Sunday, July 18, 2010

3rd Savitri Award Ceremony at Saaz Aur Awaz 2010


Savitri Vikas Samiti a non profitable body to promote Culture and heritage of India organized its 5th musical event here at Kamani auditorium in Delhi .Speaking on the occasion Dr.Anita Srivastava, the President of the Society said that “we are here with the spirit of giving something to the society and working for the benefit of mankind through music and culture of India”

The samiti honored Padma Bhushan Ustad Rahim Fahimuddin Khan Dagar who is famous dhrupad maestro with Savitri Ratna Award, Padma Bhushan Ms Uma Sharma the Kathak dancer with Savitri Alankar Award, Ustad IqbalAhmed Khan of Delhi Gharana the classical and ghazal singer with Savitri Samman Award, brothers Madhusudan Barman-Gopal Burman renowned rhythm masters with Savitri Shree Award and Pt. Uday Kumar Mallick classical and dhrupad singer with Savitri Prakash Award.

“I am feeling honored and elevated while handing over these awards to the world renowned artists who are bigger than the life size for their contribution to universe of Music’ said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios who also recite the poetry.

Dr. U.D.Choubey Director General SCOPE, Shashi Bhushan former Member Parliament, S.M. Agarwal advisor Hindustan Times, Vijay Srivastava and many other dignitaries were present there. The award ceremony was followed by the cultural program and performance by the great awardees themselves.