Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice, along with Leicester's Music Arts group paid tribute to fathers through the beautiful medium of music in a specially-arranged programme on June 9. Held in Leicester's Symphony Rooms, the event saw a spectacular turning as people from all near and far areas poured in to participate and forward their support. Well-known singer Mayaben Dipak was at her vocal best as she mesmerised the audience with her soothing voice.
Mayaben, along with fellow singer Rocky managed to keep the crowd captured with their renditions of popular Bollywood songs including 'Lag Jaa Gale', 'Jo Vaada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega', 'Aaja Re Pardesi', 'Sau Saal Pehle', 'Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai', 'Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re', 'Chandan sa Badan', and 'Ehsaan Tera Hoga'.
Commencing the programme, Pravinbhai Majithia, founder of Music Arts group welcomed chief guests Leicester's Lord Mayor Rashmikant Joshi and wife, and all those present in his opening speech. Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar News Editor Kamal Rao who had arrived from London, along with several performing artists, said, “Following the success of our Matru Vandana programmes, Gujarati and Indian families settled in Britain celebrated contributions of Fathers in the true spirit today, through Pitru Vandana. Initiator of the programme and Gujarat Samachar-Asian Voice Editor, CB Patel has always strived to serve the society and is thankful for all of your involvement and encouragement.”
A grander Pitru Vandana- Bhuli Bisri Yaade programme will be organised in Masefield Suite of London's Harrow Centre, on June 17 and 18, featuring more popular artists. Mayaben Dipak, Fahad, Rubayyat Jahan, Raja Kaasheff, Nimesh and Rocky will make it a night to remember as they will celebrate the golden days of Bollywood and perform songs by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi, Kishor Kumar, Mukesh, Asha Bhosle, Hemant Kumar, and Talat Mehmood.
Lord Mayor Rashmikant thanked everyone for making the programme a hit and expressed his gratitude towards the organisers for bringing together such a beautiful event that helped bring the community together.
Vinod Popat of Music Arts, thanked Hasmukh Tailor of Symphony Rooms, Pratima Tailor and staff, Ticket agents Melton Hot Potato Shop, Paraban Super Market, Sabras Radio's Rajni Davda and Shobha Joshi, along with Nottingham-based Shailesh Thakrar.
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The artists will be performing again in London on the 17th and 18th June at the Harrow Leisure Centre.
You can book your tickets by contacting Bhanubhai Panda at 07931708026, Kamal Rao at 07875 2220211 and Kokila Patel at 07875 229177
