Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: One hundred and fourth birth anniversary of legendary Dogri poet, late Dinu Bhai Pant was celebrated with literary fervor by Dogri Sanstha Jammu.
In this regard an online programme was held today featuring the poetry recital and musical presentation of poems by Pant.
Selected poems of Pant were recited by well-known radio and theatre artists—Sahiba Bashir and Pawan Verma.
In addition, Lovely Chandra and Vanshika Jaral, star vocalists of Jammu sang two of the popular songs of Pant. Musical compositions of these songs were done by Brij Mohan, the well-known composer of J&K.
In his introductory remarks, Prof. Lalit Magotra, President Dogri Sanstha said that celebration of the birth anniversary of Dinu Bhai Pant is of special significance, as Dogri literature owes much of its initial popularity and growth to Pant.
He further added that Pant is rightly said to be the father and originator of modern Dogri poetry.
“When he emerged in 1940s on the horizon of Dogri literature, there were hardly any literary creations in Dogri to boast of. One of his very first poems ‘Shehar Paihlo-Pehal Gaye’ changed the whole literary scenario and brought a revolution in the mindset of writers of that time,” Magotra maintained adding: “The unprecedented and phenomenal popularity of this simple poem inspired many writers of that era to write in their mother tongue and so they did.”
Lovely Chandra Sang ‘Mere Desai Da Shalaipa’ an iconic song of Pant and Vanshika Jalal lend her voice to a beautiful song ‘Makhno Makhaneo’ which Pant wrote specially for children.
Sahiba Bashir and Pawan Verma, recited many of the popular and modern poems of Pant.
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