Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust hosted “Main To Jadu Hoon... Anand Bakshi”
Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust hosted its annual cultural event Ek Sham Sahir Ke Naam with “Main To Jadu Hoon …”, a tribute to the legendary poet and lyricist Anand Bakshi, often hailed as the king of poetry. The evening resonated with his timeless songs, performed by acclaimed singers Supriya Joshi, Sarvesh Mishra, Sangeeta Melekar, Anand Bahal, Naveen Anand, and Nimrata Sharma. Engaging conversations took place with shaayar Obaid Azam Azmi, Prithvi Haldea, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, and Nandita Kodesia.
City Air News
Mar 9, 2025 01:33
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Ludhiana, March 09, 2025: Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust hosted its annual cultural event Ek Sham Sahir Ke Naam with “Main To Jadu Hoon …”, a tribute to the legendary poet and lyricist Anand Bakshi, often hailed as the king of poetry. The evening resonated with his timeless songs, performed by acclaimed singers Supriya Joshi, Sarvesh Mishra, Sangeeta Melekar, Anand Bahal, Naveen Anand, and Nimrata Sharma. Engaging conversations took place with shaayar Obaid Azam Azmi, Prithvi Haldea, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, and Nandita Kodesia.
On this occasion, the prestigious Noor-e-Sahir award for 2025 was conferred upon renowned Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore for her outstanding contribution to arts and culture.
Rakesh Bharti Mittal, President, Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust, welcomed the artists and guests, appreciating their presence in celebrating Anand Bakshi’s legacy and reaffirming the Trust’s commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage.
Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust regularly organized annual cultural events to promote the great legacy and cultural harmony of India. In the past, events like “Ek Shaam Sahir Ke Naam” and "Jashn-e-Sahir" had been held. Additionally, the Trust brought several shows of the renowned Delhi-based Ibaadat Foundation including “Rooh-e-Majrooh”, “Kaviraaj Shailendra”, and “Sahir Kahaan Ho Tum” to Ludhiana. The Trust also felicitated eminent personalities like Waheeda Rehman, Dharmendra, Amjad Ali Khan, and Mukesh Chand Mathur (Posthumously) with its prestigious Noor-e-Sahir award.
