Nov 08, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Along with her fiftieth dying anniversary this yr, UPSNA takes ahead the legacy of Mallika-e-Ghazal
Strolling down reminiscence lane with ghazals like Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein Qarar Tha, Hamri Atariya Pe Aao and plenty of extra, a particular night Yaadein was staged within the state capital to revisit the melodious period of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar.
Singer Gayatri Asokan
The occasion was conceptulised by Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy in reminiscence of the Padma Bhushan awardee.
“Begum’s voice and music will always be celebrated among her fans. It was that time of the year when we had a reason to relive her love for ghazals. With her 50th death anniversary this year, we wanted to plan something exclusive in her memory. Singer Gayatri Asokan a well-known name in the field of music, who has contributed to Malayalam and Indian music along with singer Jazeem Sharma were invited to perform. The latter is one of the youngest ghazal singers in the country,” shared UPSNA secretary Shobit Nahar.
Ashokan’s rendition of Shakeel Badayuni’s well-known ghazal Mere Humnafas Mere Humnava set the temper for the night adopted by Suna Hai Log Usko Aankh Bhar Ke and Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Par by Sharma obtained thunderous applause.
Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, Dr Devendra Kumar Tripathi, regional secretary, Lalit Kala Academy attended the occasion together with metropolis’s who’s who. Additionally current was principal secretary of the Tourism and Tradition Division Mukesh Meshram.
Ashokan was accompanied by Sangeet Mishra on sarangi, Deepak Marathe on harmonium and Rahul Kathak on tabla whereas Sharma was supported by Jatin Baswa on keyboard, Pintu Rao on violin and Rahul Kathak on tabla.
Ghazal singer Jazeem Sharma
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