Nirvana Academy organises Shaam-e-ghazal programme at K.L Saigal Hall

Musical Tribute paid to great Dilrooba player Late Mool Raj Samnotra

Jammu,30 November 2014:  ‘Shaam-e-Ghazal’ a programme of Urdu Ghazals in memory of Late Sh. Mool Raj Samnotra “Dilrooba player and versatile musician” was organised here today by Nirvana Academy a regd. Cultural club at K L Saigal Hall Jammu. 

The atmosphere was at best when Urdu ghazals were sung by eminent Ghazal singers of the State Dr. Kewal Samnotra, Dharmesh Nargotra, Virender Kapadia, Neelam and Subash Langeh. Ghazals were written and composed by Dr. Kewal Samnotra “Waahid”. A large number of members of civil society, artists and literary fraternity besides Sohail Kazmi Senior Journalist Chief guest, Sh.Chatterpal guest of honour, Sh. Narinder Singh Ex Mayor, Krishan Lal Verma Tabla Maestro, Ravi Sharma, Jeevan Sharma, Suraj Singh, Yash Pal Yash, Vikrant Dogra Vice President FIBDO and Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy witnessed the programme.

Programme commenced with the welcome speech of Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy followed by the comparing of Sh. Vijay Atri who also read shayari of Dr. Kewal Samnotra “Waahid” during the ghazal programme. Dr. Kewal Samnotra is a regular T.V/Radio artist since the age of 16. He was one of the youngest approved primaries Radio Artist. He already composed and written many ghazals in Urdu and Dogri languages.

Ghazals “Hum ko toh duboo ke rakh dega” and “aapki yaad ne itne muje” sung by Dr. Kewal Samnotra and Subash Langeh enthralled the audience. Varinder sung “Hum ko aaya nahi jafa karna” followed by ghazal “ Kya cheez mohabbat  hai” sung by Dharmesh Nargotra.

Nirvana Academy also awarded Sh. K.L Verma for his contribution in the field of art and music. K.L Verma also threw light on the musical journey of Late Sh. Mool Raj Samnotra. He said that Mool Raaj was the disciple of great musician Pt. Uma Dutt Sharma and Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma. He added that Mool Raj was a versatile musician and worked for AIR Jammu. He was also a great player of musical instrument “Dilrooba”.

Those who accomplished with ghazal singers included Amarjeet Singh on Violin, Sunil Sharma on flute, Vikas Naggar on guitar, Vijay Anand on percussions and Neeraj Verma on Tabla.

Nirvana Honors Young Aspirants of Jalwa 2014 in a live Interaction session

Jammu, 29 November 2014: A live interaction session aiming the importance and Role of Music, Art and culture in the life of youth, marked the honouring of the achievements of the young aspirants of Jalwa 2014 (a multi talent show) in a simple and impressive function organized by Nirvana Academy a regd. Cultural club in association with Pammy Art Academy at Hotel KC Residency Jammu.

Sh. Bharat Chowdhary Young entrepreneur and Senior Politician was Chief Guest on the occasion along with Sh. Ajay Chowdhary as Guest of Honour.

The parents and Participanting kids along with various personalities from the field of Art Culture and Music were present on the occasion. 

The Programme started with a live interaction session by the prominent personalities from the field of music, art and culture namely Sh. Brij Mohan, Dr Kewal Samnotra, Sh. Hitesh Badyal and Sh. Shashi Gupta. Apart from interacted with the parents of the aspirants they also gave certain important tips especially to be patience while sending kids for learning and never except results from trainers as well from their kids so early.

 They also  raised some key issues related the problems being faced by them especially in the old city area which is lacking basic infrastructural facilities like venues and auditorium to give a platform to talented kids and youth.

Speaking on the occasion Sh. Brij Mohan appreciated such efforts of Nirvana academy for such encouragement .He said such platform gives him to a chance to listen and watch talented artist and help them in promoting through his own composition specially in the field of singing.

Dr kewal Samnotra also high light the role of such cultural activities in the life of youth and kids, which help them to be more confident and shine in other field as part from studies.

Sh. Bharat Chowdhary while speaking on the occasion recalled his old child hood memories shared that First page of his scrap book /Dairy always have written “ Music is food for Life “ He said it’s a great honour to be a part of such events especially where such young budding aspirants are required to encouraged with a motivation. He said all such kids have the extra talent like any other kids of the country, all they are lacking is good support in terms of infrastructure of venues, platform and even exposures in the shape of workshops for grooming of Talents.

Speaking on the grievances raised by the artist, he said it is strange that old city area has no such venues, platform where such kids can perform their activities and assured of extending his support in best possible manner in coming future.

He also expressed his surprise that Heritage of K. L Saigal (who is considered the first Superstar of Bolly wood) located in the heart of the city is being ignored in such shameless manner. He said it should be developed and brought in the tourist map of the country which will boost the tourism and even economy of area with visiting tourist to pay tributes to son of soil.

Prominent presented on the occasion were Vikrant Dogra Vice Chairman FIDBO, Ashutosh Dubey, Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Anmol Amla, Vikas Dogra Vice President Prayas, Paramjeet Kour Pammy Director Pammy Art Academy, Mr. Vikas Director Pulse Dance Institute, Maan, Mr. Nitin Director Auspicious Dance group, Mr. Amit, Smiley and others.