SINGER MUBARAK BEGUM, HOCKEY WIZARD MOHD. SHAHID AND ARTIST S. H. RAZA .... WE SHALL MISS THEM

                                                                                 

   

WE SHALL MISS THEM..

Three persons have left for their heavenly abode last week . The disruption in internet services in our state affected my work as well. Could not write and upload in time something that I wanted to say about these three great souls.

All the three had extraordinary ability and talent in their respective fields .They brought glory to india and contributed immensely to its Pride .
They were singer Mubarak Begum , Hockey wizard Mohd Shahid and Artist S H Raza .

Mubarak Begum ( 1936-2016)

"Mujh Ko Apnay Gale lagaa Lo Aey Meray Humraahi " "

Mubarak begum moved to cinema from AIR .She gave about 40 Years of her life to cinema singing.worked with so many Composers .

During a visit to Mumbai in 2015 , I had decided to visit Mubarak Begum. I was told that unlike many people connected with Cinema , She would meet all . I obtained her Jogeshwari address as well. I had nothing to offer but simply see her and convey my Best wishes . Could not make it for some reasons .I knew she lived a hapless life with no work. Born at Navalgarh in Rajasthan , she moved to Ahemdabaad with her family and finally came to Mumbai. She did not leave Mumbai even when she had no work and well wishers around.

She brought smiles on many faces with her songs .

It was Rafiq Gaznavi who Introduced her as playback singer in Cinema.

Cruel is this cinema world : It salutes the rising sun only.

Rest in Peace Mubarak Begum…

But surely

“ Kabhi Tanhaaiyon mein Yuun Tumhaari Yaad aayegi .. Andheron Chhaa rahe Hongay Ke Bijli Ko'ndh Jaayegi. “

Mohd Shahid ( 1960-2016 )

Mohd Shahid was India’s dribbling Genius. He was the member of Indian Squad that won Gold Medal in 1980 Olympics .A Simple man who never left his home city Varanasi. To every team mate he would Say:

“ Don’t Call me Shahid. Call me Chhora Ganga Kinaare wala . It makes me feel happy “

When the Germans saw his speed and Dribble , they called him “Blitzkrieg” .

Shahid was never after money. Inspite of many requests from his friends and well wishers , he never moved to Delhi where he could have been better placed post retirement from the game. He died of jaundice and Dengue complications . 

He would often say :

“ I always wanted to score the winning goal against Pakistan”

More than ten thousand well wishers attended his Funeral at Varanasi. Country shall miss him. So shall his numerous fans all over the world.

Rest in Peace Mohd Shahid.

S H Raza ( 1922-2016 )

Syed Haider Raza was an Artist of International fame. About his Artistic credentials , I will not say more except that his Painting SAURASHTRA was sold for a whopping sum of 15.9 crores in an Art auction. His another painting titled LA TERRE was again sold for 18.8 crores .

Born at Mandla in MP , Raza is responsible for Bringing Modern Art to Kashmir valley sometime in late forties of the last century. He stayed in Kashmir for more than 5 months wherefrom he left for Paris .

And In 1948, assisted by Percy Brown ( Ex Principal Calcutta School of Arts and Crafts ) and three Young Artists namely S N Butt, Triloke Kaul and P N Kachroo, he ensured birth of The Progressive Artists Association of J&K. This Association held its first Art Exhibition in May 1949 at Srinagar .This Exhibition in Srinagar was attended by S H Raza , who , at that point of time happened to be a member of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group that had M F Hussain, S K Bakre , F N Souza, H A Gade and many more as its members.

He painted Pursha and Prakariti series and moved over to paint BINDHU ( DOT ) finally.

For him , Bindhu appeared as the centre of entire human Creative activity. A man who also believed in Krishna and Christ , Raza returned to India after a long stay in France .

“ Finally a man returns to his roots “
That is how he described his coming back .

In 2015 , He held two major Exhibitions Aarambh and Nirantar on Bindhu Theme. He never abandoned his brush and kept painting even a week before his death.

Peace be to his soul……

( Autar Mota )

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THE BEAUTIFUL" LAVASA VALLEY" IN WESTERN GHAATS (MAHARASHTRA )

                                                             

                                                                         

                                                                             

A VISIT TO LAVASA  VALLEY  NEAR PUNE

“ Sir , It was a planned as a smart city  amidst Hills of western Ghaats  by Seth Ajit Gulabchand Of Hindustan Construction Company. The   covered area of the city is about 100 Sq Kms . Seth Ajit Gulabchand had copied the layout and architecture of an Italian town for this  pollution free Smart city .  The city  plan includes  small townships, Educational Institutes , Hospitals, Country clubs , Convention centre , Cafes , Restaurants , Boulevard around the lake, Stylish  Housing for , Water sports , Art Galleries,  Golf club and Fun square Miniplex etc. Though many things have come up but the planners have landed in some controversy for acquisition  of land ,violation of  environmental laws   and political interference. “

This is what the  Manager of a Restaurant  located on Boulevard told me.

“ Isn’t the smart city LAVASA  coming up now? “

“ Yes , But you see those incomplete  structures near the international convention centre . Construction has come to Halt due to some stay orders or litigation. Some more structures on that side have also not come up . And then many shops on this Boulevard rmaain unoccupied . many residential apartments need buyers . In LAVASA City , Only DASVE Township has been developed . More needs to be done.”

 “ What about Tourists ?”

“ Not Many foreigners  come to this side though some groups keep trickling . We have a great inflow of Locals from  Mumbai or Pune . They come round the year due to ideal climatic conditions over here . Almost all Hotel Rooms are sold out on weekends. They come in cars , Taxis and Motorbikes. Those coming from Mumbai also visit  Lonawala or Khandala . Students in large numbers come from Pune.”

“ What about these shops on the Boulevard ? “

“  Sir we  have Restaurants and cafes mostly . Many shops are in the process of opening and getting started . there are some vacant shops as well .”

“ Any Shop selling Handicrafts ?”

“ Yes one shop KASHMIR CRAFTS  on the Boulevard on that side of the lake . He is probably a man from Kashmir . Look  there at that corner . He sells some handicrafts but earns from sale of plastic wares , sandals , Umbrellas and decorative and gift

 items that he buys from Mumbai. “

I am in Lavasa  valley for a family vacation planned and arranged by Sandeep Mota .It is   about 215 kms from Mumbai via Panvel- Lonavala and roughly 65kms from Pune. It is built on the principle of New Urbanism which implies that everything has to be located within walking distance .Nestled amongst green Hills of western Ghaats , it is just three hours car Drive from Mumbai though Pune -Mumbai express Highway .

I am informed that it is planned to hold a population of 3 lakhs . Planned like a European city,   LAVASA has  a city Manager. All   services are unified with a clear focus on quality customer service and CMS ( City Management services ).

 DASVE ,  the first small township developed in Lavasa valley remains full of    attractions. So many Waterfalls joining  to form a rattling brook that passes through the heart of the township.  And the Brook finally ends up in a lake .A Boulevard around the lake with tiled pathways and green trees .An array of cross culture food Malls and restaurants  all along the Boulevard .Water sports , Cafes and Boutiques  , A country club. Apollo Hospital , Christ University ,Green Bazaar selling Fresh Fruits and vegetables , 1-2-3 room apartments with special attractions for senior citizens .And  all this located in majestic hills of  Western Ghaat  with cool shades ,  ample  Flora and fauna and  Pollution free air  .

Walk on the Boulevard carrying your umbrella.    Clouds and Rains come anytime and every time. Enter any Restaurant and you find a space for your umbrella. Open the window of your room and you listen the rattle of the brook that joins the lake . An experience  Quite closer to   Lidder stream of  Pahalghaam  in Kashmir valley .

A colourful  Promenade at DASVE  brings a picture   of the Mediterranean elegance. It runs alongside the Lake sporting Cafes,  Restaurants , Green Trees  , Tiled Pathways  and a street side Buzz that evokes the spirit of Italian Riviera .

And you have  the   Living apartments around the lake with   majestic view of  SAHYADRI hills . I am told that the apartments are meant to cater to the practical requirement of  the owners . You have special apartments for Artists . These apartments have Studios as well .You have Villas and Plots as well. A Town hall at DASVE  gives you all information you may need. LAVASA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE ( 020-64731020/1024 and 020-66759000 ) at  Portofino Street  DASVE  is ever ready to help you

 Enjoy a boat Cruise in the lake .Go for Segaway Rides on the Dasve  Promenade . Go for Rock climbing or rent a bike .Enjoy Lebanese Non Vegetarian Food at TABAKH restaurant on the Boulevard .

We had a Hot water bath inside  Hotel MERCURE  in july this year . Yes we felt we needed it to feel comfortable .

I found an International Convention centre ready at DASVE- LASVASA. You have Christ University and Apollo Hospital over here . Banks and ATMs and  Hassle free WiFi connectivity is an added attraction.

So Long so much for LAVASA ..

( Autar Mota )

PS

(1) In J&K State , HCC has also executed some Major works of Banihaal- Qazigund Railway line  Under a subcontract from IRCON .
(2)All Photographs clicked by Autar Mota at Dasve Township LAVASA . You can see the Boulevard , lake , The Brook , Shops , Walkways , Hills , Residential buildings and Hotels.

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MY DOHAA ( TWO LINE POEM ) THE INVISIBLE HAND

                                               

THE INVISIBLE HAND !!!!!!!!!!!

Can there be only one hand behind our troubles ? I have my doubts now.

May be Sometimes this hand befriends me while quite often you believe in it as your sole protector ..

I wrote a DOHAA on this subject....

Teray Meray Jhagday Ke Peechhay Ekk Hi Haathh
Kabhi Mujhe Apnaa Woh kahay Kabhi woh Teray Saathh

( Autar Mota )

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MY DOHAA OR TWO LINE POEM ON OUR TONGUE

                                                                           

THE SECRET OF THE TONGUE….

( Photo Autar Mota )

This tongue is a train… Should it move at its right time , you are at your desired destination .

Withhold its movement , everything that includes material goods and divinity tend to move away from you .

I add a Dohaa written by me on this thought ……..

Jeeba Chalay to Rail hai Pahunchaaye har Dhaam
Jeeba jab tak Na Chalay Maaya Milay Na Ram..

( Autar Mota )

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MY DOHAA ( TWO LINE POEM ) WRITTEN BY ME ...DON'T KEEP CURSING THE SUN OR DARKNESS . YOU NEED TO OPEN THE WINDOW OF YOUR DARK ROOM AS WELL

                                                                     

                                                                             

 ( Photo ..Autar Mota  ..) ..

THE MAGIC OF LIGHT CAN  BE EXPERIENCED ONLY  AFTER OPENING THE WINDOWS OF YOUR ROOM  ....

YOU MAY KEEP CURSING THE BRIGHT SUN IN THE SKY . YOU MAY KEEP CURSING NIGHT'S DARKNESS AS WELL? BUT FOR YOUR OWN SAKE , TRY OPENING THE WINDOWS OF YOUR DARK ROOM AS WELL .

TO THIS PHOTO I ADD A DOHAA WRITTEN BY ME...

Phir Suraj Ko Gaali Dhe Raat ko Taane bo'l
Pehlay Apnay kamray ki Khidki ko to Kho'l

( Autar Mota )

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MY " DOHAA ' OR TWO LINER POEM THAT I WROTE TODAY.

                                                                                 

        
                           ( Photo source .. Patrika ePaper /News Magazine ..Hindi .. With due Thanks )

EXTEND ONE HAND , YOU MAY GET ALMS .... USE BOTH, YOU MAY CREATE WONDERS .... THE STRUGGLE OF THIS EXISTENCE , HIDES AND RESIDES IN THE SKILLFUL USE OF THESE HANDS ALONE.....

I have written a dohaa today for this thought and photograph..

Ekk se jag mein Bheekh Milay do do se le kaam 
Inn Haathon mein chhupa Basaa jeevan ka sangraam...

( Autar Mota )                                                        
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MY POEM ' AEY ANDHERON KE SHAHAR ' O CITY OF DARKNESS

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 (Photo Sandeep Mota )

O PEACE AND  LIGHT ! WHERE ARE YOU?  VISIT  THIS  TOWNSHIP OF PAIN..

To the above thought and photo , I add my Poem  ……Aey Andheron Ke shahar …( O My City of Darkness )

( Aey Andheron  Ke Shahar   )

Hum    Jo Bhikhre Thhay Taptay sehraa mein

 Loo ke mausam mein thhay sharaaron par

So gaye Baarha   Thakkay Haare

Sard Raaton mein Raahguzaaron par

 Ab  Rahe  Teen Mein Na Teraah Mein

In  Andheron ka Ab to Khauff   Nahin  

Ab Safar hi  hai  Ghar - Makaan Apnaa  

Koyee Kaandhaa Mila jo Rone Ko   

 Bhool Jaatein hain  Hum pe jo Guzri

Khul Ke Kyaa Bolna Hai Yaad Nahin    

 Baat  Lekin yeh Tujh se Khul ke  kahein

Dard mein Teray Beqaraari hai

Har Garri dil Yehi  Dua hai Karay

“ Aey Meray Shahar Tu Abaad Rahey

Mausamon Ki Mehar Rahay Har Saal

Teray Baagon Mein Parindein Ho Sadaa

Bastiyon mein Teri Ujaala Rahey

Meetha Amrit sada Machaltaa Rahey

Teri Jheelon Mein Aabshaaron mein

Ghonslay  Pyaar Ke Aabaad rahein

Inn safedon Mein In Chinaaron mein

Har Choraahe mein Basti kooche Mein

Zindagi laut ke har Pal yeh Kahay

 “Pyaar Ka jashn Manaana Hai Ab

 Har Andhere Ko Mitaana Hai Ab”

( Autar Mota )

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