Dr Ashok Lav (centre) presided Kavi-Sammelan, Ashok Verma,Anil Upadhyay, Prem Bihari Mishra, Dr Prasannanshu, Dr Kirti Kale, Nareshbala Lav and others. |
‘Sukh Dukh Ke Sathee’Sanstha, an association of senior citizens dedicated for social cause, celebrated its Annual Day on 22nd September 2013 with full gusto in Community Hall of Chitrakoot Apartments in Sector-22, Dwarka (Delhi).
A mesmerising ‘Kavi Sammelan’ was also organised by the Sanstha on this occasion, with the help of ‘Society for Creatives’. The secretary of Hindi Academy Delhi, Dr.Hari Suman Bisht, who himself is a renowned poet and writer, was the chief guest in this poetic meet where as Mr. Rajesh Gehlot, Chairman Standing Committee SDMC, participated as a guest of honour. Famous poetess, Dr. Kirti Kale not only conducted the poetry meet, but also enthralled the audience with her touching poems which she rendered in a powerful and melodious voice. Dr. Ashok Lav, a well-known writer, who has written more than a 100 books in Hindi, read poems from his books, and summed up the meet with his comments on the poets, in his presidential address. Dr Shabana Nazir and Ashok Verma famous for their ghazals as well as Satya Dev Haryanvi, the famous humorous poet, recited various creations in their characteristic styles and earned appreciation of the audience.
The highlight of the event was the release of a poetry book "ज़िन्दगी मेरी नज़र में" and a video Punjabee album : "याद तेरी आई" of
Virendra Kumar Mansotra by the Chief Guest. Prem Bihari Mishra’s
rendition of his meaning-laden poems in a musical way provoked prolonged
applause. Around a dozen poets attended the meet and presented their
works: amongst them were Dr.Prasannanshu of the National Law University,
Suresh Yadav, Anil Upadhyay, Anurag Ranjan Singh, Col Prem Chand
Choudaryand Kulvinder Singh Kang. The TV Channel ‘DD India’ of
Doordarshan will telecast copious glimpses of this poetry meet on 4th
October 2013 at 11.00 a.m., 18.30 p.m. and 02.00 am (next day) in the
programme ‘Yours Truly’.
(from right ) Ashok Lav, Suresh Yadav, Dr Hari Suman Bisht, Ashok Verma, Satyadev Haryanvee | All the poets were honoured with ' HINDI SAHITYA SEVEE SAMMAN-2013 |