Kolkata artists at Silchar musical soiree

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Special Correspondent Silchar, Dec 8: Manoj Murli Nayar and Manisha Murli Nayar, two budding Rabindra Sangeet artists of Kolkata, are coming to enthrall the audience here at the invitation of the cultural organization Bijoyee Sangha on December 13.They will sing Rabindra Sangeet at a musical soiree on the date at the District Library Auditorium. Though born in a Malayalam family, they have been groomed at Vishwa Bharati Shanti Niketan as Rabindra Sangeet artists.Their melodious voice and talent as artists have already earned the kudos of music lovers of this genre in Kolkata. This information was shared with media persons today in the Club premises by its president Ashish Kumar Gupta and general secretary Dipankar Dutta. Bijoyee Sangha has made a niche in the cultural and sports arena of this town. In fact, the Club has its origin as a sports club in 1945. For more than 60 years, it has been involved in various social, cultural and sports activities in order to guide the youth on right path and direction.In their cultural programme every year, the Clubs members try to add grace and charm by inviting artists from outside the valley.Among the artists who have been on their cultural trip here include Suchitra Mitra, Rizwana Chowdhury Banya, Mita Haque among others to name a few. With Manoj and Manisha would come other artists like Arnab Chattopadhyay, Sumit Gupta and Sandipan Bandopadhyaya. source: sentinel assam

Sweet memories of bygone days : Debojit Saha

Voice of India Debojit Saha recalls the days when he had to prove himself on the national stage
I must admit that I have been a wee bit selfish of late in speaking only about myself. But that is because of the simple fact that I am very engrossed in the musical reality show Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar and have hardly had any time for other work. Except, of course, shooting for a second musical reality show for Zee Bangla.

But believe me, I am having a sense of déjà vu, with the show Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar moving towards its final stages. Only three episodes remain — the first on Thursday, then on July 3 and the mega final on July 12 — and six of us remain in the fray. The competition has been real tough till now but I believe that the measure of a true human being is living up to challenges. We know that we are the best ones out there and we will do our best to win the title.

It’s been long since I have had any time to relax. Now as I sit down to write, my mind is deviating towards those days two years ago when I was singing — and fighting — for the crown of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa music contest.

I was a newcomer at the national stage at that time and I had to prove my worth the hard way. But of the things I remember, what I hold very dear to my heart is the love and support I got from my fans and wellwishers. Those were tumultuous days for me and I was swept away by the wave of support from the people of the state and the Northeast.

I remember people congratulating me for bridging the so-called barrier between the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley districts and bringing the people of the two sides together. Though I never believed that there existed a barrier at all, but it is true that music can really unite people.

Being totally immersed in rehearsals and shooting for the show, I hardly have had any time to look beyond music in the past few weeks. However, I am leaving no stone unturned to ensure that your love and affection is not wasted. I am trying hard to live up to your expectations and triumph. Source: telegraph india