Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Sajda: A Memorable Ghazal Tribute to Jagjit Singh by Shishir Parkhie

Jagjit- Chitra Ghazal Manch, Nagpur had recently organised a special program "Sajda" to pay tributes to the legendary singer, Jagjit Singh presented by noted Ghazal singer, Shishir Parkhie.

Shishir Parkhie singing solo on stage during Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh, organized by Jagjit-Chitra Ghazal Manch Nagpur


Shishir started the show with a very popular bhajan " Hey Ram, Hey Ram" followed by the nazm " Baat niklegi to phir".The Parkhie rendered "Hoshwalon ko khabar kya", " Badi naazuk hai ye manzil", "Kal choudavin ki raat thi" & then a medley of his popular Ghazals from films - " Hothon se chhu lo tum", "Tumko dekha to" , "Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho" & " Jhuki jhuki si nazar"

Shishir Parkhie on stage with guitarist Sandeep Kapoor in the background during Sajda tribute to Jagjit Singh in Nagpur


The second half started with Parkhie rendering " Huzoor aapka bhi", " Sarakti jaye hain " then "Thukarao ab ki pyaar karo" which was penned by Late Shahid Kabir who also was from Nagpur city. His son Sameer Kabir shared his memories with the legendary singer.

Shishir Parkhie on stage with his team of musicians during Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh in Nagpur, organized by Jagjit-Chitra Ghazal Manch

Close friend of Jagjit Singh, Sriratan Daga also shared his memories.

Close friend of Jagjit Singh, Sriratan Daga, speaking on stage and sharing his memories during Sajda tribute concert in Nagpur

Another close friend Narendra Sateeja also shared some of his memories with the legendary Jagjit Singh.

Narendra Satija, close friend of Jagjit Singh, speaking on stage and sharing his memories during Sajda tribute concert in Nagpur

Special guest Dr Vinay Waikar being welcomed by Kaustubh Dixit

Special guest Dr. Vinay Waikar being felicitated by Kaustubh Dixit during Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh at Scientific Society Hall Nagpur

The show organised at the scientific Society hall, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur was full to the capacity.

View of the packed audience and stage during Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh at Scientific Society Hall, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur

Prakash Tolani wonderfully anchored the show

Prakash Tolani anchoring and presenting the Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh at Scientific Society Hall, Nagpur


Towards the end Shishr Parkhie rendered " Kabhi yun bhi to ho", " Shaam se aankh mein " & "Chitthi na koi sandes"

Shishir Parkhie singing live with his team of musicians on stage during Sajda tribute concert for Jagjit Singh at Scientific Society Hall Nagpur

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