Bhagwatikumar Sharma, a writer, poet, journalist, and current president of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad is one of the foremost names in Gujarati literature. His creative life spans nearly four decades and he has been conferred almost every literary honour in his writing career. His most notable contribution however is in the gneres of poetry and novel. Aradhana spoke to the literary genius on the occassion of his birthday in May 2011.
Kundanika Kapadia's name is synonymous for some readers with her ground-breaking and controversial bestseller novel 'Saat Pagalan Akashma', with more than 12 editions published. She is currently devoting her creative energy to social work through 'Nandigram', an NGO, she and Late Makrand Dave established near Valsad more than 25 years ago.In this enlightening interview with Aradhana, she talks what makes her what she is today.
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US based Madhu Rye, one of the most prominent writers on the contemporary Gujarati literary scene, best known for his short stories and plays like 'Santu Rangili' and 'Kumar ni Agashi' talks to Aradhana about his life, his creativity and his latest literary venture, 'Mamta' monthly magazine in this honest and light-hearted interview.
One of the finest Indian classical vocalists of the younger generation to perform north Indian (Hindustani) classical vocal and world music since her 20s, Shweta Jhaveri is a performer of the north Indian classical vocal music. Born and educated in Ahmedabad-India Shweta is the premier female vocalist from Gujarat to perform classical music internationally since her age of 19. Shweta Jhaveri is the founder of Cosmic Khayals since her 30s, presenting and producing her original music & lyrics in the arenas of Indian classical vocal and World music. Ardhana speaks to the US based diva.
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Sur-Samvaad completed 4 years on 17th Aug 2011. On this occassion, Dr Maulik Shah, Associate Professor in Padeatrics at M P Shah Medical College, Jamnagar and creator of www.gujmom.com interviews Aradhana Bhatt about her radio journey so far, her hopes and aspirations.
Morari Bapu, delivered his 701st Ramkatha on Manas-Mrutyu in Sydney during Sept 2011. A highly revered religious figure, Bapu is also a lover of the arts and literature and an inspiring orator. His clear, rational thoughts expressed with simple sincerity touch millions accross the world. In this face-to face interview with Morari-Bapu in Sydney, Aradhana discusses a wide range of socio-cultural and religious issues with him.
On the occassion of Umashankar Joshi's birth centennary, Swati Joshi, talks to Aradhana. In this warm conversation about her illustrious father, she shares her personal memoirs, as lovers of Gujarati literature worldwide celebrate the memory and creativity of this legendary figure who influenced the socio-political and literary scene with his writings.
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