O P Sharma
Name of the Book : Rangeeley Thakur Manograph in Dogri
Author : Dr. Om Goswami
Publisher : Highbrow Publication, Bari Brahmana, Jammu
Eminent writer, Dr Om Goswami has come out with his new Dogri book entitled ” Rangeeley Thakur Monograph” which has recently hit the market and won acclaim of the general public and the critics as well. It vividly depicts the life, up- rising graph of career in All India Radio and unique attainments in the Hindustani Classical Music with his name and fame not only in the country but also abroad.
Rangeelay Thankur real name Vijay Singh Sambyal, who is son of the soil hailing from Samba of Jammu region, has brought fame not only for himself but also to Jammu and Kashmir. This maestro of classical music has achievements and laurels through hard work and dedication. The life journey of this great son of this part of the country is both interesting, full of sustained struggle and inspiring personal example for the new generation.
Noble Example
It may be mentioned that this saintly Dogra, after professional work in All India Radio across the nation ultimately decided to settle down on the out-skirts of Jammu leading a saintly life and simultaneously continuing with full commitment to promotion of classical music among the talented youth in Jammu. He is a noble example and role-model.
It is indeed highly praiseworthy that Dr Om Goswami, a prolific writer and former Additional Secretary, J&K State Cultural Academy, took up the challenging task to author a book on this multi-facetted personality of Vijay Kumar Sambyal popularly known as Rangeeley Thakur, who is one of the top-ranking Indian classical musicians. Written in the mother-tongue, Dogri, this biographical sketch will evoke deep interest among the common readership.
Graphic Life-Sketch
Dr Om Goswami’s this book was launched at Writer’s Club, Cultural Academy, Jammu at a well-attended function was organized by the Duggar Manch, Jammu headed by Padamshree Mohan Singh.
This 152-page book, written in simple and stylish Dogri with captivating narration authored by Dr Goswami and published by reputed Highbrow Publications, Bari Brahmna, Jammu with good get-up amd printed on a fine paper at fairly moderate price. It is a good matter for all the Dogras ; the music lovers and also youth.
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