STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Dogri Sanstha on Tuesday organised a programme of ‘Geet Sandhya’, a musical evening of melodious songs penned by famous Dogri poetess Padma Sachdev as part of Dogri Maanta Divas and New Year celebrations here at KL Saigal Hall.
About two dozen budding singers, representing the new generation, enthralled the audience with a scintillating bonanza of music and poetry under the direction of noted Music Director Brij Mohan. The programme began with a Dogri song ‘Jammu Shehar Khand Mitthe Pataase’ by Varsha Jamwal followed by Mehvish who presented another creation of the poetess ‘Bhadro Ne Rohay Kanne Bhanniyan Duariyaan’. Audience applauded the melodious performance of Vivek Mohan and Sonali Dogra while the songs presented by the talented Sushmita and Indu Bala were also enjoyed by everybody.
Renowned senior of the State Dharmesh Nargotra, who presented masterpiece of Padma Sachdev ‘Sanjh Roungli Te Ghatt Aye Duaas Mati Aye’, mesmerised the music lovers with his melodic voice and style. The Geet Sandhya culminated with a group songs ‘Us Dogre Aan Aakhane Aan Shaanaa Kanne…’ which has attained the status of an anthem for Dogras owing to its inspiring words and composition. Beside others, Pallavi, Priya, Meeakshi, Priyanka, Antu Bannerji, Nirmal Koul, Sunil Azad, Raunak, Shiv, Shubham and Purshottam also participated in the group songs.
The Geet Sandhya was composed by Brij Mohan and got a ravishing ovation especially for the young singers time and again. The singers were accompanied on Guitar by Sanjay Pashi, Dholak by Darbari Lal , synth by Banty Kumar and Pad by Rohit.
Earlier in his welcome address Chhatrapal, President Dogri Sanstha said that language is the identity of the Dogra community and it is the moral duty of every Dogra to promote it and its culture. Every household must keep some Dogri books and pledge to interact in Dogri with their youngsters as New Year resolution.
Vice President of Dogri Sanstha Gianeshwar presented vote of thanks and appreciated the altruistic services of Brij Mohan who is one of the pioneers has dedicated his life to highlight the Dogri poetry through his musical compositions. Vijay Atri noted artist and performer compared the one-hour long programme.
Large number of artists, writers and music lovers enjoyed the programme.