A MEMBER BIDS GOODBYE, FOR NOW !

Hello Friends,

Yesterday as I was browsing through my mails I came upon an email sent by Yashwant who informs that he will be leaving Hyderabad to go over to Kolkata as he stands transferred there. At our Musical Session, N R Padmanabhan had informed me of this but we could not discuss this development further and with all. It comes as a shock to us to know that one of our very active members who is a singer par excellence, Yashwant would not be amongst us anymore. In fact from his email I learnt that he barely has another two or three days in Hyderabad and that he will be leaving for Kolkata in big hurry.

We remember our programme held at Dhola-ri-Dhani just over a month ago and the programme had started with a bang literally. Yashwant's name was announced first and his song " DUNIYA NA BHAYE MOHE AB TO BULALE " from 'Basant Bahar' hit the right chords straightaway. It gave a firm footing for our programme and Yashwant rendered the song with so much dedication and proficiency. He also went on to render a Qawwali later - PARDA HAI PARDA HAI and the sight of the traditional dancers at Dhola-ri-Dhani while the song was being rendered added so much lustre to the entire evening. Finally Yashwant joined all of us in rendering the stupendous hit - YEH DESH HAI VEER JAWANON KA (from Naya Daur) and this climax song reached a crescendo to be seen to be believed.

One of the few younger generation die-hard fans of Rafi Sahab, Yashwant is a very down to earth and modest person and his impeccable manners are a testimony to his great character.

Rafi Foundation, Hyderabad Chapter would have wished that we had enough time on our hands to bid a Musical Farewell to this young member. Unfortunately time has run out on us and we can only wish him personally through phone calls as he has urgent work to attend at his Office too before winding up his short stint at Hyderabad. Then again, I too would be on the A.P. Express leaving Hyderabad at 6.25 a.m. and hence in no position to even venture out tonight. However, we only hope that Yashwant would visit Hyderabad at a later date once again, even if it is for some official work, and then we would all get to spend some time with him.

Rafi Foundation, Hyderabad Chapter records with great pleasure our association with one of the most ardent music lovers and though still very young in age, Yashwant has a very big heart to accomodate each and every moment that he spent with all of us.

We congratulate him on all his virtues and wish him the very best in his career, his personal life and we are confident that like Samarjit Acharjee had wanted to be in our mailing list always, Yashwant too would continue to be amongst us.

To Yashwant :

Dear Friend,

You came, you spent some time amidst us and yes, you did conquer our hearts. You gladdened our hearts with your pleasant talk, knowledge of Music and above all your great style of singing. Your actions spoke more than your words and your deeds were there for each one of us to see.

We wish you BON VOYAGE and all the very best in your career, personal life and your quest for music. We are sure you will attain great heights in the days to come and that we are all proud to have known a great soul like you.

Please feel free to contact any one of us at any time for anything that you may require.

Please be in touch through emails and occasional phone calls and whenever in town, please do meet us.

Adieu friend,

RAFI FOUNDATION,
Hyderabad Chapter