Under the Gamak series of performances, Sham-e-Ghazal programme was held online on Thursday.
The event was conducted by Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy. Renowned Ghazal singers Neelima Sharma, Gwalior and Javed Usmani, Bhopal, gave spontaneous and tranquil performances.
Nusrat Mehdi, Director of the Academy informed about the programme. The event began with the wondrous performance by Neelima Sharma.
Sharma performed ghazals composed by Bahadur Shah Zafar Baat Karni Mushkil Kabhi Mujhe Esi Toh Na Thi, Bashir Badr Aankhon me Raha Dil Kabhi Utar Kar Nahin Dekha,. Faiz- Raaz-e-Ulfat Chupke Dekh Liya, Dil Bohat Kuch Jala Ke Dekh Liya and Gopal Das Neeraj's Ghazal – Jab Chale Jayenge Hum Laut Ke Sawan. Neelima Sharma is a well-known name in the world of Ghazal and Light Music. She is an 'A' grade artist of Doordarshan All India Radio. Neelima took self singing lessons of Gwalior Gharana. She has performed in All India Music Conference - Dehradun, Habitat Center - Delhi, Kullu International Festival, Taj Mahotsav, Lata Mangeshkar Alankaran - Indore, Keshav Jayanti Celebrations, Barkha Mahotsav etc.
The second performance was by Javed Usmani. He performed compositions by Nisar AkhtarTu is qadar apne qareeb lagta hai, Meri Guftgu, Meri Justju Mera, Ghalib's composition Har EK Baat Par Kehte Ho Tum and many more.
Javed is a well known Ghazal singer from Bhopal. You started taking singing lessons from the young age of six. He was taught singing by his father Waheed Osmani . He also gave first stage performance at the age of 9. Apart from India, He has presented musical programs in other countries, among them Dubai, Sharjah, Qatar, Abu Dhabi. He is an All India Approved Artist and also known as a Music Composer.
At the end of the programmeNusrat Mehdi, Director of the Academy expressed gratitude to all the listeners.
