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Qamar
Jalalabadi Musical Programs
Organizer, Subhashini |
A
Musical Program by Swar Sagarika entitled
Jashn-E-Qamar
Date: 28 Nov 1997
Venue:
Bhaidas Hall, Vile Parle
Theme: Felicitation of Shri Qamar Jalalabadi & Release of
Audio Cassette of his songs by HMV
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memorable night for Shri Qamar Jalalabadi, in the presence of
musical personalities, Sudhir Phadke, Mr. & Mrs. Khayyam, Anandji,
Naqsh Lyallpuri, Omi Ji and Bunny Rueben.
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A
Musical Shraddhanjali by Swar Sagarika
Date: 9 Jan 2004
Venue:
Iskcon Hall, Juhu
Theme: To co-memorate 1st Death Anniversary of the Legend.
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A
musical tribute was arranged for veteran lyricist and Urdu poet the
late Shri Qamar Jalalabadi on Friday 9th January 2004, at the ISKCON
auditorium, Hare Krishna Land, Juhu.
The program was presented by his daughter Subhashini Sheopori; a
free-lance journalist and E-Content writer, under her own banner
SWAR SAGARIKA. It was a memorable evening for vintage music lovers
who attended the show, as they paid their respects to the lyrical
memory of a legendary writer of the bygone era.
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Jasvindar Singh |
The nostalgic evening began with three heart touching ghazals of
Qamar Jalalabadi rendered with amazing versatility by a budding
young Ghazal singer Jasvindar Singh. Songs from films like ‘Howrah
Bridge’ - ‘Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo’ rubbed shoulders with songs
from the evergreen film ‘Chhalia’, “Mere Toote Huye Dilse’ and ‘Teri
Rahon Me Khade Hain”. The special highlights were an effervescent
sad ditty from the film ‘Himalay Ki God Me’, ‘Mai to ik khwab hoon…’and
a comic song from the film ‘Pehli Taarikh’, ‘khush hai zamana aaj
pehli taarikh hai’which had a most refreshing effect on the
audience.
But more than the musical program, it was an emotional ride through
the dusty archives of the music world where great men are forgotten
even while they are alive. It was an extremely emotional moment for
Subhashini while she addressed the audience and disclosed to all
present how her Ladies Group, Swar Sagarika had pledged to preserve
vintage songs and names of lyricists of the past. She implored
listeners to join her group and contribute in any way they could.
The audience was mostly a conglomerate of invitees, relatives and
good friends.
It has been planned to have a show of this stature every year in
memory of the gentle and philosophic writer, Qamar Jalalabadi. On
their end every year, SWAR SAGARIKA will seek fresh and budding
talent for presenting his songs.
Verus
Fereirra (Raga2Rock).
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Musical Shraddhanjali by Swar Sagarika
Date: 5 March 2005
Venue:
Bhavans Culutral Centre Hall, Andheri
Theme:
To co-memorate 2nd Death Anniversary of the Legend. |
A musical
evening comprising of songs of Qamar Jalalabadi, was presented by Swar
Sagarika Music Circle in collaboration with Bhavans Cultural Centre, Andheri.
Songs from film like Chand, Mirza Sahiban, Pyar Ki Jeet, Aansoo, Warris,
Kalpana, Howarh Bridge, Phagun etc. were presented by the young Troupe of
Swar Sagarika, singer and musicians. The evening was hosted by daughter
Subhashini, who also compeered the program. Mr. Sudesh Bhonsle was the Chief
Guest for the evening.
It was a
nostalgic evening for Subhashini who related anecdotes of her father's life
and times. The selection of songs and the musical presentation by young
singers of Swar Sagarika along with the lively orchestration by the young
musicians of the troupe was heavily applauded by the audience. Sudesh
Bhonsle presented songs from old films much to the delight of packed
auditorium. | |
