Shahenshah-e-Ruumaaniyat: Hasrat Jaipuri, Mumbai - Some messages received

It was an excellent programme. Very well conceptualised and executed. We thoroughly enjoyed. The bonding of the team was inspiring. Vijay Kumar Aggarwal

The show was super, most enjoyable. Narendra Ambwani, CEO and Life Coach

Excellent program no words. We would always love to be part of this show and always look forward for the same. Let us know where else do you have this show. Also please increase the frequency to 2 in Mumbai at least. Shyam Anand, Epsilone Eye Centre

Over the last 3 years, I have had the privilege to attend 3 shows organized by this Delhi based institution and I am ever gratified for that. Awesome presentation. Right from conceptualizing, planning and executing and sticking to the time schedule- start 6.30 pm and end 9 pm. Classic. Others organizing such shows should take a leaf out of this. There was not a moment when the spectators were not glued to their chairs, in rapt attention, eager to hear more. So fulfilling was the entire presentation that it left us a bit unnerved to learn that the show was over. It was also great to hear Kishwar Jaipuri eulogise her memories of her father. It was an evening well spent. It's an event to look forward to. Thank you Naveen, Prithvi, Sangeeta and all the persons associated with this Foundation and who helped make this show a grand success. Dilip Apte

It was a wonderful experience as always. The dance performance was the icing on the cake. Keep doing the Good Work!!! Prashant Ashar, Director, PAMAC Group

You are the 8th wonder of the world and have strongly established your position as one. Javed Badayuni

Superb and fantastic. The execution was flawless. The audience was completely spellbound. The national anthem in the end was so beautifully sung by all. We have no new suggestions to even offer because you have achieved perfection. The introduction of the dance along with the music was a great idea superbly executed given the stage space. I had brought my brother also along who had come down from San Francisco. He really liked the format; he had never seen a show like this. Sarvesh was brilliant this time and the acoustics were superb. If at the peak of the story telling, the script gets the audience involved by joining the singers. I believe this will reenergize the audience! Sanjay Bajaj, Ex MD, HSBC

It’s a one of its kind program, which we look forward to. The format is unique. We have already started waiting for next year’s program! This year’s program was mesmerizing, with good commentary, soulful singing and a lovely dance performance thrown in. Rajiv Kumar Bakshi, Former ED Bank of Baroda

We were in a dream world. Could have sat for another two hours. Simply magical. And kudos to your script and singers. Naveen has improved a lot. Sangeeta is marvellous. Aur Prithvi tumhare liye kya kahun! God bless Ibaadat, Janki Ballabh, Retd Chairman, SBI

Thanks for inviting and giving us an opportunity to be part of your musical journey. Your all team members are outstanding in their performances. I am part of your musical journey over 3 years and every year it is only improving and improving. Shrenik Bamb

It was a wonderful show. Beautifully crafted and designed. There was so much information about Hasrat Saheb. We all enjoyed it. I spoke to Jatin Bhai in Dubai immediately after the show and told him he has missed a superb show. Sudeep Banerjee, Ghazal Singer

Today's function was superb. Enjoyed a lot. Atul Bapna, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.

Congratulations. I am very happy. You did a fantastic job. Every area was well conceived and executed. The Souvenir is well-produced and precious. Chandu Bardanwala, Jamnagar 

This is the second successive program I attended. Like last year, this was a very absorbing, entertaining, informative and hugely successful event. The uniqueness in your presentation of Hasrat Jaipuri and his versatile talent is a class apart. R.B. Barman, Chairman, National Statistical Commission and Former Executive Director, RBI

Loved the show. A couple of full songs may be substituted. Keep up the good work, And you Prithvi are just adorable. Kavita Berry, Founder, The Fragrant Sun-Holiday Home-Mulshi

First of all, I am really indebted to get an opportunity to attend such a marvelous and well-organised show. Not a single moment we could realize that we are in the show. This year the concept of presentation was different than last year, which was impressing. What an amazing experience for us. The show started on time, and ended on time, the discipline which we always appreciate. The entire crew and cast was very knowledgeable for us. Came to know many facts we never knew before about Hasrat, the legend, You made us spell-bound, and we were stuck to our seats for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Singers…all males and females, were incomparable, knew their singing very well. Very soothing and real like!!! Music support and timings were excellent. The selection of songs was carefully done to entertain fully. The full bunch of music lovers listened with pin-drop silence. Your all efforts are appreciated, in high esteem. We sincerely thank all those who contributed directly or indirectly. In short, the show deserves ten on ten. We will always look forward to meet you on such shows in the years to come!!! Mohan Bhambhani/Dr.Barkha Bhambhani

Thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Quality of singers, song selection, research, presentation etc. etc. were simply superb. All in all, everything was par excellence! Please accept my congratulations to you and the entire team of Ibaadat. Looking forward to such a treat again! Devendra Bhandari, Executive Director, Stakeholders Empowerment Services

Very well done and highly enjoyable. Liked the little bit of singing Prithvi did as well, Shailendra Bhandari, Ex CEO and MD, ING Vysya Bank Ltd.

Ghazab dhaa rahe ho. What an immaculate performance. And your dedication is as strong as it was in PRIME, and it more than shows. Vallabh Bhansali, Chairman, Enam

Your show transported my friend and me to the golden era! 
Thank you so much! Wish the lead singers were given more opportunities though to sing on stage! We look forward to yet another show next year! Vandana Bhardwaj

Congratulations. The programme was very well written and structured. The performance of the singers/artists was also very good. Highly appreciated it. Thanks for the great evening. Arun Bhargava, Ex Chairman, CBDT

A wonderful, informative and entertaining programme. Everybody with whom I had interaction was full of praise, Subhash C. Bhargava, Ex Managing Director, LIC

It was my pleasure. The program was great. Well scripted and well-concieved. Please inform me any next program anywhere and I will attend. Ramesh Chandra Bhatt

Thank you for inviting me to the wonderful program on Hasrat Jaipuri, Rajesh Bhayani, Sr.Editor, Business Standard

Had the opportunity of witnessing your lovely programme last night. And all you Delhiites have such accurate, saaf talaffuz, Such a relief from the bambaiyya khoobsoorat khafa khuda and gham minus the nuktaas. Sanjeevani Bhelande, Bollywood Singer

Given my health, I was not sure if I could make it to your show. But having seen all your past 5 shows, I decided I would not and could not afford to miss this life-time opportunity. Another marvelous production. Great story telling, great singing. Jagdish Capoor, Retd. Dy. Governor, Reserve Bank of India

I had the opportunity to attend the wonderful show you hosted. It was a wonderful show and I wanted to thank you for the efforts, passion and dedication you put into brining this show every year and keep the memories of our musical greats alive. Sangeeta Chandran

It was too good a program, we enjoyed it very much. Amitabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Essel Finance Management LLP

Just fantastic... mind blowing. Congratulations. Thanks for inviting us. Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

I take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sending me the invitation. It was a wonderful and memorable show on Hasrat Sahab. Well scripted and presented. Please do remember us for such type of shows. Will surely come and attend. I also welcome you to host such shows in Surat. Nickey Irwin Christie, Surat

As always, the programme was very informative and entertaining as well as a treat to those who like shaayari and music. B.G.Daga, Retd. MD, CDSL

The show was wonderful, in all its aspects; content, choreography and the fantastic singing. The singers were all outstanding, and the Rafi songs were as close to Rafi that I have ever heard. Please continue the great work with our old music. Shahzaad Dalal, Ex MD, IL&FS Venture Fund

As usual, an excellent program. More importantly, your dil ki khwaish poori ho rahi hai. Keep it up. R.K.Das, Country Head-MSME Sector Development, Small Industries Development Bank of India

It was a pleasure. Sunil Datta

Fantastic. Surendra Dave, Retd. Chairman, SEBI, Retd. Chairman, UTI

This was one of the finest organized shows related to Hindi Film Music. Today's show, in the honour of Hasrat Jaipuri, one of the finest lyricists of the Golden Era. This show was impeccable in every which way. Great selection of songs, brilliant presentations which made the show a delight. Prithvi Haldea, Naveen Anand and Sangeeta Bedi, the member Trustees, did an excellent job to make the show a grand success. The choice of songs, the trivia, and participation of Kishwari by her messages was a coup indeed. M.Dharmakirthi

बहोत ही अच्छा प्रोग्राम हुवा, उस के लिए बहोत बधाई. हसरत जी के बारे में महत्त्वपूर्ण जानकारी मिली; और आप ने बहुत सादगी से पेश की. Madhukar (and Jyoti) Dharmapurikar

Congratulations for one more superb show! So much research and so well presented. Truly enjoyed. The dance was too good this time and singers and all, just excellent. Bhavna Doshi, KPMG India Pvt.Ltd.

A memorable evening. Having attended many musical/orchestra programs, this one was unique. We normally talk about it after a good show, but rarely write about it. Amazing stage set up. The uniqueness was the absence of musicians. They were there in full force but behind the backdrop, which had a video wall. There was no compere or rather all on the stage were compères, fully knowledgeable with deep sense of music & the mastery of subject on hand. The entire programme which had participation from all went on flawlessly. Obviously there must have been rehearsals and it showed. The video wall was used effectively and Hasrat Jaipuri’s daughter gave her impressions off and on. The shayar was projected as the king of romance that was born out of a failure in love at an early age with a Hindu girl called Radha in Jaipur. Every facet of the life of Hasrat, starting as a bus conductor, were presented with lot of grace and charm. The day ended with a reassertion of how rich is our film music heritage. If we had not come, we would not even know, what we missed. Ravi Doshi, Head of Loans against Securities, BOB Financial Solutions Ltd.

Hasrat Jaipuri’s show was a great event. Every one enjoyed it. It was like renewing old memories of great poetic work by him, Singers, musicians and music directors. That was the golden era. You have brought him ALIVE on the stage once again. Excellent presentation. Nandi Duggal, Founder, Geetgao.com/Singer/Show organizer

It was great! Khushroo D.Elavia, Executive Director-Sales-Primary Markets, Axis Capital Ltd.

Great show. Obaid’s role was very well crafted. Gautam Gandhi, Managing Director, Jolly Containers

It was an excellent show. Celebrating lyrics writers is a great initiative. All singers were excellent. Look forward to more & more shows in Mumbai. Sunil Gandhi, Author & Business Advisor

My wife, my 8 year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire program. As always, it had unique format, excellent and deeply researched musical and biographical content, fabulous presentation and exemplary precision in execution. The conversational style made biographical part truly engaging. Sunil Gidwani, Partner-Financial Services, Pricewaterhousecoopers Pvt.Ltd.

Like many times in the past, it was a nostalgic trip, back to golden era of music and shaayari in Hindi cinema. And like every other time, it was knowing the shaayar, the person, better. Thanks for giving this treat to connoisseurs of Urdu shaayari (like me). (I am aware your programmes are about lyricists and not about Urdu language). It is sad that today, very little or no Urdu is used Hindi cinema in general and songs in particular. I am sure efforts like yours (and organisers of Jashn-e-Rekhta) will keep the language alive. Execution of the programme was flawless, with added attraction of screen show. I would like to make special mention of Supriya Joshi who has a very mellifluous voice and great potential. I have been watching Anand Bahal and Sarvesh Mishra in commercial musical programmes and they are of course very professional. Praveen Godbole, Regional Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd.


उस शाम की ख़ुमारी अब तक है,
इबादत की बेशुमारी अब तक है..!
क्या शाम थी, क्या नशा था
ख़ूबसूरत मानो बँधा, बस! एक समा था
गीतों, ग़ज़लों, शेरों से भरी इठलाती हुई वो शाम
मनोरंजन के यौवन काल में जवाँ होती हुई वो शाम..;
उस शाम के हर लम्हे की यादगारी अब तक है,
उस शाम की ख़ुमारी अब तक है..!!

इश़्क, मोहब्बत, ख़ुशी औ’ ग़म को
एक धागे में पिरोकर सजाया
हसरत को बख़ूबी उन्होंने फिर
इबादत के सिरे तक पहुँचाया
इश्किया बारिश की उस रिमझिम की
वो फुहारी अब तक है..!
उस शाम की ख़ुमारी अब तक है..
इबादत की बेशुमारी अब तक है..!!

जितनी सजीली शाम उतने ही मंझे सब अदाकार
अपनी-अपनी कला से देते गए उस शाम को एक ख़ूबसूरत आकार...
ज़हन में हर उस शख़्स की
इक-इक अदाकारी अब तक है..
उस शाम की ख़ुमारी अब तक है..!!

समय का न रहा ख़याल 
कब, कैसे बीते वे पल, वे क्षण 
स्तब्ध कर रख दिया दर्शकों को
बैठे रहे तभी वो घंटों बुत बन..
इबादत के लिए हर चेहरे पे उभरी
इक आभारी अब तक है,
उस शाम की ख़ुमारी अब तक है,
इबादत की बेशुमारी अब तक है...
उस शाम के हर लम्हे की यादगारी 
अब तक है…
वो इक ख़ुमारी...
अब तक है...!!
Lalita Goenka, Director, Go Go International, Bangalore

It is our pleasure to be part of this wonderful event. N.K.Goyal
CFO , Vinati Organics Ltd.


What a grand musical unique show!! We enjoyed a lot with lot of information about the lyrics writer Hasrat Jaipuri ji. It was well thought, arranged musical show with very specific focus on the key achievements of HJ & his capability along with grand presentation by your team members & singers. Vasant Gujarathi, Independent Director, Yes Bank Ltd.

Thank you very much for a wonderful mind relaxing musical evening. Our full mood was created in such a great way that it took us in that era. You and your whole team presented the show from bottom of the heart specially you, Sarvesh and Anand. Thank you very much for memorable program. You are a star. Chandra Prakash Gupta, Chairman, Chandra Exports

Words are not enough to write on your program. In short, I would say when the program ended I wanted to say “Oh my God, it is over, it had just started. Why so short, I wish it was never ending.” J.N.Gupta, Managing Director, Stakeholder Empowerment Services Pvt.Ltd.

You bring tears to my eyes with every show. Yet another outstanding show. Aur kya research hai aap ki!!! Prachi Gupta, Professor-Marketing, ITM Business School

The show was fantastic, and we really felt that you could have extended this by 30 more minutes. It was an amazing experience for my friends who had come first time. Pravin Gupta, Director, Total Logistics

What a wonderful evening! Fantastic. Sheetal and I enjoyed the outstanding show which was so meticulously put together by the Ibaadat team, led by you. Amazing, how much of time and efforts goes in research and preparation. Clearly, for all my love for songs from this period, I had also not fully appreciated the great contribution of Hasrat Jaipuri saheb to our listening pleasures! Gautam Gupte, Group COO, Ambit Pvt.Ltd. 

We greatly enjoyed the evening. The talent and commitment of your team was very visible. Look forward to continued engagement and many more memorable evenings!! R.Gurumurthy, Head-Corporate & Institutional Banking, RBL Bank Ltd.

Yet another stellar show. Great going. Gopal (and Chitra) Jain, Chairman, Gaja Capital

What should we say!!! Another beautiful evening. Totally mesmerising. My sincere compliments to you and team. Dil ko choo gaye . samaa bandh diya.. badhaiyan. Jitendra Jain, CFO- Corporate Finance, GMR group 

We all enjoyed the programme immensely. Mona/ Prakash Chand Jain

I would like to compliment you and your colleagues for an outstanding effort. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening as did everyone else. Prashant Jain, Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer, HDFC Asset Management Co.Ltd.

I am always with you spiritually Prithvi ji, Accept a thumping applause from my side. Honoured to be a small part of your huge show, Insha Allah we will meet in Dubai, Zordaar taaliyaan for ever-lasting success. Kishwar Jaipuri

Shahenshah-e-Ruumaaniyat ...Hasrat Jaipuri was my first opportunity to be part of Ibaadat and what an evening I had after so many years! Completely drenched in heart touching poetry. Although popularity of a song is combination of music, voice but ... "It’s the lyrics that gets engraved on heart". I am 45 years old and since childhood whenever I use to hear those gems of golden era, the first thing which use to come to my mind was... how can someone write so beautifully...!! I believe that if there is one profession which is most noble and has benefitted society the most and have the ever lasting impression on mind and ruled heart of people, it is the lyric writer. It is a God gift and one cannot simply adopt it as the profession for livelihoods... I always had inquisitiveness to know about the lyricist and always had great regards for them. I appreciate and value the contribution of lyricist above the contributions of musician and playback singer (other way from normal people). Lyricists can motivate people in depression or pep up the army to fight against enemy. Sir, the show was so very well organized...Singers, performers...Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. Parthiv Jethi, Director, Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Co.

What an outstanding show you put up! Everything to the last detail was perfect. Ibaadat has come a long way from where the journey began. I recall having told you after the first show that audio and lighting were problem areas. But now I can't find anything but sheer joy at your events. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on the great work that you are doing in reviving poetry and honouring poets who have given us a lifetime of joy and entertainment. Ibaadat shall always remain a must do in my calendar. Sushil Jiwarajka, Managing Director, Artheon Electronics Ltd.

Absolutely beautiful... Loved every moment. Samar Kagalwalla

Thanks once again for a great evening! Ibaadat always brings us a beautiful blend of stories and songs. The collage in the background added extra plomb to the show. Do keep up the good work! Well done! Kudos to you and the entire team! Bharati Kalle, Yoga Teacher

It was a wonderful evening with an excellent show, infectious talent and great camaraderie. The warmth came from there. Madhukar Kamath, Chairman-Emeritus, DDB Mudra Group

The show was superb and lot of hard work has gone in preparing for it. Full marks. Sanjiv Kapur, Ex General Manager, BSE Ltd.

I had the good fortune of attending your show dedicated to the late Hasrat Jaipuri. Kudos to you for this unique format which enables one to have a wider repertoire of the artiste and which also gives the audience a one-on-one experience. I enjoyed the show tremendously. Hope that the association with Indian Oil continues. I also would like to seek your intervention for your future shows so that our sponsorship could be on a larger scale and we too would benefit out of a wide reaching show as yours. Renu Karkal, Chief Manager-Corporate Comm.-Western Region, Indian Oil Corp Ltd.

Your concepts are always very nice and your show par excellence. Your choice of singers is also A class. Manju J. Karnani

The program had a very original concept. Was presented very well. Singers were all very good too. Sumitra (and Rajesh) Kaura

It was a great show yesterday. Really really well done and simply memorable. The entire team cast and crew of Ibaadat is so passionate and committed that it shows. Gesu Kaushal, Executive Director, Kotak Mahindra Capital Co.Ltd.

Really enjoyed the program, Arun Kejriwal, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kejriwal Research & Investment Services (P) Ltd.

Hats off. You are getting better by the year. What research and what execution. I used to think that someone shall copy your concept. Then realized that the hard work and passion, with no commercial cost-cuttings, that you have is almost impossible to replicate. It was a great show as expected. The audience will remember the enchanting show on life and lyrics of Hasrat Jaipuri for a long time. Compering by you and the team was superb. By way a suggestion, knowing fully well the limitation of time, I would have liked fuller version of some all-time favourites like Baharaon Phool Barshao. Once again heartfelt thanks for putting up a memorable event with painstaking research and perfect alchemy of audio and video and sur, sangeet and shayari... Harun R. Khan, Retd. Dy. Governor, Reserve Bank of India

बहुत शुक्रिया एक ईमानदार और रंगीन शाम के लिए। शहंशाह-ए-रूमानियत शानदार शो बन पड़ा। इबादत से ख़ास लगाव हो गया है। आइंदा जब भी शो तैयार करें, मुझसे या विविध भारती से किसी तरह के सहयोगी की अपेक्षा हो तो बेहिचक बतायें। परदे के सामने या पीछे के किसी भी तरह के काम से जुड़कर मुझे अच्‍छा लगेगा। पृथ्वी हल्दिया के जुनून को सलाम-- जो लगातार बेहतरीन शोध करके बहुत कसे हुए शोज़ तैयार करते हैं। सलाम उनके साथियों को-- जिनमें Naveen Anand और Sangeeta Bedi शामिल थे। मुंबई के हमारे साथी Sarvesh Mishra, Anand Bahal और Supriya Joshi को भी सलाम। जिन्होंने अपनी गायकी से शाम सजा दी। दूर देस से Kishwar Jaipuri को बोलते सुनना भी अच्छा लगा। इस पूरी कोशिश को सलाम। Yunus Khan, Vividh Bharti

In one word…fantastic. Please have more of these shows. There is no one even far from you. What an outstanding programme!! The audience and their unstoppable claps tell it all. The dedication of your team was total. Singers are of high quality and your direction is simply superb. Even after non-stop two and half hours, no one was in the mood to leave the hall. Such was the magical impact on the audience. I want to send a small donation of Rs21000 to Ibaadat Foundation. Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Retd. Chairman, Bank of Baroda

It was a pleasure and delight as usual. The show was great. Purnima Khandelwal, Director, INI Farms Pvt.Ltd.

It started on the dot, was well orchestrated and wonderfully wove its way to the end. The singers without exception and all the other presenters including yourself, were nicely attired and sang extremely well. Even if it was for just one song, the dance performers accompanying Nain Se Nain Na Hi Milao did a wonderful job. No wonder the auditorium was full and there was frequent clapping by the audience. Obviously a lot of planning, rehearsals and what not went into the making of this programe. To put it briefly, I enjoyed your presentation and look forward to many such initiatives from you and your team - and hopefully increase my knowledge in the process. I am very appreciative of your efforts and pray meaningful lyrics and music once again see that Golden Age that we all nostalgically recall often. Balbir Singh Khattar, Retd Crew Member, Air India

The program was really great and wonderful! Thanks to Kishwarji, I got the passes from you! I hope that you will be with us forever! Prafulla Kulkarni, Nanded

Fond memories linger of an outstanding presentation and performance. Compliments to you and your team. I have transferred a small token of gratitude for the lovely evening and more importantly for keeping the rich contributions of legends, alive. Viraj Kulkarni, CEO and Founder, PIVOT Management Consulting

It was a thoroughly educative and entertaining experience! Your personal passion and that of all Ibaadat members got reflected in the event! Thanks a lot for your kind invite. N.S. Kishore Kumar

You are great…your show was great! Vineet Kumar

The 150 minutes non-stop continuous programme of Ibaadat and a homage to King of Romance Hasrat Jaipuri his life journey as depicted live by his songs, thoughts, dialogues, interviews by the seven of the artist including you + dancers was a night of lifelong remembrance to cherish. It was truly ruumaniayat, we in the audience were also humming some of the songs, feeling the words of love in the songs, and in the heart feeling young listening to the songs and of course memories of the movies in which they were filmed also recollected. I never imagined you to be so excellent a co-compere for such programme being a person from financial world, but you did your job excellently superb and so nicely along with your co-compere whose voice was just like Meena Kumari. Dinesh Kotecha, CA and Research Analyst

महान हसरत जयपुरी पर इबादत फाउंडेशन का मुम्बई में हुआ कार्यक्रम बहुत बेहतरीन रहा,साज सज्जा और प्रस्तुतिकरण भी श्रेष्ठ था ।आपको बधाई और धन्यवाद । Harshvardhan Lad, Indore

From the beginning till the end, I thoroughly enjoyed the show, whether it was the anecdotes on Hasrat Jaipuri shared by you, Ms. Sangeeta Bedi and Ms. Kishwar Jaipuri or the singing by Ms. Supriya Joshi, Shri Sarvesh Mishra, Shri Anand Bahal, Ms. Stutee Tiwari and Shri Naveen Anand or the dance performance by Ms. Rashmi Mishra and Shri Girish Davli or the readings by Shri Obaid Azam Azmi. Wish you and the Ibaadat Foundation the very best for future events. Ashwin Lalchandani, Manager-Regulatory Office, BSE Ltd.

It was truly a splendid experience. Having attended various other music programs this was one which left a mark to remember for long. The minute details of the life of a legend had been compiled to the best and presented with grace. Many known unknown facts shared. And of course, you have a great talented team of singers who made the evening superbly melodious. The classic dancers were cherry on the top. And nothing more could have been more warm than the beautiful hosts Sangeeta and your kind self who guided us to a wonderful journey of the unforgettable legend and his journey. Finally, Hasrat saheb’s role was so beautifully enacted by your team member. Was my first experience with your team and will certainly look forward to attending again whenever I get an opportunity. Seema Lamba, Lamba Chem Tech 

I must thank you from bottom of my heart for persuading me to attend the program. It was indeed a very entertaining and informative program with unique concept and deep research on the life and work of great poet of his time. Warm regards and hearty congratulations on success of the program. I thoroughly enjoyed your new avtar. R.S. Loona, Managing Partner, Alliance Corporate Lawyers (Ex ED, SEBI)

A fabulous evening. The singers were absolutely outstanding and the evening came alive with all the interesting stories, anecdotes and of course the beautiful and graceful dance. In fact, I wished they would dance to more songs! Sunil (and Vinodini) Lulla, CEO Grey Worldwide 

It was an out of this world experience as in the past because of the unique format that you have chosen. The attention to minute details devoted by you in scripting the show clearly showed the efforts that have gone in researching the life and times of Hasrat Jaipuri. The level of singers – Anand, Sarvesh, Supriya and Stutee- was also par excellence and we just never realised when two and a half hours flew by!!! It was a privilege to have attended your unique show! Shailendra Maru, Consultant-Stakeholder Relations, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd. 

We enjoyed the programme thoroughly. Each facet of the poet's life and creativity was so beautifully put together. Narration by you and Ms Bedi was very appropriate as it was more in the style of a living room conversation making the experience more real. The singers and selection of songs were very nice. Posterity needs such programmes. Udayan Maroo, Professor, S.P Jain Institute of Management

The event on 'Hasrat Jaipuri' was excellent and unique. The programe was unparalleled. We had the best singers and they did their best on the stage. Who can say you are not a professional actor, Prithviji? Jitendra Vithaldas Marthak, Member, BSE Ltd.

We were fortunate to attend your programme. It was a wonderful experience. For us it was a dream like experience. The event was organised with lot of care and so artistically. Every player in the event, the singers, the commentators and all others performed superbly. This is the second event we are attending and needless to say that it is unique and unparalleled. We would like to appreciate the introduction of dancers who added to the dream like environment. Your idea of Obaidji playing Hasrat was an outstanding one. We also appreciate your strict adherence to the programme timings, which is unusual quality in music programmes. Most importantly we were amazed at the rich body of work of the artist, such a beautiful one. Our hearty thanks to you and the other trustees and the sponsors for providing such a wonderful experience to music lovers. Thomas Mathew (and Thresiamma Thomas)

Beautifully put-together as always. In awe of the research and effort that goes into each of your presentations...truly a labour of love. Sanjay Sharma and Devina Mehra, Director, First Global Finance

It was a great programme and some new information about Hasrat Jaipuri were known of his personal life. Vipan Mehra, Director, Huechem Textiles Pvt. Ltd.

We not only enjoyed but we are really overwhelmed with the program and its flow. All the singers as well as you and Sangeeta…hats off. Marvelous event. Bakul (and Rekha) Mehta, Sr.Vice President-Wealth Advisory Group, IIFL Holdings Ltd.

Fantastic, superlative, outstanding. I am now your fan. Harish Mehta, Chairman, Onward Group

We really had a very good time attending the show. We look forward to many more such occasions and melodious evenings in future. Parth Asutosh Mehta

We are music lovers and have attended various musical singing shows. We have not seen so nicely done show on a poet with his life history and the work that he did throughout his life. The full show was excellent. On dot start and fiinish with 5 minutes delay but also with a word of apology mentioning the extended 5 minutes. No interval highly appreciable. Every singer and speaker knew and followed the sequence how he should follow and not a single mistake in following the laid out pattern. Every singer well selected and appreciable. Many many points can be written, unending. To sum up it was flawless show and highly appreciable. Sailesh Mehta

A wonderful program. Your Foundation is doing a great job. We are really lucky to have been able to attend the show. It was simply mind blowing. The dance performance also was outstanding. Thanks for making us a part of your family. Looking forward for more such overwhelmingly impressive performances. Kaushal Mhambre

Very good format, Very entertaining, Dr. Shailendra Mittal, Director, T.W.Travel

Very good show. Kamal Morarka, Chairman, Gannon Dunkerly Group

Once again we had the privilege of watching a brilliant program which had both high nostalgic and high entertainment value. Our grateful thanks to you, Sangeeta and your industrious team for giving us this rare opportunity of watching an Indian film musical classic. As usual, we shall be sending our donation by RTGS. Abha (and Hari) Mundra 

Outstanding show. So well curated and so informative and classy. Each one of you trustees also deserve a standing ovation. Keshav Murugesh, Group Chief Executive Officer, WNS Global Services Pvt.Ltd.

The programme on the life of Hasrat Jaipuri was one of the best one and a different one that I have attended till date. And who can say you are not professionals? You in fact are much better than the professionals in every way. Looking forward for such events and programmes from your end. Kiran Naik, Associate, Mody Fincap Pvt. Ltd.

Thank you for a beautiful evening. Thank you and continue doing good work & keeping the memories alive. both in the form of music and legends. Asha Nair/Prasad

Thank you for a really great evening. I thoroughly enjoyed You were a real Rockstar. Arun Kumar Nanda, Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. 

Shahenshah-e-Ruumaaniyat: Hasrat Jaipuri show on 13th April was not only an evening of brisk, cheerful anecdotes interspersed with lively versions of favorite songs, instead, it also offered a sequence of interconnected vignettes that so beautifully represented the story of Hasrat Jaipurijis life as a lyricist, with a clear dramatic arc. A very precise and definite rhythm was planned from song to song, creating an emotional intensity that was not unfamiliar and at times profoundly moving. The sound quality, stage, anchors, singers were all fantastic. Overall the program was intense and powerful and a more than credible summation of the life and career of one of greatest Indian songwriters. We look forward to more of such programs in future. @ Prachi, Thanks a lot for introducing us to such wonderful programs. Neena Nanda, Asst. Professor, ITM College of Management

This message is to thank you profusely for giving us the invitation for such a beautiful melodious evening. I can't thank you more. Actually I have not been keeping well for some time. Severe allergic cough and cold. But I was extremely tempted to attend the musical evening. I am a great lover of old Hindi songs, even the likes of late 40s' and early 50s'. In fact, that day l got so much engrossed in the programme that I forgot l was not well. Uma Narayan

I relived a lot of old film music nostalgia, It was a full house! Aishwarya Natarajan, Indianuance

Maze aa gaye. Great show. Raju Naushad

It was an excellent show which depicted the famous personality of great Hasrat Jaipuri in a melodious way. The theme was superb and the artists were excellent. I must appreciate you and Ms Sangeeta for handling the entire show in a very lively manner. The entire two and half hour’s time went off with full of entertainment and not even a second was boring. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Hats off to you for coming out with such a lovely idea of entertaining such a huge crowd in the city of Mumbai. Surendra R. Nayak, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, JM Financial Ltd.

Loved the program, can only admire your good work and the joy you bring to all present. Given time constraints, sing more songs full because many songs are classics. Sound quality and synchronization was much better last year. Sanjeev Nayyar, Founder, www.esamskriti.com 

Mesmerising evening…!!! It was one of most pleasant experience for me in past couple of decades. The purity of purpose expressed itself throughout the journey and the type of audience & its response was par excellence. It kindled the type of feeling I get when I read “sahitya” (or literary classics) – woh rachana jo commercial compulsions se unadulterated hoti hain. Inki Khushboo alag hai. It gave me an exhilarating experience and I must thanks Vinod /Prachi to have extended the invitation to me. Prithviji…you should get an award! I adore your team efforts. Shailesh Nigam, Sr. Vice President, Reliance Group

It was a great privilege. I congratulate the entire team for a perfectly synchronized and a highly meticulous presentation. The spontaneous performance by the singers without any sort of instrumental support was quite amazing. Every facet of Hasrat sahab's life and most of the memorable songs penned by him were covered within a time frame of just two and a half hours. A commendable effort from every angle. Rajendra Oza, Retd. Civil Engineer, Govt. of Gujarat, Ahmedabad

Congrats on another fine Show! We greatly enjoyed the programme. Ibaadat is going from strength to strength. Much smoother programming, even in the first show this time! All the performers were first-class, as usual. And Navin has graduated now to classical music standards! T.L. Palanikumar 

It was a very good program. Really enjoyed. Kamlesh Pandya

It is only after watching the show, I decided that I don't want to miss any of your shows in Mumbai. It was a wonderful experience. Some things remain with you forever. This show was one of them. Kudos to all the team members for taking out time and putting up a great performance. Seema Pandey, VP-Admin, Analog Electric Co.

This was the first Ibaadat programme that I attended. It was a wonderful programme. The format of the programme, with different singers, interspersed with incidents from life of Hasrat Jaipuri, video clippings was excellent and the whole sequence was very good. All of these worked seamlessly, with no technical glitches either. The singers were very good, particularly the two young ladies. The choice of songs was very appropriate and covered a wide range, showing the talent and versatility of the poet. Overall, a great experience. Y.V.Lakshminarayan Pandit, Managing Director, SHL India

Many thanks for letting me have an opportunity of enjoying one of the very good "musicals" (for want of a better word) as what you had showcased was unique. It took me some to realize that you were the "sutradhaar" and what a performance it was by you and all. From the research which had gone into the production, to the very high quality singing, to the smooth transition from one story line to another It was absolutely outstanding and I rate it as one the finest ones I have attended. I wish you & your team all the best and I wonder how you will better what was already so good. You've set the bar very high! Manoj Pant, Chief Executive, Shankh Inc.

Extra outstanding program. Salaam to you and the Team. Rtn. Nitin S Parab, Past President, Rotary Club of Mumbai Ghatkopar.

It is difficult to better perfection. So no suggestions!!! Vishesh Parekh

It was a very very very beautiful presentation. Your concept of bringing Hasratji live was novel and very well done. Rajesh K.Patel

Thanks Prithviji for the lovely evening. Had a wonderful time. Very beautifully conceptualized and melodious singers. Ranjan Patel

I am so inspired by the purpose of Ibaadat! Congratulations on a fabulous show and am already looking forward to the next one! Sangeeta Pendurkar, CEO, Pantaloons

I must thank you profusely for a superbly organised show that thrilled my mother no end. She and my mama thought this was the best programme they have attended. Please keep up the wonderful work. May the Lord Almighty grant you good helath and prosperity and loving company of family and friends till the very end. Prithvi Sir….you have created waves. Yassir A. Pitalwalla, Contributing Editor, Business India 

The show was simply out of this world! I have never seen such an event so rich in content, with slick production values, and a presentation style that is to be seen to be believed. And it was not easy with 8 anchors or MCs or hosts on stage playing or singing their part to absolute precision timings. I bow and doff my hat. Honestly, to give suggestions for improvements I must have caliber and would therefore not like to indulge in any armchair ideas. But will pray the Almighty to bless you incessantly with continued creative ideas and empower your energies to share it with the world! Valmik Raval

It was absolute delight to be part of the event. You have built an extremely talented team who is doing great job in keeping the artists alive. I am still humming the melodies from the event. Surya Rawka, Financial Markets Dept., Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.

Bravo! What an evening, what a show! It has been a long time since I enjoyed an evening so much. Excellent curation of songs, excellent flow, amazing format and very talented artistes. My sincere and heartiest congratulations to you and your team for the wonderful organization. Also impressive was that I entered the hall at 6.35 p.m. (I can safely blame my wife for the slight delay) and there was just the last row of seats available and again impressive for India, the programme had already commenced. In an era of crass commercialism and tasteless bling, yesterday was an evening that was classily and painstakingly put together. More power to you. Sujan Roy, Head-Passenger Vehicles International Business, Tata Motors Ltd.

The program was well organized and very exciting. We all enjoyed the program. Vinod Saraf, Managing Director, Vinati Organics Ltd.

It was a mesmerising show! What a wonderful concept and what a wonderful presentation. Well written, very well presented! We felt like the part of the ongoing conversation! Superb!! Didn't know that you carry off so magnificently on the stage!! Heaps of congratulations!!! Punit Saxena, Ex Executive Director, UTI Infrastructure

Kya bolein. You have won my heart all over again. All except one song was recoded at my studio. So I have very fond memories. Your singers were outstanding, except one. Rajkumar Seksaria, Chairman, Famous Recording Studio

My friends and myself where truly overwhelmed at the great show and performance you all put up. You team is fantastic. An outstanding show and performance. Rita Sethi

It was great! Mihir Setia

It was a great great show. Kudos to all of you for putting up something so outstanding. Rashesh C.Shah, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.

As always, one more exhilarating evening spent in the company of great presenters and singers, getting lost in the lyrical world of Hasrat Jaipuri. I do not have words to thank you for the invite and the magical program, but would continue to be greedy to look forward to the next one! Snehal (and Surabhi) Shah, Director, Fairwinds Asset Managers Ltd.

I have now exhausted all words of praise for Ibaadat. Wonderful. Dinesh Shankar Shailendra

"Wah bhai wah"…your dedication to lyricists is adorable, I am dedicated too to them! Paritosh Narendra Sharma 

Thank you for a memorable evening. Shefali loved it and was comparing with your first event, Your every subsequent event has been better than the previous one. I liked the one-line songs interspersed with the life story and was really impressed by the fact that entire hall was full before time, you started on time and could hold the crowd for two and half hours without a break. Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director (Head)-Equity Capital Markets, Deutsche Equities India Pvt.Ltd.

Enjoyed the show. Shikha Sharma, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer¸Axis Bank Ltd. 

The program was very unique. A compering and composing was very good. The program has shown a real and heartiest intesest in the music of your good selves as the thorough study has been done on the Shri Hasarat Jaipuri's lyricist and presented so sequentially and nicely. The dialogues deliveries and conversations between yourself, Ms. Sangeeta Bedi and Shri Naveen Anand and the team were excellent. All four singers sang the songs very beautifully. I am fortunate to attend and hear such a beautiful show presented by yourselves. Suresh Sharma, Lawyer

Beautiful evening indeed. Thanks Dharma for the wonderful write up. Ibaadat is beautiful group. Enjoyed it fully. Tayyab Sheikh, Pune

Evening to ponder...Ibaadat Foundation’s well researched programme on creative work of Lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri. Ibaadat Foundation is known for their well organised research and presentation with impeccable performances of presenters and singers. Well canvassed on Hasrat saab ' s life and times evaluation of his lyrical values and his extreme popularity during Golden Era with his zenith popular numbers. Obviously show dominated with SJ compositions penned by KOR. Prithvi Haldea and his team of Ibaadat need to be appreciated for the efforts and passionate presentation. Mayank Shukla 

Very nice concept and programme. I would like to personally congratulate all your team members specially you. Satish Shukla 'Raqeeb', Poet

The program was structured well. Rakesh Singh, Group Head-Investment Banking, Private Banking, Capital Markets & Financial Institutions, HDFC Bank Ltd.

It had the same high standard of research and performance that one has now come to associate with Ibaadat’s offerings. I and my wife enjoyed it immensely. It was indeed an exhilarating experience. Deepak Singhal, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India

Amazing show. Aradhana Somani, Director, B.D. Somani School

A wonderful event, It was a mesmerizing show and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very well researched and scripted presentation with soulful singing. Great show put together by "Team Ibaadat"- as always!!! Paresh Soni, Dy.Vice President-Investment Banking, HDFC Bank Ltd.

I have simply no words to describe the experience of last evening! I have attended numerous shows all over the world and I must say that last evening will be rated amongst the top. What struck me most was the seamless flow of the entire episode…it seemed so well planned but yet natural and reactive. The attention to detail was very evident in everything from the lovely setting to the selection and chronology of songs and the recited poetry! It is the effort of discerning individuals like you who breathe new life into the music and poetry of the golden era and keep the tradition alive in our hearts. Gautam Sonthalia, Diamond Trader

A delightful evening of nostalgia. Really enthralled by the experience. I know that the unique feature has always been that it is a purely amateur effort, and what great heights you have reached! Yet your shows are so professionally done…from research to script to execution…and your great singers. N. Srinivas, Director-Technical, Lloyds Insulation India Ltd.

It was a privilege to watch the wonderful show. Having been part of the wonderful show on the life or Rajinder Kishanji, our expectations were very high and the show exceeded all our expectations. The concept is awesome and we feel that keeps the audience glued to their seats. The meticulous planning that must have gone into the event is commendable. The scripting was done with a lot of passion and we could actually live those moments being described. The discussions were light and humorous. What can I say about the singers. Each one of them were so happy to be there and singing those gems and this reflected in their superb delivery. All in all, it was not just a show but a a wonderful experience for us. Ramakrishnan Subramaniam and Seema

It was a pleasure – Jayashri and I enjoyed it a lot. And it was great to see a different side of you. S. Subramanian, Managing Director/Head-Institutional Equities, Axis Capital Ltd.

A lovely evening. You rocked on the stage. Gaurav Suri, Head-Marketing, UTI Mutual Fund

As always, a really enjoyable show. Amit Tandon, Managing Director, Institutional Investors Advisory Services India Ltd.

We loved the show, the classy presentation and the impeccable arrangements, Kaajal and Suresh Thadani, Livinguard Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

A very good program which keeps on attaining higher heights every year.Wonderful concept. Raju Thaker

It was astonishing!!!!!!!! Regret that I had only two passes which I used for self and business colleague and hence could not bring my better half and son. I am sure they would have enjoyed it as much. Hats off to your entire team for organising such a wonderful event. Wish it was for longer duration but I can understand your limitations. Kishor Thakkar, Managing Director, Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd. 

Yet another commendable show. The service you are doing to the fraternity of poets is so praiseworthy. I have attended your earlier shows, and with each one, the presentation gets better. I admire your research. Glad I brought my two nieces. They were just floored. Usha Thorat, Retd. Dy. Governor, RBI

It was very meticulously planned and enacted. The involvement of the team was at it's extreme as results were obvious for us to see. Selection of songs of Hasrat Ji for the program was extremely praise-worthy as it truly reflected the personality of Hasrat jaipuri Ji besides taking us to the golden era of 50s and 60s. We thoroughly enjoyed the program and didn't know how the time passed!!! Kamlesh P. Tiwari

It was a great pleasure. Suman Tiwari

It was a very interesting program and well organized. You made us feel as if Hasrat Jaipuri is sitting among us. Asha Todarwal 

Thanks to a strong recommendation by Trilochan, I was able to see such a great show. Had no clue earlier, and thought would be a regular songs programme. But the way you wove the story, and got some excellent singers on board…hats off to you. Praveen Tripathi, Director, Magic9 Media & Consumer Knowledge Pvt.Ltd.

Excellent program. Tight script, well performed and executed. It is my pleasure and honor to attend such quality program. Praveen Trivedi, Chief General Manager, Securities & Exchange Board of India

Amazing programme. As always. You have given some very nice memories to live by to me and Chavi. Manoj Vaish, Ex MD, BSE

The show was a very elegant show piece of Hasrat Jaipuri's immense talent. The blend of popular music and poetry was nicely fused so that justice was done to both aspects of his work. An excellent addition to Ibaadat's repertoire and looking forward to more. Ramesh Venkat, Chief Executive Officer, Fairwinds Asset Managers Ltd.

The programme was just excellent. A very well conceptualised, planned and executed. On an average, I watch at least one programme (a dance performance or play or music concert) very week for the last 40 years. Your programme was among the top 10 I have seen during my life. Surinder Kumar Verma

Superb evening celebrating the legendary Hasrat Jaipuri's works and life. My friend Naveen Anand was director, music organizer and also one of the singers. And Kishwar Jaipuri you’re a/v s were very endearing. In the second picture below, everyone's wearing glares as they sing in chorus "Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana" (Andaz) as the last song. Rajiv Vijaykar, Film Writer

Indebted to you, yet again. What a show. Pure delight. Thanks for giving me 2 extra passes for my family. Nilesh Vikamsey, Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

At the outset I would like to thank you very much for organizing such a wonderful program. Your Foundation is doing a great job in keeping music/lyrics of bygone era alive. We are really lucky to have been able to attend the show. The addition of dance performance was icing on the cake. Again thank you very much for your invite. Jayesh Vora

Came for the first time and was blown, Couldn't believe the experience. Neeta Malhi's friend