T K JALALI , A
COMPOSER , VOCALIST , VIOLINIST AND AN ABLE ADMINISTRATOR FROM KASHMIR
Prasar Bharati And Jammu Kashmir Academy Of Art Culture
Sh T K Jalali ( Ex
Principal Institute of Music And Fine Arts) is a Well known Composer ,Vocalist
and Musician who was honoured
recently ( on 4th
November 2016 ) jointly by Radio Kashmir
Jammu and J&K Academy of Art Culture And Languages .The venue (K L Sehgal
Hall Of JKAACL) was Packed to capacity and for the first time a row of
additional chairs was added as admirers of Sh. Jalali kept pouring in.
With so many
Students , so many well wishers and so many admirers across the State, Sh
Jalali commands respect and affection of a wide section of music lovers .
I need not say
much about the man and his contribution.It was evident, demonstrative and
visible from today's gathering and the words of gratitude and praise that were
spoken by his students , Ex colleagues and some music lovers in general .The
tributes of Sh Brij Mohan (well known Composer from Jammu ) to Sh Jalali , whom
he called his friend , philosopher and guide, kept the audience spell bound ;
so moving and poured from the depths of heart. Prof. Lalit Gupta also paid
glowing tributes to the man and his work.
I may remind my
friends that Sh Jalali composed music for Mehmood Gaami's popular Song
"Kattyoo. chhukh nunda- baaney valo maashooq myaane" sung by Runa
Laila well known singer from Bangladesh
So many Dogri
songs , so many kashmiri songs, so many Urdu songs, so many Gojri songs and
even some Sanskrit verses have been set to music by him for AIR. He also
composed music for stage operas, Radio features and Television programmes.
Those who learnt
music from him include Arti Tiku kaul , Archana Jalali, M K Raina , Dalip
Langoo, Kalpana Kesar, Dost Mohd Khan,. Jasmeet Kaur and many more.
Talk to any
singer, musician or composer from our State and you come to know that Sh Jalali
has directly or indirectly influenced him even though he may not have been his
pupil. In this category I include Shamim Dev Azad, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Sunaina
Koul, Anita sharma and many more.
( T K Jalali latest Photo By Autar Mota )
His music Album" Maeni Kaamana" and EP disc sung jointly by Aarti Tiku Kaul and Archana Jalali were very well received.
He is a singular
personality who worked as an Administrator, Teacher and a composer.His
engagement with music has been 24 by 7 always Training students and composing .
Sh Jalali learnt
from some eminent masters from Mumbai and Later Gwalior.And Gwalior Gharana has
been his forte. Snd he did his post graduation in music from Gwalior
Hailing from
Rainawari ,.Sh Jalali is simple and straightforward person who prefers to
remain engrossed in his work.
The zeal for
achieving perfection and Excellence in work has not died down in him. He
remains steadfast in his strong beliefs such as Rigorous Riyaaz, Perfection in
Sur and Taal and above all purity of Raaga. As
composer, he dives deep into the poetry and emotions to bring forth the real
feel while blending words with music. He remains unmatched when it comes to
playing some instruments especially Violin...
And he continues
to remain a caring husband , loving father and affectionate and helpful friend
. To his close relations , he is Dear Kaka ji. For service to his old parents ,
he was always dedicated and unfaltering in his duty .
And about his elder brother Late Arun Kaul ( Bollywood
script writer and film Maker ) , he adds:
". I remain
indebted to him for all that I have achieved .He was a caring guide .I have
acted on his suggestions that have proved major turning points in my life. Miss
him."
A tragedy in his
own family brought some pain and unpleasantness in his life. He moved to Canada Jammu
Adds Dr Rohin Dhar From Chandigarh
“He was my next
door neighbor in rawalpora colony. Both the houses were vandalised and burnt to
ashes. His son who was in class 10 accompanied me to Jammu
when I left Srinagar Jammu
Adds Prof. Jaya Parimu:
“ Jalali Sahib is an authentic Indian classical musician ,whom i
have had the privilege of listening to in private" mehfils" in front
of select audience.He would also come to Women's college sometimes as an
external examiner to examine students on pure classical music.As an internal
examiner at times , i would keenly observe the way he would conduct the exams
which he was so good at.This is how i understand Jalali sahib a musician who
emerged on classical music scene in Jnk after a long gap. My congratulations
and hand fold Namaskar to Jalali sahib “.
Adds Aarti Tiku Kaul known Singer from USA
“Whatever I have
achieved in the field of music is only because of Gurujee! As his first student
in Kashmir , he showered all his musical
knowledge unselfishly, nurtured me, and treated me like a close family member.
He deserves all the praise and accolades for his immense knowledge of classical
music, his acute creativity, and tremendous contributions to music especially
in Kashmir . May God keep him in good health
give him all the happiness and many more such recognitions.”
When shall the establishment rise to honour such
genuine contributors is a big question?
I end this brief post with a Couplet of Poet Ahmed
Faraaz ..
Zindagi, hum Teray daagon se rahe sharminda,
Aur tu hai ki sada Ainakhwaane Maange.....
Aur tu hai ki sada Ainakhwaane Maange.....
So long so much on Pandit T K Jalali...
( Autar Mota )
Based on a work at http:\\autarmota.blogspot.com\.
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