Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 6: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Jammu today presented a Classical Music Programme in an innovative way by mixing Dogri Bandishan in Classical Raagas in the K L Saigal Hall. This idea was conceived and developed by V K Sambyal, a renowned Classical Singer and former Director Radio Kashmir, Jammu.
TK Jalali, renowned classical singer, violinist and music director was the chief guest and Prof Lalit Magotra, eminent Dogri writer and Dogri convener, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, presided. Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, JKAACL was also in the presidium.
In his presidential address, Prof Lalit Magotra at the outset complimented V K Sambyal popularly known as Rangeeley Thakur for composing such beautiful compositions of classical music. He also applauded the singers and said that they succeeded to make this evening a memorable one.
While addressing TK Jalali also appreciated the artists in general and VK Sambyal in particular for compositions of the classical nodes in Dogri and impressive presentation and said that the programme was of the high standard.
Earlier in his welcome address, Dr. Arvinder Singh Aman informed about the future activities of the Cultural Academy and said that this musical evening was finalized after the constant meetings with VK Sambyal and for the first time classical compositions in dogri were presented by the local artists which were composed by Rangeeley Thakur.
The programme was successfully conducted by Raj Kumar Behrupia and vote of thanks was presented by Ashok Gupta.
Others who participated were Kusha Sharma, Chinmay Sharma, Radhika, Roshi Sharma, Vanshika Jaral all disciples of V K Sambyal.
Prof Nirmal Vinod, Mohan Singh, Joginder Chhatterpal, Shiv Dev Singh Shusheel, Prof and Mrs Raj Kumar, Gianeshwar, Madan Padha, Brijmohan, Rajni Kumari, Esha Balgotra, Prof Archana Kesar, Mrs Vijiya Thakkur, Chanchal Bhasin, Janak Khajuria, Anil Saraf, Dr Nasib Singh Manhas, Jiwan Sharma, Sudesh Raj, Vijay Attri, Akash Priya and intellectuals, senior artists, writers and prominent citizens were present on the occasion.
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