Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: A Dogri version of collection of satires, penned by prominent Punjabi writer, Dr Monojit- entitled ‘Je Tus Bura Nei Mangay Te’, translated into Dogri by budding writer Ritu Kumar Sharma, was released at an impressive function organized by Dogri Sanstha at Dogri Bhawan.
A galaxy of intellectuals and writers of Punjabi, Dogri Urdu and Kashmiri languages were present on this occasion. The function was presided over by Dr Lalit Magotra, noted writer and intellectual while Devinder Singh Vishwanagrik, president, Punjabi Lekhak Sabha Jammu, joined the presidium as chief guest.
A brief critical review on the book was presented by Brahm Dutt, who discussed the contents and style of satires of the book. Dr Monojit presented a satire based on the profile of marital relationship in 25th century.
On the occasion, a Dogri-Punjabi Kavi Sammelan was also held in which Dr Baljeet Singh Raina, Amarjeet Neer, Rahi Simbalpuria, Devinder Singh Vishwanagrik (all Punjabi), Susheel Begana, Rattan Bhardwaj, Ashok Kumar Khajuria, Abdul Qadir Kundria, Maharaj Krishan, Vijya Thakur, Brij Mohan, Sham Talib, Arsh Om Dalmotra and Prof Lalit Magotra participated.