Aryans Group of Colleges organises musical programme

Srinagar, Aug 05: Sargam Society of Indian Music & Arts Mohali and Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Cultural Affairs, UT Chandigarh organised a musical programme in Chandigarh. The event commenced with the lamp lighting ceremony and mementos were presented to Singers during felicitation ceremony.

The event was graced by Vinod Kumar, Lokpal Punjab as Chief Guest and Shashi Prabha Dwivedi, DGP Punjab presided over this evening. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman Aryans Group of Colleges, RD Kailey, Chairman, Sargam Society were also present.

Harish Gupta, MD Trishla city, M.P Gupta Music connoisseur, Sudesh Sharma, Chairman Chandigarh Sangeet Natak academy were special guests in the event.

Lokpal Punjab, Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma said that Ghazal singers have the power to move their audience emotionally and influence them to explore their intense feelings. He congratulated all artists on the occasion.

DGP Punjab said that the popularity of ghazal singing has grown immensely in countries across the globe. “The impact of ghazal on film, western and jazz music has been enormous and integral in the creation of new and amusing songs.”

Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Sargam Society & Chairman, Aryans Group said Ghazal has achieved global prominence, and Indian artists have played a key role in its growth. “More than music, the ghazal is a part of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and has shaped several new forms of music as well as enhancing the existing one.”

RD Kailey, a trained singer, mentioned that “Ghazal Gayaki” is an ancient form of singing with its origin in Arabia. Ghazal singers have the power to move their audience emotionally and influence them to explore their intense feelings.