SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 29: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, organised a day-long cultural programme, “Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang,” at Pt. Bhajan Sopori Auditorium, Srinagar, today.
The programme, dedicated to humour, music and cultural expression, featured a humorous mushaira and live musical performances by Kohinoor Band.
The programme was presided over by Director Information and Public Relations, Mamta Yadav, Joint Director Headquarter Zahoor Ahmad Raina, Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Deputy Director Information PR Javaid Ahmad Rather, Deputy Director Information (Central) Kashmir Zubair Ahmed, Deputy Director PR Kashmir Mohammad Rafiq Zullah, Cultural Officer Abdul Raqib Bhat, besides other officers, noted artists, writers, poets and scholars, attended the event.
The humorous mushaira witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent poets, including Ayub Sabir, Nazir Josh, Yousuf Gulshan, Amin Ashraf, Taseer Afzal, Muzaffar Hussain Dilbar, Jahangir Ahmad Shah, Dr. Shaida Hussain, Shabir Hakak and Ghulam Nabi Aajiz, who entertained the audience with their witty, satirical and humorous poetry. Their performances created an atmosphere of laughter and literary engagement.
Kohinoor Band added musical vibrancy to the event with an engaging live performance, blending entertainment with the spirit of Kashmir’s rich artistic and cultural traditions.
Addressing the gathering, Director Information Mamta Yadav appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of creating vibrant platforms for artists, poets, musicians and performers to showcase their talent. She observed that cultural programmes play a significant role in preserving the region’s rich artistic and literary heritage while connecting people through shared traditions, creativity and artistic expression.
Emphasizing the importance of sustaining cultural activities throughout the year, Yadav assured that DIPR would endeavour to organise such programmes every month. She said regular cultural engagements would provide artists with greater opportunities to perform before wider audiences, encourage emerging talent and strengthen the cultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. She also appreciated the participating poets and musicians for bringing together humour, literature and music under one roof, making the programme an engaging experience for the audience.
Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, thanked the participating artists, poets, writers and scholars for their valuable contribution towards preserving and promoting Kashmir’s artistic and literary legacy. He underscored the importance of providing meaningful platforms for cultural expression and encouraging local talent.
Cultural Officer Abdul Raqib Bhat, expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, participating artists, poets, scholars and the audience for their valuable participation and support in making the programme a success.
Conducting the proceedings, Assistant Exhibition and Cultural Officer (AECO) Syed Shakeel Shan said the Cultural Unit Kashmir is committed to preserving and promoting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir while providing meaningful opportunities for local artists, poets, musicians and performers to showcase their talent.
In a further announcement, it was informed that the Cultural Unit Kashmir would soon organise music and theatre talent hunts to identify, encourage and provide a platform to emerging talent from across the region. The initiative aims to nurture budding performers and create greater opportunities for young artists to showcase their abilities.
As part of the event, participating artists and poets were felicitated by the Director Information in recognition of their contribution to the programme.
The event reaffirmed DIPR’s commitment to nurturing local talent, promoting cultural activities and creating platforms that bring together art, literature, music and humour.
