Musical tributes paid to legend Naushad-saab by Mohd.Vakil, Akbar Khan and Uttam Singh by Chaitanya Padukone

Even as the glimmering glow of the moon seemed to be lost in a musical trance, yet another melodious edition of Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet was held on Sunday night at the Naushad Academy ground in Mumbai. Which set the stage for a memorable night of musical & lyrical ecstasy. 

Renowned playback singer Mohammed Vakil, accompanied by his talented band, brought to life the essence of so many legendary compositions. The sureeli shaam was compered by the graceful  TV host Sheeba Lateef, whose warmth and articulate aura welcomed and charmed the audience.

The musical event was attended by Bollywood luminaries including the suave senior actor-director Akbar Khan, who fondly reminisced about legendary Hindi-film composer Naushad Sahab’s contribution to the fabulous music of his mega-film Taj Mahal--An Eternal Love Story (2005). Also present was Adv. Majeed Memon, a close friend of Naushad-saab, who shared fond memories of their bond. Singer Mohammed Vakil honored Naushad Sahab’s legacy by singing “Dil Se Tere Khayal Ko Behla Raha Hun Main,” a song that deeply resonated with the audience.

Mohammed Vakil captivated the gathering with his renditions of popular classics from the musical movie Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) such as: Koi Saghar Dil Ko Behlata Nahi, Jab Dil Se Dil Takrata Hai, Aaya Tere Dar Par Deewana (originally sung by Mohammed Vakil from the film Veer- Zaara), Prem Jogan Banke, Ranjish Hi Sahi.

A heartwarming moment came when Mohammed Vakil invited his son, Najmul Hussain, to perform the beloved “Koi Fariyad Tere Dil Mein Dabi Ho Jaise”. The audience was amazed by Najmul’s budding musical talent, as he demonstrated the same passion as his father.

Singer Mohammed Vakil’s performance was enriched by his exceptional band: Iqbal Warsi on violin, Abshar Ahmed on guitar, Zuber Warsi on tabla, Saif on octapad and Rashid on keyboard.

To ensure a successful event, the Permanent Trustees of Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet, President Rehman Naushad, world-renowned legendary music composer-solo- maestro violinist and  Secretary  Uttam Singh, esteemed music composer- the Treasurer Shri Gurmeet Singh (son of Uttam Singh) Mrs.Shahnaaz Parveen Matiur Rehman, Mrs. Jasvinder Kaur, Mrs. Umaarah Mutiur Rehman, the event organizer and Gurmeet Singh’s family friend Ms. Parmeet Kaur along with media consultant family friend David Allan Vaz have all worked tirelessly and made significant efforts in making this evening of music, poetry, and camaraderie truly memorable.

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