Poet-academic Kalim Ajiz captured his reason for penning ghazals in a perceptive couplet:Woh jo shairi ka sabab hua woh mamla bhi ajab hua/Main ghazal sunaun hun isliye ke zamana usko bhula na de(The reason for my becoming a poet was a strange incident/ I say ghazals because people should not forget those painful incidents)Whatever the…
Sonu Nigam will perform at Khazana’s Silver Jubilee edition, honoring Pankaj Udhas. This festival celebrates compassion and the healing power of music. The event supports healthcare initiatives for those in need. Anup Jalota, Hariharan, and Vishal Bhardwaj are also featured. The two-day celebration will be hosted by Anup Soni and Rakshanda Khan. On a stage…
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj praised Khazana Festival’s 25-year legacy of music and charity. The festival has raised funds for cancer patients while promoting ghazal traditions. Bhardwaj recalled ghazal singers as rockstars during his college days. He noted independent music often rose during film music’s creative lulls. The Silver Jubilee edition celebrates music, remembrance, and philanthropy. Filmmaker,…
Khazana, a ghazal festival, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The event continues its mission to support cancer and thalassemia patients. This year’s edition honors Asha Bhosle and showcases new talent. Proceeds will fund medical treatment and care for underprivileged children. The festival unites music lovers and philanthropists for a cause. The city’s most cherished…
Mumbai celebrated ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas’ 75th birth anniversary by inaugurating “Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk” on Peddar Road. The event, attended by numerous celebrities and civic officials, honored his immense contribution to Indian music and humanitarian work. Family and friends shared heartfelt memories, highlighting his enduring legacy. Sunday evening saw Mumbai come together in…
