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Srinagar, July 4:
Sixth poetic collecton “ Katrean Heund Shahar ,” of physician turned poet , Dr Gazanfar Ali ( Gazal ) was released at a scintillating literary event held at historic Tagore Hall ,Srinagar on Tuesday.
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was the Chief Guest whereas noted writer , scholar and author Prof. Mohammad Zaman Azurda was guest of honour on the occasion. A scintillating musical extravaganza presented by famous singer of Jammu and Kashmir , Asad Anjum , was one of the top highlights of the literary event .
The overall all function was organised by Kashmir Markaz Adab-w-Saqafart ,Chrari-sharief , one of the front ranking cultural and literary movements of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti , in her presidential address , said that Kashmiri language “was our real idendtity” adding that “we should focus on teaching Kashmiri to our children which was imperative for protecting our identity.”
Prof Zaman Azurda , Prof.Shahd Ramzan ,Prof.Farooq Fayaz and Ali Ahsan presented thought provoking papers on the book and gave a birds eye view about the content of the poems contained in the collection . They said the poetry depicts the miseries of a common person.
Among the well attended audience included art lovers and cultural activists from across Kashmir area ,close acquaintances of Dr Gazanfar especially from his family circle and doctors profession and a galaxy of literary personalities including President Adbi Markaz Kamraz ,Mohd. Amin Bhat ,Mushtaq Mehram ,Yunis Waheed ,Rashid Shaad ,Nazir Salik ,Yaseen Madhosh , Shakeel ul Rehman ,Tariq Jameel ,Yousf Shaheen ,Nazim Nazir ,Shabir Mujahid , G.Q Bedar
Noted singer of Kashmir ,Assad Anjum gave his mesmerizing voice and lyrics to some gazals of Dr Gazanfar Ali which enthralled the jam packed audience .
Gen. Secy Anayat Gul conducted the proceedings of the cultural event whereas Dr. Gazanfar Ali ,who happens to be the president of Kashmir Markaz Adab -w-Saqafat ,presented vote of thanks.
