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Saturday, October 20, 2012
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Manisha Gulyani surged the audience at the ISFI 2012
11th Oct Ajmer : ISFI Award Nite and the Closing Ceremony . Chief
Guest: Deewan of the Ajmer Sharif Shrine
ISFI Platinum Award was conferred to Padmabhushan Ustaad Ghulam
Mustafa Khan Saheb for his long lasting contribution in the field of
Music
ISFI GOLD Award was awarded to Niazi Nizami brothers, Manisha Gulyani,
Mr Sandeep Marwah, Dr Sudeep Rai, Mr Sarwar Retiwalla, The Khan Legacy
and Michael Templin The evening performance by DRUV SUFI GROUP was marvelous. They sang
with praise to Kabir, Bulleh Shah, Rumi, Baba Farid and above all
Khwaja Saheb.
Thirak – Sufi Kathak by Manisha Gulyani surged the audience with
praise for her presentation
KHAN LEGACY performed the famous Piya Haji Ali Music by AR Rahaman Brigadier PK Singh honoured Ms Gulshaa Begum on behalf of the Army
with Momento and Flowers. Ms Ragini Chaturvedi, Congress Honoured Ms
Begum with a special poetry composed along with the traditional Bandej
Drape for her efforts . The Gurudwara honoured Ms Begum in the second year too as a token of
appreciation for bringing in the inter communal harmony in the city.
The womens Congress committee honoured Ms Begum and rendered their
support in all her endeavors. Sandeep Marwah , President Marwah Studios spoke on the occassion and
his continuos association with the ISFI festival and promised to make
the Film Festival Memorable in the coming year in Ajmer. Ms Begum thanked the guest, the Media, Sponsors , Festival Partners,
the artiste and the Team for their support to make the festival
memorable and a success .
Guest: Deewan of the Ajmer Sharif Shrine
ISFI Platinum Award was conferred to Padmabhushan Ustaad Ghulam
Mustafa Khan Saheb for his long lasting contribution in the field of
Music
ISFI GOLD Award was awarded to Niazi Nizami brothers, Manisha Gulyani,
Mr Sandeep Marwah, Dr Sudeep Rai, Mr Sarwar Retiwalla, The Khan Legacy
and Michael Templin The evening performance by DRUV SUFI GROUP was marvelous. They sang
with praise to Kabir, Bulleh Shah, Rumi, Baba Farid and above all
Khwaja Saheb.
Thirak – Sufi Kathak by Manisha Gulyani surged the audience with
praise for her presentation
KHAN LEGACY performed the famous Piya Haji Ali Music by AR Rahaman Brigadier PK Singh honoured Ms Gulshaa Begum on behalf of the Army
with Momento and Flowers. Ms Ragini Chaturvedi, Congress Honoured Ms
Begum with a special poetry composed along with the traditional Bandej
Drape for her efforts . The Gurudwara honoured Ms Begum in the second year too as a token of
appreciation for bringing in the inter communal harmony in the city.
The womens Congress committee honoured Ms Begum and rendered their
support in all her endeavors. Sandeep Marwah , President Marwah Studios spoke on the occassion and
his continuos association with the ISFI festival and promised to make
the Film Festival Memorable in the coming year in Ajmer. Ms Begum thanked the guest, the Media, Sponsors , Festival Partners,
the artiste and the Team for their support to make the festival
memorable and a success .
Niazi Nizami rocked the ISFI 2012 Festival with their Sufiana Ashiquaana
10th Oct Ajmer:ISFI 2012 with its association with SHUBDA continues
its promise to Encourage the Special Children to participate with
Normal Audience. A feeling to make them feel unique and a part of the
Sufi mission. Chief Guest Mohammad Hanif Additional Collector Ajmer
was highly appreciative of the organisation SHUBDA. Ms Begum announced
that one could contact the organisation for the Child Education
Sponsorship on a yearly basis which is around 7500 indian rupees. Divine Abode is an active member of SHUBDA and urged the others to
help the organisation in their efforts. Qadar niazi haider hasan
nizami qawwal l of hzt nizamuddin aulia entralled the listeners with
sufiyana kalam chahp tilak sabchi nire musay naina milake kalam by hzt
amir khusro r.a
The request from Audience for Film Based Qawwali too was largely
enjoyed in the city .. The ISFI Gold Award winners for the best sufi qawwali indeed deserved
the acknowledgement.
its promise to Encourage the Special Children to participate with
Normal Audience. A feeling to make them feel unique and a part of the
Sufi mission. Chief Guest Mohammad Hanif Additional Collector Ajmer
was highly appreciative of the organisation SHUBDA. Ms Begum announced
that one could contact the organisation for the Child Education
Sponsorship on a yearly basis which is around 7500 indian rupees. Divine Abode is an active member of SHUBDA and urged the others to
help the organisation in their efforts. Qadar niazi haider hasan
nizami qawwal l of hzt nizamuddin aulia entralled the listeners with
sufiyana kalam chahp tilak sabchi nire musay naina milake kalam by hzt
amir khusro r.a
The request from Audience for Film Based Qawwali too was largely
enjoyed in the city .. The ISFI Gold Award winners for the best sufi qawwali indeed deserved
the acknowledgement.
The Perfect Harmony of Music at the ISFI 2012
9th Oct Ajmer : The 6th day of the ISFI festival continued with
visitors at the Al ikhlas Gallery in the day. The evening at the
Mehfil - e - Sama in the Jawahar Rang Manch welcomed Chief Guest:
Ustaad Iqbal Ahmed Khan Saheb of Delhi Gharana music and the, ‘Khalifa
of Delhi Gharana’. is most expressive when he talks of the past. He
belongs to what he claims to be the oldest Gharana in North India,
founded by the composer-poet Amir Khusro, the father of Hindustan
Music. The evening began with the rendering sitar recital by Sitar
Maestro Dr Sudeep Rai (Disciple of Padmabhushan Pt Debu Chaudhuri). It
was a 'rhythm rising from perfect harmony between a man and his
soul'.
The accompanist on Tabla Ustaad Amjad Khan collectively gave an
unforgettable recitation .The raga’s composed format was well adhered
to. The brief rendering however impressed his able management for the
raga and the composition. Sufi Sama by Asad and Zaheer Ahmed Warsi Brothers
visitors at the Al ikhlas Gallery in the day. The evening at the
Mehfil - e - Sama in the Jawahar Rang Manch welcomed Chief Guest:
Ustaad Iqbal Ahmed Khan Saheb of Delhi Gharana music and the, ‘Khalifa
of Delhi Gharana’. is most expressive when he talks of the past. He
belongs to what he claims to be the oldest Gharana in North India,
founded by the composer-poet Amir Khusro, the father of Hindustan
Music. The evening began with the rendering sitar recital by Sitar
Maestro Dr Sudeep Rai (Disciple of Padmabhushan Pt Debu Chaudhuri). It
was a 'rhythm rising from perfect harmony between a man and his
soul'.
The accompanist on Tabla Ustaad Amjad Khan collectively gave an
unforgettable recitation .The raga’s composed format was well adhered
to. The brief rendering however impressed his able management for the
raga and the composition. Sufi Sama by Asad and Zaheer Ahmed Warsi Brothers
The Army at the ISFI 2012 Sufi Samaa
Ajmer 8th Oct 2012 : The 5th Day of the Festival saw Chief Guest:
Brigadier PK Singh and over 400 army persons were the guest for the
evening along with the other guest and audience.
The sunset dedicated to the army as a mark of appreciation for their
absolute sacrifice for the country. Music may mean differently to
different people…! However, music is all about bringing out the
serenity, purity and authenticity of one’s being, with a slight touch
of innovation. And while living in the most diversified nation, India,
what could be better than bringing out the very tranquility, purity
and realism of our motherland. The Roohani Sisters with their
thundering recital of Sufi Jugalbandi enthralled the crowd. The
spectators highly praised them for their performance.
Traditional Qawwali By Ateeq Hussain Khan Bandanawazi was another
variation in the sama presentation. The conventional classical style
of Gwalior Gharana was introduced to the audience. Chief Guest
Brigadier PK Singh said ‘ Army is always remembered in times of
trouble. However, ISFI remembered us to be a part of a festivity. He
added the army too was a true sufi’s in a way as they absolutely give
their lives for the country’
Brigadier PK Singh and over 400 army persons were the guest for the
evening along with the other guest and audience.
The sunset dedicated to the army as a mark of appreciation for their
absolute sacrifice for the country. Music may mean differently to
different people…! However, music is all about bringing out the
serenity, purity and authenticity of one’s being, with a slight touch
of innovation. And while living in the most diversified nation, India,
what could be better than bringing out the very tranquility, purity
and realism of our motherland. The Roohani Sisters with their
thundering recital of Sufi Jugalbandi enthralled the crowd. The
spectators highly praised them for their performance.
Traditional Qawwali By Ateeq Hussain Khan Bandanawazi was another
variation in the sama presentation. The conventional classical style
of Gwalior Gharana was introduced to the audience. Chief Guest
Brigadier PK Singh said ‘ Army is always remembered in times of
trouble. However, ISFI remembered us to be a part of a festivity. He
added the army too was a true sufi’s in a way as they absolutely give
their lives for the country’
The Army at the ISFI 2012 Sufi Samaa
Ajmer 8th Oct 2012 : The 5th Day of the Festival saw Chief Guest:
Brigadier PK Singh and over 400 army persons were the guest for the
evening along with the other guest and audience.
The sunset dedicated to the army as a mark of appreciation for their
absolute sacrifice for the country. Music may mean differently to
different people…! However, music is all about bringing out the
serenity, purity and authenticity of one’s being, with a slight touch
of innovation. And while living in the most diversified nation, India,
what could be better than bringing out the very tranquility, purity
and realism of our motherland. The Roohani Sisters with their
thundering recital of Sufi Jugalbandi enthralled the crowd. The
spectators highly praised them for their performance.
Traditional Qawwali By Ateeq Hussain Khan Bandanawazi was another
variation in the sama presentation. The conventional classical style
of Gwalior Gharana was introduced to the audience. Chief Guest
Brigadier PK Singh said ‘ Army is always remembered in times of
trouble. However, ISFI remembered us to be a part of a festivity. He
added the army too was a true sufi’s in a way as they absolutely give
their lives for the country’
Brigadier PK Singh and over 400 army persons were the guest for the
evening along with the other guest and audience.
The sunset dedicated to the army as a mark of appreciation for their
absolute sacrifice for the country. Music may mean differently to
different people…! However, music is all about bringing out the
serenity, purity and authenticity of one’s being, with a slight touch
of innovation. And while living in the most diversified nation, India,
what could be better than bringing out the very tranquility, purity
and realism of our motherland. The Roohani Sisters with their
thundering recital of Sufi Jugalbandi enthralled the crowd. The
spectators highly praised them for their performance.
Traditional Qawwali By Ateeq Hussain Khan Bandanawazi was another
variation in the sama presentation. The conventional classical style
of Gwalior Gharana was introduced to the audience. Chief Guest
Brigadier PK Singh said ‘ Army is always remembered in times of
trouble. However, ISFI remembered us to be a part of a festivity. He
added the army too was a true sufi’s in a way as they absolutely give
their lives for the country’
The Sound of Music at the ISFI 2012 Ajmer
India has a lot to give to the world, even if it is her music! The 3rd
day of the ISFI Festival reflected exactly what 'Rishi Inc.’ believes
in; nurturing the true beauty of India and presenting it to the world
in an all-new different style. Rishi, Santa, Tarit and Ritesh – the
sound of music was the language of Sufism. With influences from both
rock and folk, Rishi Inc. incorporated an amalgamation of the music
that was accepted by the audience asking the group to continue the
evening with the fusion music. The audience was connected to the music
and drowned their spirits in their representation. The Band gave a
marvelous performance and left the audience asking for more music. Anupama Srivastava's melodious Kabir Vani and poetry on Bulleh Shah
was another treat for the viewers. Vaishali Rai recited the poetry in
praise of Hazrat Amir Khusro.
day of the ISFI Festival reflected exactly what 'Rishi Inc.’ believes
in; nurturing the true beauty of India and presenting it to the world
in an all-new different style. Rishi, Santa, Tarit and Ritesh – the
sound of music was the language of Sufism. With influences from both
rock and folk, Rishi Inc. incorporated an amalgamation of the music
that was accepted by the audience asking the group to continue the
evening with the fusion music. The audience was connected to the music
and drowned their spirits in their representation. The Band gave a
marvelous performance and left the audience asking for more music. Anupama Srivastava's melodious Kabir Vani and poetry on Bulleh Shah
was another treat for the viewers. Vaishali Rai recited the poetry in
praise of Hazrat Amir Khusro.
Sabri Brothers performing at the ISFI Festival Ajmer
The second day at the ISFI Festival Shri Rajesh Meena SP IPS Ajmer was
the chief guest at the Jawahar Rang Manch. Performances by Bhai Kultar
Singh singing the verses of Baba Farid was immensely loved by the
audience. The Gurudwara once more gave a letter of Appreciation to the
organisers for the Interfaith Event. The Sabri Brothers, ( Aftab Sabri
and Hashim Sabri ) with their lyrics & mood took the audience into a
sufiana trance. Sabri brothers have performed all over the world for
various function and events. they have also performed for Movies,Video
Albums and Adfilms...
Divine Abode
Al Ikhlas Art Gallery
Website: www.sufipaintings.com
International Sufi Festival India
Website: www.isfiajmer.com
the chief guest at the Jawahar Rang Manch. Performances by Bhai Kultar
Singh singing the verses of Baba Farid was immensely loved by the
audience. The Gurudwara once more gave a letter of Appreciation to the
organisers for the Interfaith Event. The Sabri Brothers, ( Aftab Sabri
and Hashim Sabri ) with their lyrics & mood took the audience into a
sufiana trance. Sabri brothers have performed all over the world for
various function and events. they have also performed for Movies,Video
Albums and Adfilms...
Divine Abode
Al Ikhlas Art Gallery
Website: www.sufipaintings.com
International Sufi Festival India
Website: www.isfiajmer.com
First ISFI Awards 2012 in Ajmer
The first ISFI Awards was held at the Jawahar Rang Manch on the 11th
October 2012. The first ever awards for sufi,s. Dargah Dewan of Ajmer
shrine, Syed Zainual Abedin Ali Khan, the religious head of Ajmer
dargah conferred the ISFI PLATINUM AWARD TO Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
The eminent Classical Vocalist, is a living embodiment of the
continuity of Indian musical tradition through heritage A rare Combination of academic proficiency and musical excellent,
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan belong to an illustrious schoolof music
known as SAHASWAN RAMPUR GWALIOR GHARANA which owes its allegiance to
SENIYA trasition represetiveby great Ustad like Wazir Khan ,Bahadur
Hussain Khan ,Inayat Hussain Khan, Fida Hussain Khanand Mushtaq
Hussain Khan. The ISFI Gold Award for the Best Qawwali Singers was conferred by th
Dargah Dewan to Niazi Nizami Brothers fom the Hzt izamuddin Aulia
Dargah, New Delhi ISFI Gold Award for Best Sufi Kathak - Manisha Gulyani from the Jaipur Gharana ISFI Gold Chief Patron Award- Mr Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios
Dr Sudeep Rai ISFI Gold Award for Sufi Band - The Khan Legacy, Mumbai
ISFIGold Award for Sufi Paintings - Michael Templin, Germany Ms Gulshaa Begum said' ISFI Awards are to reward individuals for their
contributions or achievements in the field of artistic creativity .
October 2012. The first ever awards for sufi,s. Dargah Dewan of Ajmer
shrine, Syed Zainual Abedin Ali Khan, the religious head of Ajmer
dargah conferred the ISFI PLATINUM AWARD TO Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
The eminent Classical Vocalist, is a living embodiment of the
continuity of Indian musical tradition through heritage A rare Combination of academic proficiency and musical excellent,
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan belong to an illustrious schoolof music
known as SAHASWAN RAMPUR GWALIOR GHARANA which owes its allegiance to
SENIYA trasition represetiveby great Ustad like Wazir Khan ,Bahadur
Hussain Khan ,Inayat Hussain Khan, Fida Hussain Khanand Mushtaq
Hussain Khan. The ISFI Gold Award for the Best Qawwali Singers was conferred by th
Dargah Dewan to Niazi Nizami Brothers fom the Hzt izamuddin Aulia
Dargah, New Delhi ISFI Gold Award for Best Sufi Kathak - Manisha Gulyani from the Jaipur Gharana ISFI Gold Chief Patron Award- Mr Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios
Dr Sudeep Rai ISFI Gold Award for Sufi Band - The Khan Legacy, Mumbai
ISFIGold Award for Sufi Paintings - Michael Templin, Germany Ms Gulshaa Begum said' ISFI Awards are to reward individuals for their
contributions or achievements in the field of artistic creativity .
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