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Ashit
& Hema Desai:
are the leading names in
Gujarati Sugam Sangeet today. Their versatility and
creative work in music and their golden voices make them
a unique 'Swar-Yugal' . Theirs is a partnership both
personal as well as professional. The meteoric rise to
fame achieved by this duo in the last two and half
dcades may have been equalled by very few and surpassed
by fewer. The richness of their compositions and their
soulful renderings rank highest in musicality &
asthetics. Aradhana Bhatt interviewed them in the weeks
leading upto their Australian concert tour in August
2008, organised by Sur-Samvaad Radio to celebrate its
first anniversary.
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Aradhana
Bhatt spoke to legendary singer of Gujarati Ghazal and
Bollywood playback singer, Manhar Udhas on
the occassion of the release of his 25th Gujarati Ghazal
album "Aabhaar". Manharji discusses his Bollywood
singing career and his experiences in the music
industry. He is optimistic about the future of Gujarati
Ghazal and attributes his success (since the release of
his first album Preet Na Shamana in 1970) to the
discerning Gujarati audiences.
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Homage to Gen Manekshaw: By Purviz Kolsawalla -
India lost one of her most valiant and decorated
military men on 27th June 2008 at the age of 94. Gen.
Field Marshall Manekshaw, a Parsee, originally from
Gujarat, played a pivotal role in giving birth to a new
nation, Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) after India
won the war against Pakistan in 1971, in which Gen
Manekshaw led the Indian forces with might,courage and
strategic planning. Aradhana spoke to Purviz Kolsawalla,
a leader of the Parsee community of Sydney and an
experienced teacher at TAFE college, about Gen Manekshaw.
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Consul General Shree Sujan Chinoy:
Consul General of India, Sujan Chinoy congratulates Aradhana and
expresses his delight about and good wishes for Sur-Samvaad Radio. He
commends the program for its exemplary work in informing and
entertaining the Gujarati community in Australia. Aradhana Bhatt
interviews Mr Chinoy in the lead upto the opening of the new Passport
and Visa facility in Sydney and about the decision of the Indian
Government to outsource this service.
Dr. Nayna Patel
of Anand, Gujarat, is one of the world leaders in commercial surrogacy.
Not only has her Akanksha Infertilty Clinic in Anand given many
childless and infertile couples, hope and happiness with the birth of
their surrogate baby, her work has given much needed financial stability
to many a needy women (and their families) . Her work has given her
world-wide media coverage and her patients include couples from many
nations across the globe. Aradhana Bhatt caught up with her and
discussed her revolutionary work.
Aishwarya Majmudar, aged 14, of Ahmedabad, was
crowned ' Amul Voice of India- Chhote Ustad' title in
Star Plus Channel's long running talent quest televised
recently. She was awarded the prestigious singing laurel
at Mumbai, in the presence of Amitabh Bachchan after a
stiff competition with many young talents from all over
India. Aradhana Bhatt caught up with Aishwarya upon her
return to Ahmedabad in the middle of post victory media
fever.
Atul Purohit
is undoubtedly one of the leading Garba singers of Gujarat. His
performances in Baroda attract thousands. Aradhana Bhatt interviewed him
and his music group during their recent performance visit to
Sydney. They talk about their singing career.
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Jay Vasavada, is
one of the most prominent and versatile journalists of
Gujarat, as is evident from his regular columns in dailies
like Gujarat Samachar and Times of India. Aradhana Bhatt
discusses the recent Gujarat State Elections and the
future, with him.
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Matangi Oza
is a senior Sugam Sangeet artist from Gujarat. Aradhana
Bhatt caught up with her on her recent visit to Sydney to
discuss the current trends in Gujarati Sugam Sangeet.
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