Shair Arz Hai turns spotlight on ghazals Amid calls of making poetry book release ceremonies livelier by reciting or singing the poems, Shair Arz H

Shair Arz Hai turns spotlight on ghazals

Amid calls of making poetry book release ceremonies livelier by reciting or singing the poems, Shair Arz Hai, seventh book of Punjabi ghazals by Gurdip, was dedicated to the lovers of this delectable but sadly vanishing art form.

Gurdip, who hails from a village in Dehra Dun, has six books on Punjabi ghazals prior to this release. His prior published works include Naksh Peerhan De, Gurdip has also authored Rangeenia, Ranga Dee Mehfil, Do Bol Tere Joge, Dharkana Nu Khat and Aapne Pal.

Addressing the audience during the release function at Punjab Kala Bhawan in Sector 16 on Saturday, the author stoutly defended his medium of expression and its inherent beauty citing the example of ghazal greats like Mirza Ghalib, Mir Taki Mir and Pakistan’s literary giant Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

“I’m inspired by life and as a ghazalgo it is my endeavour to say new things otherwise poetry will stagnate,” remarked Gurdip during the occasion.

Literary critics Dr Prem Singh and Dr Raghbir Singh, Punjabi poetess Surjit Bains, lawyer-cum-poet Rajinder Singh Cheema, secretary of Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha Dr Sarabjeet Singh were among those discussed the ghazals of the book and poet’s artistic nuances.

Singer Neeraj Gandhi enthralled the audience rending his voice to the ghazals from the book. Daljit Singh, editor of California-based Punjabi language daily Amristar Times, conducted the proceedings.

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GAUTAM RISHI | journalist
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