma. “Baat nikle git oh dur talak jaigi” sung by Dr. Vriender Sharma spellbound the audience. Dr. Aman enthralled the audience with the ghazal “pyar ka pehla khet likne mei waqt toh lagta hai” and Anmol sung “yeh daulat bhi le lo yeh shohrat bhi le lo” on the occasion. Mehak Mahajan sung some famous duos of jagjit and chitra singh along with Naresh Kumar Sharma. Arush Gupta accompanied on guitar, Rajeev on keyboard and Naresh Kumar on tabla. Tandeep Kour anchored the programme. Jagjit fans club Jammu was also launched on the occasion with the aim to keep his work and legacy alive and carry forward. Chief guest Shantmanu Sinha distributed mementoes to the artist and saplings to the participants, audience, fans and members of the club. Among prominent present on the occasion were Sunil Bharti Joint Director Soil Conservation, Dr. Javed Iqbal Khatett Joint Director JKBOSE, Dr. A Kumar Principal ASCOMS, Hemu Karki, Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy, Nishant Vaid Publicity Secretary NA,Paramjeet Kour and Anmol Amla
26-01-2013
Nirvana Academy a cultural club celebrated republic day at Aarohi kala sangeet vidhalaya, Gandhi nagar Jammu.
Nirvana Academy a cultural club (regd.) organised musical programme in concern with republic day at Aarohi kala sangeet vidhalya, Gandhi nagar Jammu. Programme commenced with the welcome speech of Meenakshi Sharma, General Secretary Nirvana Academy. While addressing the gathering she congratulated audience, participants on republic day. She also added that youth of India must work for the unity and integrity of the country. A Cultural musical programme based on patriotism was organised on the occasion. Jaganjot Singh a budding local artist mesmerised the audience with beautiful patriotic songs. Mera raang de basanti chola, Mere desh ki darti sona ugle ugle heere moti spellbound the audience. Students of Aarohi kala sangeet vidhalaya also presented a patriotic group song on the occasion. Kuldeep Kumar director of Aarohi kala sangeet vidhalaya thanked Nirvana Academy for organising such events in their institute. He also added that these kinds of activities will encourage the budding artists, students of their vidhalaya. Gifts were also distributed among the participants. Amit accompanied on guitar while Paras on tabla. Others who were presented on the occasion were Neeraj Vaid Vice President NA, Nishant Vaid Secretary Publicity NA, Paramjeet Kour Pammy, Neha Varma, and Prince
28 DECEMBER 2012: PANDIT UMA DUTT SANGEET MAHOOTSAV (2 DAYS FESTIVAL)
Nirvana Academy a cultural club (regd.) organised Prize distribution function for Pandit Uma Dutt Sangeet Mahootsav at K.L Saigal Hall Jammu. In the first part of the programme Santoor maestro Padam Vibushan Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma paid surprise visit to the venue of Sangeet Mahootsav and interact with the participants of the programme. President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal started the programme with a condolence speech to mourn the death of Ravi Sharma, founder member of Pandit Uma dutt sangeet mahootsav.
Nirvana Academy organised sangeet mahootsav every year in memory in memory of Late Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma, father and guru of international reputed santoor maestro Padam Vibushan Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. This year more than 200 hundred participants took part in 2 day sangeet mahootsav. Krishan Lal Verma Tabla Maestro and Shamima Akther Additional Secretary JKAACL distributed prize among the participants. Final result is:
Day 1 : Light instrumental (sub junior) 1st prize Janeesh Pal Singh, 2nd prize Kshjtij Sethi, 3rd prize Arnav Malhotra, 1st prize Kartik Sanyal and Mian Mohd. Raza, 2nd prize Prateek Singh Bedi and Gauri Sharma, 3rd prize Saatvik Sharma and Amrit Harsh Raj, 2nd prize Aadya Sambyal and Prisha Chandoke, 3rd Prize Bipasha Gupta and Prakhar Bhist. (Junior) 1st prize Dharya Chowdhary, Ananya Mahajan, Gursimar Singh, 2nd prize Tushar Vaid, Soham Ranjan, Kavya Kochar, Naman Chandoke, 3rd prize Subanshu Gupta, Anisha Prabhakar, Rudraksh Khuda, Madhav Mittal, Koustav Sharma, Consolation prize Arnav Puri, Zitin Koul. (Senior) 1st prize Shreya Mohan, Sankalp Verma, Bhavya Grover, Riya Bhardwaj, 2nd prize Yamini Lalotra, Unmeet Singh, Mehul Yadav, Ayaan Bushan, 3rd prize Ishaan Manga, Prateek Koul, Akhil Sharma, Aaditya Khajuria, Vishal Sagar, Consolation prize Aditya Bakshi, Saatwik.
Classical Singing 1st prize Harbans Kaur, 2nd prize Chiranjeev Singh. Light Singing (Sub Junior) 1st prize Swati Gupta, Raghav Mahajan, 2nd prize Nandini Katyal, Damini Pandita, 3rd prize Toshik Parihar, Aditya Narain. (Junior) 1st prize Anikait Hashia, Ayush Pandita, 2nd prize Manas deep, 3rd prize Shine Sony. (Senior) 1st prize Nandini Kapoor, Mrinal Sippy, Ashish Gupta, 2nd prize Satyam Bhat, Akhil Sharma, 3rd prize Insha Arora. (Amateur) 1st prize Vasundhra Singh, 2nd prize Surya Ganjoo, 3rd prize Meha Gupta. Folk Singing (Junior) 1st prize Arya Abrol, Arshpreet Kaur, 2nd prize Saerish Akhter, 3rd prize Mahinder Kaur. (Senior) 1st prize Nandini Kapoor. Duet Song (Junior) 1st prize Vanshika and Shivani, 2nd prize Shriya Pandita and Madhavi Bhat, 3rd prize Ridham Chadwal and Dipender Deep Bhat. (Senior) 1st prize Vibhuti Peer and Shehjaar Koul, 2nd Prize – Shriya Koul and Simran Bhat (Amateur) Ayaan Bushan and Dhainya Sharma. Duet instrumental 1st prize Arjun and Sudanshu, 2nd prize Akhil and Ujjwal Mishra. Group Song (Junior)1st prize Jodhamal Public School (Senior) 1st prize KC International School (Amateur) 1st prize JK Public School Kunjwani. Group Instrumental (Junior) 1st Prize Casio Group Jodhamal Public School (Senior) 1st prize Stempede Group JMPS.
Day 2: Light Instrumental (Sub Junior) 1st prize Shivan Sharma, 2nd prize Shruti Bhasin, 3rd prize Shivanya Sharma. (Junior) 1st prize Aryan Datta, 2nd prize Saday Samnotra, 3rd prize Archit Jain. (Senior) 1st prize Aditi Datta, 2nd prize Ritvik Mahajan, 3rd prize Harshit (Amateur) 1st prize Aman Sharma, 2nd prize Paras Arora. Light Singing (Junior) 1st prize Kunwar, Ananaya Salhotra, 2nd prize Shivain Ghai, Aditya (Senior) 1st prize Arti, Aditi Datta, 2nd prize Brij bushan, 3rd prize Archit Mahajana. (Amateur) 1st prize Raj Singh Rathore, 2nd prize Shammi, 3rd prize Amit, Consolation prize Deepak Malhotra. Classical Singing (Junior) 1st prize Rishaan (Senior) 1st Prize Jaganjot. Group Song (Junior) 1st prize Little Millennium School Group (Senior) 1st prize Android Legacy group. Group instrumental 1st prize V- Major Group. Folk Song (Junior) 1st prize Ananya Salhotra (Senior) 1st prize Bhawana Bharti and Kamakshi Mahajan. Classical instrumental (Senior) 1st prize Aarush Gupta.
Nirvana Academy a cultural club (regd.) organised Prize distribution function for Pandit Uma Dutt Sangeet Mahootsav at K.L Saigal Hall Jammu. In the first part of the programme Santoor maestro Padam Vibushan Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma paid surprise visit to the venue of Sangeet Mahootsav and interact with the participants of the programme. President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal started the programme with a condolence speech to mourn the death of Ravi Sharma, founder member of Pandit Uma dutt sangeet mahootsav.
Nirvana Academy organised sangeet mahootsav every year in memory in memory of Late Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma, father and guru of international reputed santoor maestro Padam Vibushan Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. This year more than 200 hundred participants took part in 2 day sangeet mahootsav. Krishan Lal Verma Tabla Maestro and Shamima Akther Additional Secretary JKAACL distributed prize among the participants. Final result is:
Day 1 : Light instrumental (sub junior) 1st prize Janeesh Pal Singh, 2nd prize Kshjtij Sethi, 3rd prize Arnav Malhotra, 1st prize Kartik Sanyal and Mian Mohd. Raza, 2nd prize Prateek Singh Bedi and Gauri Sharma, 3rd prize Saatvik Sharma and Amrit Harsh Raj, 2nd prize Aadya Sambyal and Prisha Chandoke, 3rd Prize Bipasha Gupta and Prakhar Bhist. (Junior) 1st prize Dharya Chowdhary, Ananya Mahajan, Gursimar Singh, 2nd prize Tushar Vaid, Soham Ranjan, Kavya Kochar, Naman Chandoke, 3rd prize Subanshu Gupta, Anisha Prabhakar, Rudraksh Khuda, Madhav Mittal, Koustav Sharma, Consolation prize Arnav Puri, Zitin Koul. (Senior) 1st prize Shreya Mohan, Sankalp Verma, Bhavya Grover, Riya Bhardwaj, 2nd prize Yamini Lalotra, Unmeet Singh, Mehul Yadav, Ayaan Bushan, 3rd prize Ishaan Manga, Prateek Koul, Akhil Sharma, Aaditya Khajuria, Vishal Sagar, Consolation prize Aditya Bakshi, Saatwik.
Classical Singing 1st prize Harbans Kaur, 2nd prize Chiranjeev Singh. Light Singing (Sub Junior) 1st prize Swati Gupta, Raghav Mahajan, 2nd prize Nandini Katyal, Damini Pandita, 3rd prize Toshik Parihar, Aditya Narain. (Junior) 1st prize Anikait Hashia, Ayush Pandita, 2nd prize Manas deep, 3rd prize Shine Sony. (Senior) 1st prize Nandini Kapoor, Mrinal Sippy, Ashish Gupta, 2nd prize Satyam Bhat, Akhil Sharma, 3rd prize Insha Arora. (Amateur) 1st prize Vasundhra Singh, 2nd prize Surya Ganjoo, 3rd prize Meha Gupta. Folk Singing (Junior) 1st prize Arya Abrol, Arshpreet Kaur, 2nd prize Saerish Akhter, 3rd prize Mahinder Kaur. (Senior) 1st prize Nandini Kapoor. Duet Song (Junior) 1st prize Vanshika and Shivani, 2nd prize Shriya Pandita and Madhavi Bhat, 3rd prize Ridham Chadwal and Dipender Deep Bhat. (Senior) 1st prize Vibhuti Peer and Shehjaar Koul, 2nd Prize – Shriya Koul and Simran Bhat (Amateur) Ayaan Bushan and Dhainya Sharma. Duet instrumental 1st prize Arjun and Sudanshu, 2nd prize Akhil and Ujjwal Mishra. Group Song (Junior)1st prize Jodhamal Public School (Senior) 1st prize KC International School (Amateur) 1st prize JK Public School Kunjwani. Group Instrumental (Junior) 1st Prize Casio Group Jodhamal Public School (Senior) 1st prize Stempede Group JMPS.
Day 2: Light Instrumental (Sub Junior) 1st prize Shivan Sharma, 2nd prize Shruti Bhasin, 3rd prize Shivanya Sharma. (Junior) 1st prize Aryan Datta, 2nd prize Saday Samnotra, 3rd prize Archit Jain. (Senior) 1st prize Aditi Datta, 2nd prize Ritvik Mahajan, 3rd prize Harshit (Amateur) 1st prize Aman Sharma, 2nd prize Paras Arora. Light Singing (Junior) 1st prize Kunwar, Ananaya Salhotra, 2nd prize Shivain Ghai, Aditya (Senior) 1st prize Arti, Aditi Datta, 2nd prize Brij bushan, 3rd prize Archit Mahajana. (Amateur) 1st prize Raj Singh Rathore, 2nd prize Shammi, 3rd prize Amit, Consolation prize Deepak Malhotra. Classical Singing (Junior) 1st prize Rishaan (Senior) 1st Prize Jaganjot. Group Song (Junior) 1st prize Little Millennium School Group (Senior) 1st prize Android Legacy group. Group instrumental 1st prize V- Major Group. Folk Song (Junior) 1st prize Ananya Salhotra (Senior) 1st prize Bhawana Bharti and Kamakshi Mahajan. Classical instrumental (Senior) 1st prize Aarush Gupta.
“Dance Jammu Dance” a dance talent hunt was organized by Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club (Regd.) at Auditorium, Govt. Polytechnic college, Bikram Chowk, Jammu here today. M.P Gupta (Pawan), State General Secretary BSP was the chief guest on the occasion.
The function started with a Dogri folk group dance performed by the participants of youngsters dancing group followed by the Marvelous dance performances by the children of all ages. Dance Jammu Dance was conceived, directed and choreographed by Tarun and Sonam Dolma. Programme was adjudged by the Guest Judge Subash Jamwal noted actor, choreographer and Umesh Singh national acclaimed director actor, who came to encourage the participants of dance competition.
40 finalists from different part of Jammu region took part in the programme and showed their skills in different dance art forms. Guest dance performances were choreographed by Tarun and Sonam, young and energetic Choreographers of modern dance era and these performances were highly appreciated by the audience. The main motive to organize Dance Jammu Dance was to explore hidden talent in the youth of the State so that they can be able to compete with the other talented youth of the country.
Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy presented vote of thanks. He told on the occasion that Nirvana Academy had organized various such programmes earlier also and succeeded in bringing all such type of talented artist under one umbrella. He thanked all the participants, their instructors, Judges, Chief Guest and other Dignitaries who made the event such a success and he promised that with the help of all Club Shall continue working for such wonderful cause. Priya Sharma anchored the programme. Others who were presented on the occasion were Meenakshi Sharma (General Secretary NA), Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Nishant Vaid (Secretary PR and Publicity NA),Sunil Sharma (Dance Choreographer), Shaku, Sonu Taneja, Rumeet and Rishab. Finalist in the competition were Sub Junior solo group First Prize - Aakash (Rythm Dance Academy, R.S Pura), 2nd Prize - Manya (Unique Dance Institute), 2nd Prize - Vibhuti, 3rd Prize - Vanshika (Unique Dancing Institute), 3rd prize - Sara
Solo Junior - First Prize - Priya (Sarvodya Institute of music and dance), 2nd Prize - Sherloka (Unique Dancing Institute), 2nd Prize - Govinda (Sarvodya institute of music and dance), 3rd prize - Manvi, 3rd Prize - Vikas
Solo Senior First Prize - Parul (Unique Dancing Institute), 2nd - Rajveer, 2nd Prize - Sandeep, 3rd prize - Shivani, 3rd Prize - Pinki (Sarvodya institute)
Duet Dance Junior First Prize - Aryan and Aryan Kotwal (Sarvodya institute of music and dance)
Duet Dance Sub Junior First Prize - Asma and Karan (youngster dance group)
Group Dance First Prize - Gulshan Group (Rythm Dance Academy, R.S Pura)
Sur Tarang music competition organized by Nirvana Academy a cultural club.
Sur Tarang music competition was organized by Nirvana Academy a cultural club (Regd.) at Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya Gandhi nagar Jammu here today. Krishan Lal Verma Retd. H.O.D fine arts college Jammu and disciple of Padam vibushan Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. 10 participants from different schools and institute took participate in the competition. Theme of the competition was devotional and light song in open category. Programme started with the performance of a 7 year old boy master Kunwar who sung “itni shakti hume dena data ki maan ka vishvaas kaam ho na” followed by the performance of Dapinder pal singh who presented song “Maa” on the occasion which was highly appreciated by the audience. Arti a classical trained singer presented a sufi song “tere ishq nachaya kar ke thya thya” while Jagajot sung “Bulla ki jaana mei kon” mesmerized the audience. Chief Guest K.L Verma told on the occasion that these kinds of activities strengthen the confidence of participants and provided them the stage experience. Others who were presented on the occasion were Hitesh Badyal (President NA), Kuldeep Kumar, Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Nishant Vaid, Santosh Sharma and Paramjeet kour and Anmol Amla. Final result was: 1st prize – Arti Dayal, 2nd Prize – Jaganjot Singh, 3rd Prize – Dapinder pal Singh (Dee Pee), Consolation Prize – Kunwar Langer and Shammi Kumar. Certificate of participation was presented to Ankit Kumar, Harpreet Singh Khalsa, Vipul Gupta, Amit Kumar and Sumit Anand. Neha Varma anchored the programme.
18-10-2012Nirvana Academy a cultural club organized Dogri Sangeet Saanj
To celebrate Navratri, a Dogri Sangeet Saanj was organized by Nirvana Academy a cultural club at Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya Gandhi nagar Jammu here today. Dogri folk songs were presented on the occasion by the talented and budding artist of Jammu. Programme started with jaikara of Mata Vaishno Devi and followed by popular Dogri songs “kunju chanclo”, “thaare tudha paiya kandiye paya barsala”. An energetic performance by Anmol Amla and the band “As Dogre a saadi shaan ge bhakhri” spell bound the audience. Kuldeep Kumar and group presented “Mere hikduea ghadbad hui balo”, “Loka kadu chuk goriye”, “Mau Mau Kare mera bilaa”, “Sun Kudiye tu kuthe chali” and “Chatni timbru di” well appreciated by the youth among the audience on the occasion. Participants on the occasion were Kuldeep Kumar, Anmol Amla, Arti, Pranie, Tandeep Kour, Palak Sharma, Amit Kumar, Ankush, Jaganjot Singh, Pankaj Sahrma and Kunal. Harpreet Singh Khalsa accompanied on guitar and Devinder Pal Singh on tabla. Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that the main motive of the programme is to promote Dogri folk among the youth and children. She also threw the light on the importance of Navratri. She added that Mata Chadraghanta is worshipped on the thrid day of Navratri. She is very bright and charming. Durga Maa is astride a tiger, displays a golden hue to her skin and possesses ten hands and 3 eyes. Eight of her hands display weapons while the remaining two are respectively in the mudras of gestures of boon giving and stopping harm. Chandra and Ghanta, meaning supreme bliss and knowledge, showering peace and serenity, like cool breeze in a moonlit night. Others presented on the occasion were Hitesh Badyal (President NA), Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Nishant Vaid (Seretary PR and Publicity), Neha Varma, Aman and Vinay
16-10-2012
Nirvana Academy organized Bhajan Sandhaya in concern with Navratra festival at Jammu.
Devotional music lovers of Jammu were feted to a mesmerizing performance of most talented youngster Kuldeep Kumar disciple of Pandit Ashutosh Sharma at a Bhajan Sandhaya organized by Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club in collaboration with Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya at Rehari institute here today. Programme was organized to celebrate “Navratra” a cultural and traditional festival of Indian people. Programme started with the stuti gayan of Maa Durga followed by popular bhajan Chalo bulava aaya hai mata ne bulaya hai sung by Kuldeep Kumar and Aarohi group. Bhajans written by Dr. Karan Singh and Parduman Singh Jindrahia were also presented on the occasion. “Tus ge Jani jaan Prabhu ji” wrote by Praduman Singh Jindrahia in Dogri mesmerized the audience. Aakriti and Arushi Kalsi sung “Mata mereiye jag tarani maa rakhi layea bhagte di laaj o maa” very famous Dogri bhajan written by Dr. Karan Singh. Harshit and Somya student of Aarohi Kala Sangeet vidhalaya sung “Maa meriye shere aaliye” in Dogri written by Praduman Singh Jindrahia. President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal told on the occasion that club is organizing a series of programme in concern with Navratra festival at Jammu. Nirvana Academy will organize Dogri Sangeet Sanj, Devotional song competition, music workshop and a devotional musical concert in Navratra festival at Jammu. Arush accompanied the performers on guitar and Amit on tabla. Oyhers who were presented on the occasion were Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Nishant Vaid (Secretary Publicity and PR), Neha Varma, Prince Magotra and Santosh Sharma
Nirvana Academy organized Bhajan Sandhaya in concern with Navratra festival at Jammu.
Devotional music lovers of Jammu were feted to a mesmerizing performance of most talented youngster Kuldeep Kumar disciple of Pandit Ashutosh Sharma at a Bhajan Sandhaya organized by Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club in collaboration with Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya at Rehari institute here today. Programme was organized to celebrate “Navratra” a cultural and traditional festival of Indian people. Programme started with the stuti gayan of Maa Durga followed by popular bhajan Chalo bulava aaya hai mata ne bulaya hai sung by Kuldeep Kumar and Aarohi group. Bhajans written by Dr. Karan Singh and Parduman Singh Jindrahia were also presented on the occasion. “Tus ge Jani jaan Prabhu ji” wrote by Praduman Singh Jindrahia in Dogri mesmerized the audience. Aakriti and Arushi Kalsi sung “Mata mereiye jag tarani maa rakhi layea bhagte di laaj o maa” very famous Dogri bhajan written by Dr. Karan Singh. Harshit and Somya student of Aarohi Kala Sangeet vidhalaya sung “Maa meriye shere aaliye” in Dogri written by Praduman Singh Jindrahia. President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal told on the occasion that club is organizing a series of programme in concern with Navratra festival at Jammu. Nirvana Academy will organize Dogri Sangeet Sanj, Devotional song competition, music workshop and a devotional musical concert in Navratra festival at Jammu. Arush accompanied the performers on guitar and Amit on tabla. Oyhers who were presented on the occasion were Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Nishant Vaid (Secretary Publicity and PR), Neha Varma, Prince Magotra and Santosh Sharma
06 October 2012: Prize distribution function for talent show sabse badha talent was organized by Nirvana Academy a cultural club at Auditorium Government Polytechnic College, Bikram Chowk. More than 100 participants from the state took part in the event. Different age categories in singing, dance, painting and acting was the main highlight of the programme. Krishan lal Verma, Umesh Singh, Subash Jamwal, Hitesh Badyal and Neha Varma distributed prizes among the winners and participants. Final result for the programme is:Solo Singing (Senior) – 1st prize Sushmita, 2nd prize Jaganjot Singh, 3rd prize Tanya and Ripan Bhat, Consolation prize Shammi, Aakriti Mirza Arif (Doda) and Udit. Solo Singing (Sub Junior) – 1st prize kunwar. Group Singing (Junior) – 1st prize Shubham Banerjee and group, 2nd prize Smiriti and group(Strings), 3rd prize Divine group. Group Singing (Senior) – 1st prize Bloodline (Heritage Strings), 2nd prize Dhawani group. Solo Singing (Junior) - 1st prize Bhawana Bharti, 2nd prize Ukshay Sharma, Arushi Kalsi and Vipul Jamwal, 3rd prize Shubham Banerjee, Japnaman Singh, Sunariya and Ashish Gupta. Consolation prize Aakash Mehra, Riya Sharma and Sharanaya. Instrumental Solo (Senior) – 1st prize Arush (Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya), 2nd prize Archit Mahajan. Instrumental Solo (Junior) – 1st prize Shreya Mohan, 2nd prize Harshit and Yamini Lalotra, 3rd prize Amit Singh, Bhawan Gupta and Aman Kumar, Consolation prize Siddhant Mahajan and Gauhar Nagpal. Instrumental Duet (Senior) – 1st prize Kanav and Lalit. Instrumental Duet (Junior) – 1st prize Ahana and Atharav, 2nd prize Praful Pandita and Amit singh. Dance Solo (Senior) – 1st prize Sushmita, 2nd prize Gaurav Sharma, 3rd prize Rajat Abrol, Consolation prize – Animesh. Dance Solo (Sub Junior) – 1st prize Yaadavi Mahajan, 2nd prize Deepika. Dance Solo (Junior) – 1st prize Jhalak Gupta, 2nd prize Asmi Abrol and Vanshika, 3rd prize Shikha Sharma and Sariva Verma. Dance Duet (Junior) – 1st prize Siddharth and Raghav, 2nd prize Harsh and Kiran, 3rd prize Rohit and Deepika. Dance Duet (Senior) – 1st prize Sam and Sushma (Friends Dancing Institute). Dance Group (Junior) – 1st prize Smiley and group, 2nd prize Prachi and group (Hardeep Dancing Institute), 3rd prize Trikuta deep high school group and Sakshita and group, Consolation prize – Riya and group. Acting Solo (Junior) – 1st prize Chander Pratap Singh. Acting group (Junior) – 1st prize Ankit and parth group. Painting (Junior) – 1st prize Dhanvinderpal Singh (Pammy Art Academy), Gold Medals (Junior) – Sidharth Chamwalia, Diksha, Sameer Dasgotra, Ramneek Singh, Mokesh Chamwalia and Jayant Kumar. Painting (Senior) – 1st prize Shubam Singh (Pammy Art Academy), Gold Medals (Senior) – Rupali Angral, Pradeep Kour, Ria Verma and Gulshan Kumar.
06 October 2012: Nirvana Academy a cultural club organized “Sabse Badha Talent” a multi – talent show at Auditorium of Government Polytechnic College, Bikram Chowk here today. Krishan Lal Verma, Tabla maestro and Retd. H.O.D Fine Arts College Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion.
The main objective of the event was to provide platform to the budding talent of the state and to create awareness about the different forms of performing arts. More than 100 participants took part in different categories of competition in singing, dance, acting and instrumental music. Goutam Kotwal a noted guitarist, Umesh Singh a veteran director and Subash Jamwal a noted actor from Jammu adjudged the programme.
The function started with the live performance of Rockstar Anmol Amla who sung Hindi and Dogri melodies on guitar. Competition started with the solo singing followed with the duet, group singing and dance performances in the end.
Neha Varma director and organiser of the programme presented vote of thanks. She said on the occasion that Nirvana Academy had organized various such programmes earlier also and succeeded in bringing all such type of talented artist under one umbrella.
She thanked all the participants their parents, Judges, Chief Guest and other Dignitaries who made the event such a success and she promised continue working for the promotion of budding talent of the state. Akanksha Gupta anchored the programme. Others who were presented on the occasion were Hitesh Badyal (President Nirvana Academy), Neeraj Sharma (Vice President NA), Meenakshi Sharma (General Secretary NA), Vishal Singh, Abhishek Dalmotra, Mohammad Abzal and Ishita Abro
5-6-2012
Nirvana Academy marked World Environmental Day (WED)
Nirvana Academy marked World Environmental Day (WED)
To celebrate the World Environment Day and to make people aware about global warming and green economy, Nirvana Academy a cultural club Jammu organized a painting event among the children here today. A Theme on world environmental day was provided to the children. General Seretary Nirvana Academy Meenakshi Sharma also a teacher by profession produced a lecture in which she said that Green Economy is one whose growth in income and employment is driven by public and private investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. These investments need to be catalyzed and supported by targeted public expenditure, policy reforms and regulation changes. She also aware children about global warming. Global warming is the rising average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans since the late 19th century and its projected continuation. Since the early 20th century, Earth's average surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 °C (1.4 °F), with about two thirds of the increase occurring since 1980.Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and scientists are more than 90% certain that most of it is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases produced by human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels.These findings are recognized by the national science academies of all major industrialized nations. Children used different colors and paint their imaginations on the paper.
On the conclusion of the programme the Instructor of the camp Paramjeet Kour advised the students to be always at the front to Save Environment for better future and hoped for the students to be good ambassador for saving environment
18 September 2012: “Dance Addiction 3” a dance competition was organized by SY Step up Dance Institute and Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club (Regd.) at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic college, Bikram Chowk, Jammu here today. Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy and Deepshika Kotwal Principal Trikuta deep School was the guest of honour on the occasion.The function started with a Dogri folk group dance choreographed by Sanjeev and Yogi, young and energetic Choreographers of modern dance era followed by the Marvelous dance performances by the children of all ages. Dance Addiction3 was conceived and directed by the young team of SY Step Up Dancing Institute. Programme was adjudged by the Guest Judge Ravi Sharma internationally acclaimed folk dance choreographer and Ruby a dance teacher, who came to encourage the participants of dance competition.
30 finalists from different part of Jammu region took part in the programme and showed their skills in different dance art forms. The main motive to organize Dance Addiction 3 was to explore hidden talent in the youth of the State so that they can be able to compete with the other talented youth of the country. Nirvana Academy had organized various such programmes earlier also and succeeded in bringing all such type of talented artist under one umbrella.
Yogeshwar Singh Yogi Director of the programme presented vote of thanks. He thanked all the participants their parents, Judges, Guest of Honor and other Dignitaries who made the event such a success and he promised that with the help of all he will continue working for such wonderful cause. Mementos/certificates were distributed among all the participants and the winners by the Guest of Honor, Judges and other dignitaries Yogeshwar Singh Yogi and Sanjeev Mangotra. Audience including parents of the participating children enjoyed the programme which was compared by Akanksha Gupta and she made audience to clap at his different style of Presentation. Others who were presented on the occasion were Meenakshi Sharma (General Secretary NA), Nishant Vaid (Secretary PR and Publicity NA), Ajay, Manish, Anil, Sunil and Vipul.
Winners in different categories were: Solo Junior- 1st Prize Danish (BSF School), 2nd Prize Prachi (BSF School), 3rd Prize Yuvraj (BSF School), Consulation Award – Harsh (Trikuta Deep High School), Deepika (Trikuta Deep High School), VanshPreet (Jazz’n Caz dance institute). Solo Senior- 1st Prize Kashish, 2nd Prize Rajat (St. xaviour convent school), 3rd Prize Himanshu(Trikuta deep High School), Consulation Prize Simran (Jaz’n Caz). Duet Dance- 1st Prize Kiran and Harsh(Trikuta deep high school), 2nd Prize Sidharth and Rajat(Trikuta deep high school), 3rd Prize Rohit and Deepika (Trikuta deep School), Consulation Prize- Rajan and Mohit (Gurukul dance institute), Himanik and Naman (St. xaviour convent school). Group dance- 1st Prize BSF School Group and 2nd Prize Trikuta deep school group Janipur.
03 June 2012: To promote, trained and to aware children Nirvana Academy, a cultural club is organizing a 10 day painting workshop at Pammy Art Academy, Sanjay Nagar Jammu. Children shall learn the basics including colour mixing, drawing, trace, sketching, brush and pencil strokes in the workshop. About 20 students from different parts of Jammu are participating in the workshop. Lecture series will also be held during the 10 day workshop to aware the participants about the local art and painters of Jammu. Paramjeet kour instructor and member of Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that Nirvana Academy is also providing free of cost stationery and colours to children and participants who are participating in this workshop. She further added that Nirvana Academy is playing a pivotal role in promoting performing arts, culture and through these kinds of workshops helping children to improve their artistic skills. During the inaugural ceremony, President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal, Vice President Neeraj Sharma, General Secretary Meenakshi Sharma, Secretary Nishant Vaid, Neha Varma, Prince and Paramjeet Kour were also present.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Talent Search in Remote Areas
Talent Search in Remote Areas
To search talent in remote areas Nirvana Academy today organised a talent hunt at Durga Bhawan Complex Katra. More than 50 participants from Katra and near by villages took participate in the programme. Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy and Miss J&K 2010 Soni Kudi Ashima Sharma adjudged the programme. An Audition was held in junior and senior category in which children performed different forms of dance. Dharun Kesar Director of the show told on the occasion that the kids are very talent in the state but they need stage exposure and proper training that they can compete with the participants of other region and state. President Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that Jammu and Kashmir state is full of talented people and they need right platform to perform. He added that selected children from the talent hunt shall be given a platform and for this Nirvana Academy will organise a mega dance competition for the children at Spiritual growth center on 5th of June. DK anchored the show. others who were presented on the occasion were Arun Sharma, Sourabh Jamwal, Bhanu Pratap, Sunny Jamwal, Nikhil Padha and Abhishek Kesar.
To search talent in remote areas Nirvana Academy today organised a talent hunt at Durga Bhawan Complex Katra. More than 50 participants from Katra and near by villages took participate in the programme. Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy and Miss J&K 2010 Soni Kudi Ashima Sharma adjudged the programme. An Audition was held in junior and senior category in which children performed different forms of dance. Dharun Kesar Director of the show told on the occasion that the kids are very talent in the state but they need stage exposure and proper training that they can compete with the participants of other region and state. President Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that Jammu and Kashmir state is full of talented people and they need right platform to perform. He added that selected children from the talent hunt shall be given a platform and for this Nirvana Academy will organise a mega dance competition for the children at Spiritual growth center on 5th of June. DK anchored the show. others who were presented on the occasion were Arun Sharma, Sourabh Jamwal, Bhanu Pratap, Sunny Jamwal, Nikhil Padha and Abhishek Kesar.
First day of Golden Guitar Festival at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu
18-05-2012: Nirvana Academy a cultural club organized band and group competition in the first day of Golden Guitar Festival at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu. The main motive of the programme is to provide platform to the young budding talent of the state and to produce awareness on social evils among the youth and children. More than 100 participants took part in the competition. The contest was organized in school level, college level, and professional level bands and groups category. Puran Singh Wazir and Gautam Kotwal were the judges on the occasion. Programme started with the guest performance of Rockstar Anmol Amla, a local hero who spread regional music to the national level. Song “Jammu Sher di kudiya” and “Hum kis gaali jaa rehe hai” was highly appreciated by the audience. Different genre of music like rock, pop, jazz, regional, folk and bollywood was presented by the school, college and professional bands in the competition. The mesmerized performances were followed by the speech of Sumit Sharma cultural head of Nirvana Academy. A Lecture was delivered on social evil female feticide to aware youth. Since the advent of ultrasound and detection technique of determination of sex of the fetus came into being, 10 million female fetuses have been aborted in India, according to a study conducted recently in India, the first systematic study on female feticide by an Indo-Canadian team. A shocking picture emerges every year; about 50,000 unborn girls are aborted. As a result of which the number of girls has actually gone down drastically in India.. As is evident from the above mentioned figures, the situation is getting from bad to worst. So, much so that today India tops the list as far as illegal abortion and female feticide are concerned.
Bands and groups performed in the competition were The Young Guns, Jodhamal Public School Rock band, JMPS Jazz band, Invisible Mode, JMPS Bollywood band, Rescue, Nuts and Bolts, Jazba, Rudra, Bloodline, Paradox and Zero. Programme concluded with the guest performances of Saptak – the fusion instrumental band and Nariender Wazir a veteran singer of the state. Neha Varma and Sumit anchored the programme. Others presented on the occasion were Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy, Neeraj Sharma, Meenakshi Sharma, Nishant Vaid, Naresh Sharma, Vikas Bawa, Kuldeep Kumar, Shivander Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Subash Dey, Mady, Amit Sharma and Prince.
Solo Guitar Competition and Prize distribution function shall be held on 22nd May 2012 at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic bikram chowk Jammu on the second day of Golden Guitar Fest. Season 3.
Final Result for GGF -3
Professional Level Band-1st prize Paradox, 2nd Prize Nissi Group of band, 3rd prize knights & princess. Professional Group-1st prize – Zero. College Bands- 1st Prize Bloodline, 2nd Prize –Zeal & Ruinous. College Group- 1st Prize Rising Star, 2nd Prize Jazba. School Band Juniors-1st prize Resque, 2nd Prize –Invisible mode & Jodhamal Public School Bollywood Band. School Level Senior – 1st prize – The Young Guns & Jodhamal Public School Jazz band, 2nd prize-Jodhamal Public School Rockband. School Group – 1st prize – Blacktrackers, 2nd prize –Denstiny& “Nuts & Bolts”
18-05-2012: Nirvana Academy a cultural club organized band and group competition in the first day of Golden Guitar Festival at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu. The main motive of the programme is to provide platform to the young budding talent of the state and to produce awareness on social evils among the youth and children. More than 100 participants took part in the competition. The contest was organized in school level, college level, and professional level bands and groups category. Puran Singh Wazir and Gautam Kotwal were the judges on the occasion. Programme started with the guest performance of Rockstar Anmol Amla, a local hero who spread regional music to the national level. Song “Jammu Sher di kudiya” and “Hum kis gaali jaa rehe hai” was highly appreciated by the audience. Different genre of music like rock, pop, jazz, regional, folk and bollywood was presented by the school, college and professional bands in the competition. The mesmerized performances were followed by the speech of Sumit Sharma cultural head of Nirvana Academy. A Lecture was delivered on social evil female feticide to aware youth. Since the advent of ultrasound and detection technique of determination of sex of the fetus came into being, 10 million female fetuses have been aborted in India, according to a study conducted recently in India, the first systematic study on female feticide by an Indo-Canadian team. A shocking picture emerges every year; about 50,000 unborn girls are aborted. As a result of which the number of girls has actually gone down drastically in India.. As is evident from the above mentioned figures, the situation is getting from bad to worst. So, much so that today India tops the list as far as illegal abortion and female feticide are concerned.
Bands and groups performed in the competition were The Young Guns, Jodhamal Public School Rock band, JMPS Jazz band, Invisible Mode, JMPS Bollywood band, Rescue, Nuts and Bolts, Jazba, Rudra, Bloodline, Paradox and Zero. Programme concluded with the guest performances of Saptak – the fusion instrumental band and Nariender Wazir a veteran singer of the state. Neha Varma and Sumit anchored the programme. Others presented on the occasion were Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy, Neeraj Sharma, Meenakshi Sharma, Nishant Vaid, Naresh Sharma, Vikas Bawa, Kuldeep Kumar, Shivander Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Subash Dey, Mady, Amit Sharma and Prince.
Solo Guitar Competition and Prize distribution function shall be held on 22nd May 2012 at Auditorium Govt. Polytechnic bikram chowk Jammu on the second day of Golden Guitar Fest. Season 3.
Final Result for GGF -3
Professional Level Band-1st prize Paradox, 2nd Prize Nissi Group of band, 3rd prize knights & princess. Professional Group-1st prize – Zero. College Bands- 1st Prize Bloodline, 2nd Prize –Zeal & Ruinous. College Group- 1st Prize Rising Star, 2nd Prize Jazba. School Band Juniors-1st prize Resque, 2nd Prize –Invisible mode & Jodhamal Public School Bollywood Band. School Level Senior – 1st prize – The Young Guns & Jodhamal Public School Jazz band, 2nd prize-Jodhamal Public School Rockband. School Group – 1st prize – Blacktrackers, 2nd prize –Denstiny& “Nuts & Bolts”
08-05-2012
Nirvana Academy staged Aaditya Bhanu’s “Ehsaas”
Nirvana Academy today staged Aaditya Bhanu’s “Ehsaas” at Performing Art Studio, Kachi Chawani Jammu with the financial assistance given by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Jammu.
The play is all about the conflict between the sentiments and reality. All the relations that emerges out of love are important in one's life but not at the stake of the other. The conflict between the love and inner voice has been well woven in the play. The Play begins with a happy note where the central character of the play, Raj is busy to take his carrier to a new height as he had finished his exams. The Play proceeds with the wariness of Raj’s father about the carrier of his son and of course the marriage of his daughter, Kashish as he is going to retire within months. Anyhow Raj managed to work as an Architect with a firm where he met Poonam and falls in love with her. His friend Sahil advised him to be vigilant as love sometimes leaves a bad effect on mind. Ultimately, Poonam ditched Raj, due to which he fails to manage his daily routine and of course his relations with the family and friends. In the end, Raj's inner voice gave him enough strength to come out of this trauma and finally he preferred his relations with family than to his love. The Proverb "Blood is thicker than Water" is well portrayed in the play.
The artists who performed in the play are Atul Sharma as Raj, Neha Varma as Poonam, Paramjeet Kour Pammy as Kashish and Prince Nagotra as Sahil. Lights executed by Neeraj Sharma, make-up by Param jeet Kour and music composed and executed by Kuldeep Kumar. The play was written and directed by Aditya Bhanu Sharma. Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club presented vote of thanks. She thanked the Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Jammu for their kind cooperation and financial assistance to organize such memorable play. Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy, Neeraj Sharma VP Nirvana Academy, Nishant vaid, Vinay Daggar, Anmol Amla were presented on the occasion among the others.
Nirvana Academy staged Aaditya Bhanu’s “Ehsaas”
Nirvana Academy today staged Aaditya Bhanu’s “Ehsaas” at Performing Art Studio, Kachi Chawani Jammu with the financial assistance given by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Jammu.
The play is all about the conflict between the sentiments and reality. All the relations that emerges out of love are important in one's life but not at the stake of the other. The conflict between the love and inner voice has been well woven in the play. The Play begins with a happy note where the central character of the play, Raj is busy to take his carrier to a new height as he had finished his exams. The Play proceeds with the wariness of Raj’s father about the carrier of his son and of course the marriage of his daughter, Kashish as he is going to retire within months. Anyhow Raj managed to work as an Architect with a firm where he met Poonam and falls in love with her. His friend Sahil advised him to be vigilant as love sometimes leaves a bad effect on mind. Ultimately, Poonam ditched Raj, due to which he fails to manage his daily routine and of course his relations with the family and friends. In the end, Raj's inner voice gave him enough strength to come out of this trauma and finally he preferred his relations with family than to his love. The Proverb "Blood is thicker than Water" is well portrayed in the play.
The artists who performed in the play are Atul Sharma as Raj, Neha Varma as Poonam, Paramjeet Kour Pammy as Kashish and Prince Nagotra as Sahil. Lights executed by Neeraj Sharma, make-up by Param jeet Kour and music composed and executed by Kuldeep Kumar. The play was written and directed by Aditya Bhanu Sharma. Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club presented vote of thanks. She thanked the Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Jammu for their kind cooperation and financial assistance to organize such memorable play. Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy, Neeraj Sharma VP Nirvana Academy, Nishant vaid, Vinay Daggar, Anmol Amla were presented on the occasion among the others.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
14-04-2012
Nirvana Academy organized programme on 112th birth anniversary of Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma
Nirvana Academy organized programme on 112th birth anniversary of legendary musician and vocalist Pt. Uma Dutt Sharma who was born in Jammu on 14 April 1900. Tabla maestro Krishan Lal Verma was the chief guest on the occasion. K.L Verma disciple of Pt. Uma dutt and Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma paid tribute to his guru and threw light on the achievements of Pandit Uma dutt in the field of music and art. Verma said that Pandit Uma dutt ji received his training in tabla and pakhawaj from his Guru Sardar Harnam Singh. Pandit ji spent 10 years under the guidance of Pt. Bade Ram Das ji at Banaras and when his Guru was satisfied with pandit ji's attainments pandit ji returned to his home town Jammu.
On his return, Pandit ji started to impart training to students and music lovers in both vocal and instrumental music. He was a very patient teacher who introduces his students to final shades of music. Quite a few of his well known students, practice music even to this day. Pandit ji was one of the few artists from Jammu, who used to gave performances in vocal music from Lahore Music station. Pandit ji appointed as music supervisor in Radio Kashmir Jammu, during which period he arranged the visit of number of well known Musicians of other part of the country.
He was transferred to Radio Kashmir Srinagar. Where he was introduced to Santoor. The Santoor was known as the Shata-Tantri Veena in earlier days. It was used to accompany a particular type of singing known as Sufiana Mausiqi. Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma gave the responsibility of taking the Santoor on the world stage to his son Shiv kumar after extensive research on its possibilities.
Today, Shivkumar Sharma and the Santoor are synonymous. Shivkumar Sharma has truly been successful in giving the Santoor the position of a popular classical instrument. Shivkumar Sharma modified the folk instrument in order to make it more suitable for classical music.
A mesmerized Tabla performance by K.L Verma and Neeraj Verma was a tribute to their guru. Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that Nirvana Academy – A Cultural Club organized Pandit Uma Dutt Sangeet Mahootsav every year to pay tribute to the son of soil and also provide platform to budding artist through this event. The main motive of sangeet mahootsav is to preserve and to promote forms of Dogri folk music and Indian classical music. Other who were presented on the occasion were Nishant vaid, Santosh Sharma, Neha verma, Pankaj verma, Kuldeep kumar and Cultural head Sumit Sharma among the others.
Nirvana Academy organized programme on 112th birth anniversary of Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma
Nirvana Academy organized programme on 112th birth anniversary of legendary musician and vocalist Pt. Uma Dutt Sharma who was born in Jammu on 14 April 1900. Tabla maestro Krishan Lal Verma was the chief guest on the occasion. K.L Verma disciple of Pt. Uma dutt and Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma paid tribute to his guru and threw light on the achievements of Pandit Uma dutt in the field of music and art. Verma said that Pandit Uma dutt ji received his training in tabla and pakhawaj from his Guru Sardar Harnam Singh. Pandit ji spent 10 years under the guidance of Pt. Bade Ram Das ji at Banaras and when his Guru was satisfied with pandit ji's attainments pandit ji returned to his home town Jammu.
On his return, Pandit ji started to impart training to students and music lovers in both vocal and instrumental music. He was a very patient teacher who introduces his students to final shades of music. Quite a few of his well known students, practice music even to this day. Pandit ji was one of the few artists from Jammu, who used to gave performances in vocal music from Lahore Music station. Pandit ji appointed as music supervisor in Radio Kashmir Jammu, during which period he arranged the visit of number of well known Musicians of other part of the country.
He was transferred to Radio Kashmir Srinagar. Where he was introduced to Santoor. The Santoor was known as the Shata-Tantri Veena in earlier days. It was used to accompany a particular type of singing known as Sufiana Mausiqi. Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma gave the responsibility of taking the Santoor on the world stage to his son Shiv kumar after extensive research on its possibilities.
Today, Shivkumar Sharma and the Santoor are synonymous. Shivkumar Sharma has truly been successful in giving the Santoor the position of a popular classical instrument. Shivkumar Sharma modified the folk instrument in order to make it more suitable for classical music.
A mesmerized Tabla performance by K.L Verma and Neeraj Verma was a tribute to their guru. Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary Nirvana Academy told on the occasion that Nirvana Academy – A Cultural Club organized Pandit Uma Dutt Sangeet Mahootsav every year to pay tribute to the son of soil and also provide platform to budding artist through this event. The main motive of sangeet mahootsav is to preserve and to promote forms of Dogri folk music and Indian classical music. Other who were presented on the occasion were Nishant vaid, Santosh Sharma, Neha verma, Pankaj verma, Kuldeep kumar and Cultural head Sumit Sharma among the others.
11-04-2012
Rich Tribute pays to K L Saigal on his 108th birth anniversary.
A musical programme was organized to pay tribute to the legendry Kundan Lal Saigal on his 108th birth anniversary at Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya Gandhi nagar Jammu. Programme was organized by Nirvana Academy – A Cultural Club in association with Aarohi Kala Sangeet Vidhalaya. Programme started with the speech of President Nirvana Academy who threw the light on the achievements and life of K.L Saigal. Saigal was born at Jammu on 11 April 1904. Indian Gramophone Company had released Saigal's record containing a couple of Punjabi songs composed by Harishchandra Bali. In 1935, Saigal played the role that would come to define his acting career,that of the drunken title character in Devdas, based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel of the same nameand directed by P.C. Barua. His songs in the film, Balam Aaye Baso Moray Man Mein and Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Naahi, became popular throughout the country. In a career of fifteen years, Saigal acted in 36 feature films - 28 in Hindi, 7 in Bengali, and 1 in Tamil.Saigal rendered 185 songs which includes 142 film songs and 43 non-film songs. Of the film songs, there are 110 in Hindi, 30 in Bengali and 2 in Tamil. There are 37 non-film songs in Hindi, and 2 each in Bengali, Pashto, Punjabi and Persian. His non-film songs comprise bhajans, ghazals and hori. He has rendered the creations of poets such as Ghalib, Zauq, and Seemab.
Saigal's distinctive singing voice was idolized by the first generation of post-independence Hindi Film playback singers, including Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, and Kishore Kumar.
Kuldeep kumar noted singer and Amit kumar sung bajans and popular songs of K.L Saigal “Jab dil hi tut gya”, “Gham diye mustakil” in the programme which were highly appreciated by the youth children and their parents. Kuldeep Kumar President Aarohi told on the occasion that they are very thankful to Nirvana Academy who organized such cultural programme in their premises and through these programmes youth and children came to know about the legends, their achievements and their music. Others who were presented on the occasion were Meenakshi Sharma General Secretary NA, Nishant Vaid Secretary NA, Santosh Sharma, Prince, Param Jeet Kour and Neha Verma
AOL and Nirvana Academy organized a devotional musical Concert “Shiva-Shakti”.
“Shiva Shakti” an evening of Shiv Bhajans and Chants inspired and based on the Mahashivratri Celebration being celebrated at Kangra Fort, Burnai Muthi. The Artof living Jammu and Nirvana Academy A Cultural Club marked the occasion Maha Shivratri in city of temples Jammu with Siddharth Mohan a multi-talented singer and Guitarist on this most sacred and spiritually potent evening that has been honoured as the Great Night of Shiva for thousands of years before us.
Maha Shivratri is the day to rejoice and pray to the almighty for wellness. Shiva is the lord of meditation and therefore the lord of awakening. Shiva Tatva means to be awakened. Shivratri is thus an occasion to awaken one's self from all sorts of slumber. In words of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Shivaratri is transcendental, divine consciousness which brings solace to all layers of consciousness. Resting in the Shiva tatva is Shivratri.”
Delhi Based Sidhhart Mohan sung Shiva Bhajans on this Great Night of Shiva captivated the hearts of audiences of Shiv devotees with his mesmerising voice and electrifying stage presence lighting the faces of audience present on the occasion. His deep and resonant voice blends well with western strings and percussion creating a magnificent mix that sounds ambient, spacious and devotional. Sidhhart Mohan is a multi-talented Delhi Based singer is popular international artist known amongst youths when it comes to spiritual music. His voice has the magic which is attracting people globally. He has an ability to capture the hearts of the audience of all age groups. Apart from Hindi, Siddharth sings in many other languages such as Arabic, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Chinese etc. Inspired by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & by his blessings Siddharth is spreading love, joy and happiness all over the globe. The Art o living in association with Nirvana academy with the mission of popularizing & to awaken one's self from all sorts of slumber as Om Namah Shivaya, brings peace to the world.
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