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Asrani – Famous Comedian of Indian Film Industry

Mar 19

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Asrani is a well known comedian actor of Indian film industry.

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Personal Profile of Asrani

Asrani was born on 1 January 1941 in Jaipur, Rajasthan to a middle class Sindhi family. He completed his matriculation from Xaviers School and did his graduation from Rajasthan College, Jaipur.

He simultaneously worked as a voice artise on All India Radio, Jaipur, to pay for his education. His wife ‘Manju Bansal’ is also an actress ans son- Naveen Asrani  is an established Dentist in Ahmedabad.

Memorable Comic Role of Asrani

Asrani  has acted in more than 300 Hindi & Gujarati film and some has been some memorable, such as the jailer in Sholay, Prashant in Chupke Chupke, Chandru in Abhimaan Babu in Bawarchi and Nagesh in Chhoti si baat.

Directed Movies and Sang Songs

Asrani has also directed some movies: Udaan (1997) Dil Hi To Hai (1992) Hum Nahin Sudhrenge (1980) Salaam Memsaab (1979) Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977) Amdavad No Rikshawalo (1974).

In 1977, Asrani sang two songs in the movie Alaap, both were picturised onto him. A year later he sang a duet with the singing legend Kishore Kumar for the film Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan. Asrani recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan.

The 90′s and 2000′s have also seen him in a number of blockbuster films lik eJo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Hulchul and Deewane Huye Pagal and he is an integral part of comedies by Sajjid Nadiadwala and Priyadarshan

Awards and Reorganization

  • Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for “Saat Qaidi” (Gujarati)
  • Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1973 – Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
  • Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1976- Balika Badhu
  • Shama Sushama Award for Best Comedian – Anhonee
  • Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1990

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Mehdi Hassan – World Famous Pakistani Ghazal Singer

Mar 11

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Mehdi Hassan is a famous Pakistani  ghazal  singer who is well known as “King Of Ghazal”.

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Personal Life of  Mehdi Hassan

Hassan was born in the village of Luna in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan in 1927 into a Sunni Muslim family of traditional musicians. He claims to be the 16th generation of hereditary musicians hailing from the Kalawant.

His father Ustad Azeem Khan and uncle (’chacha’) Ustad Ismail Khan were notable classical singers of their time. Mehdi Hassan started learning classical music and voice production within the framework of classical forms of Thumri, Dhrupad, Khayal  and Dadra, at a very young age from his father.

It is said Mehdi Hassan started to perform with his elder brother Ghulam Qadir Khan as Darbari Gawayya and the first concert of Dhrupad and Kheyal at the darbar of Maharaja of Barodah.

After the independence, 20 years old Mehdi Hassan and his family migrated to Pakistan and settled in Cheecha Watni, district Sahiwal. He is  married and his son Asif Mehdi is also a ghazal singer.

Undisputed Emperor of Ghazals

His unsurpassed vocal range and his mastery over even the most difficult of raags makes him the undisputed emperor of ghazals. His popularity, appreciation and continued success among masses over five decades makes him on par with Noor Jehan in the league of the greatest Pakistani singers of all time.

Mehdi Hassan also had a passion for Urdu poetry and started to experiment by singing ghazals on a part time basis. He cites radio officers Z.A. Bukhari and Rafiq Anwar as additional influences in his progression as a ghazal singer. They gave him ample opportunities to display his mastery over the ghazal on radio. He sang ghazals of all the renowned Urdu poets and soon his innovative style was soon appreciated by both the masses and discerning audiences.

Awards and Recognitions

He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. The government of Pakistan has awarded Mehdi Hassan the pride of performance as a recognition to his services rendered to music, and he was also recently awarded a life achievement award by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.

Besides the Nigar Film and Graduate Awards from Pakistan, he was presented the Saigal Award in Jalandhar, India, in 1979, whereas the Gorkha Dakshan Bahu Award was given to him in Nepal in 1983.

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Vishwa Mohan Bhatt – Renowned Classical Musician Who won Grammy Award

Mar 10

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Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is one of the world’s most renowned classical musician. He  has mesmerized the world with his  “Mohan Veena” and the “Grammy Award”.

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s Mohan Veena

He has attracted international attention by his successful combination of the western Hawaiian guitar with his perfect assimilation of sitar, sarod & veena techniques, by giving it a evolutionary design & shape and by adding 14 more strings helping him to establish the instrument MOHAN VEENA to unbelievable heights.

With blinding speed and faultless legato, Bhatt is undoubtedly one of the most expressive, versatile and greatest slide player s in the world.

Personal Life of Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt was born on July 12, 1952. He is married to Padma and lives in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, with his two sons and his wife. His elder son Salil Bhatt is a renowned Mohan veena player, while his younger son Saurabh Bhatt is a well known composer.

Awards – Grammy Award Winner

He won the highest music award of the world, the Grammy Award in 1994 along with Ry Cooder for their World Music Album, ‘A MEETING BY THE RIVER’ enhancing his celebrity status not only as a star performer but also as an improviser and a soulful composer.

He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998 and the Padma Shri in 2002.

Check out the  catalog of  Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s Performance

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Two Important Aspects of Rajasthani Music And Songs – Ragas And Tals

Aug 11

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Music and dance are two very important aspects of the folklore of any region. In Rajasthan, songs play a dominant role in the life of the people.

The striking feature of Rajasthani music and dance is that there is great variety. In fact, nothing much has changed since the time of their inception, probably a thousand years back. The music and dance are rooted in tradition.

Today we are writing about Ragas and Tals which is used in Rajasthani Songs

The Ragas

The raga’s most widely used in Rajasthani folk songs are Bilawal, Kafi, Desh, Khamaj and Peelu.  Some in their pure forms and others in combination. Many folk songs are tuned in Bilawal and Kafi. The folk songs of Rajasthan have maintained the elements of Indian classical music despite the fact that they are freely composed and sung, knowing no rigid rules.

Classicism in music have been framing and improving its form with the help of folk-songs. The famous Mand style singing in Rajasthan is a typical example. This style is very important in folk-songs and it is well recognised in classical circles also. Mand is neither accepted as a full-fledged raga nor is it reckoned among the freely rendered folk songs. Mand goes very near the thumri or the ghazal. Mand is the exclusive contribution of Rajasthani folklore to the classical music of India.


The Tal

In Indian music, Tal unites the listener with the singer in the rhythm and ecstasy of music. The various ragas and raginis are rendered in accordance with the tempo of the tal differentiated by means of matras ranging from six to sixteen. No classical music composition can be rendered without tal. In Hindustani classical music, the Tal is  provided by the tabla, pakhawaj or mridang.

Folk music also requires tal for its effective rendering and the instruments used for it are many including the dhol (drum), dholak, nagara, majira, chang and daf.

Rajasthani folk-songs make use of six, seven or eight matras of tal on the dholak, tabla and nagara. The Kaharwa tal is generally played on the daf or the chang. The musical instruments used with folk song help to keep the tal which occupies in music, the same place as grammar does in language.

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Rajasthani Folk Songs – Composed Of All Kinds of Occasions And Moods

Aug 10

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Rajasthan offers soulful, unadulterated, pure folk songs that can be heard throughout India. The folk songs of Rajasthan have been composed for all kinds of occasions and moods. They are suitable for the celebration of love, separation, union, familial ties, marriage and even death.

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These folk songs are sung by different communities residing in the state of Rajasthan. These songs were written years back but have been carried forward by various generations through the last few years.

The culture and traditions of the Rajasthani people are very well depicted through the various Rajasthani songs.

Famous Folk Songs of Rajasthan

Songs sung by Rajasthnai People, are mostly about water and is cantered around the well, the style is called Panihari. Gorbund is a famous folk song which depicts the process of preparing a decorative string for a camel. The other folk songs are ‘Indhani’, ‘Lawarji’, ‘Jallo’, ‘Hichaki’, ‘Olyun’, ‘Sapno’, ‘Kurjan’ etc.

Songs, laden with religious flavor, are sometimes folk idioms of Saints, Surdas, Kabirdas, Meerabai and others. Bhajans and Banis are very popular among the Harijans, Chamars, Bhanghis, Balais and Rahgars and mostly heard in night-long gatherings.

In the ballad tradition, minstrels sing and narrate heroic tales of folk heroes like Tejaji, Gogaji and Ramdeoji and even of legendary lovers and their tragedies their tragedies.

Different Type of Folk Songs of Rajasthan

  • The Ragas
  • Maand Folk Songs
  • Peepli and Nihalde
  • Saajhi and Ghudla

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