Blessed By the Icon...

(On President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's visit to Yavatmal on 15th of June 2007)

“I work for Strength, Respect and Piece.” The missile man’s response to the question of Yavatmal youth about the idea following the missile mutiny… and finally the excited, power-packed and pleased youth of Yavatmal celebrating the President’s first ever visit to the city.
His Excellency was here to celebrate the golden jubilee year of the famous Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya. Accompanied by CM Vilas Rao Deshmukh and MP Vijay Darda; Mr. President addressed the youth of Yavatmal. His twelve minute long speech was full of optimistic notes about the responsibilities of Indian Youth. Technology, science and role of teachers in new era of education were the foremost points in his speech. With the use of technology and internet in education, the value of teachers also raises as they are supposed to provide enriched perspective to the students. Students also work for an exacting objective in order to enhance the social and economical status of the nation. They must accept the new challenges and face the problems taking calculated risks. Finally, he gave the ten point pledge to all the youth in the campus. The implementation of each oath results in "Individual Development Leading to the National Development"
The whole environment was fabulous when His highness called for the questions from the students. The short but sweet discussion covered many important issues including role of India in Global Warming, the missiles for piece and respect and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in person. When asked to choose from the President, Scientist, and professor; his highness selected the term ‘Professor’ as best for himself. On the issue of global Warming, he asked everyone to plant and grow at least one tree a year. Finally, he conveyed his website’s address to all the students who left behind unanswered.
Whole program was right on the clock and Dr. Kalam departed on 11.50. Thousands of students, teachers and citizen waved hands and send off to the most beloved president of India. Students were fully charged after the ten point pledge and the inspiring speech from the President. Though, the authorities tried their level best to arrange the flawless celebration; few people having the legal invitation cards with them, were prohibited by police to enter the venue. Though, the natural rain was not there and the sky was fairly clear; unfortunately the venue roof was splintered and the yesterday’s rainwater was sprinkled over all public which created some snag as well as humor.
Finally, President was here for forty minutes but he gave the lifetime experience to Yavatmal public. Everyone was leaving the venue thanking Mr. Vijay Darda for the Hercules task of bringing President on city’s visit. His Excellency wished all the best to the youth of Yavatmal and honored the progress of Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya by which everyone was feeling blessed by the youth Icon of India.

- Chaitanya S Deshpande
- Yavatmal.
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The promos of Himesh’s debut film “Aap Ka Suroor” are on the fire and the tunes from the film are catching music-lover’s lips. Actually, Himesh tunes capable to catch anyone’s attraction; never mind, positively or negatively; whatever may be the reason, but his songs are rocking and leading the lists. We must accept that Himesh innovated new era in Bollywood music and he is running the magic single handedly. Before few years, when Bappi Da was ruling like Himesh, the same thoughts were expressed by the people, that Bappi’s music is not long lasting, his sound; his pronunciation is not proper, his tunes lack the melody and will be out of sight within few days. But today, Bappi Da is a legend, and everyone including Indian Classical singers praises his talent. The same thing may apply in Himesh’s case. His voice, nasal pronunciations, high notes, everything was the subject of ridicule for most of the singers and music directors when he launched his first song. Even when his album was in the market, most of the music critics rated it as a one time magic. But all these things were away from reality. His album destroyed all records and a large mob became Himesh fans. He was popular among overseas too due to frequent use of western instruments and electronic sound blows in his songs. Then Himesh era began and his appearance was compulsory in every Masala film of bollywood.

Now, if you ask any music director, or legend in Indian Film Music, he/she will definitely praise Himesh’s style. All criticism and odds are destructed by Himesh’s success. But he was successful not only because he invented rocking tunes but his romantic, slow tunes even are more effective than that of his fast songs. There is one special misery in his sad songs. I remember people enjoyed a lot the sad songs of Kishor Da and Rafi Sahab, and it won’t be exaggeration if I would say that after these two legends, people enjoyed only Himesh especially for sad songs. There is uniqueness in his tunes, even the words themselves feel free to ride on his tunes. That’s why people use to recite full songs in few hearings. He is professional, he is sensible, he is hearty person. I am damn sure that his film is going to be the greatest blockbuster in bollywood and would find the place with Sholey, Kaho Na Pyar Hai and DDLJ like films.

It’s not just the miracle of destiny. There is something in his tunes. His soul involvement, his passion and his faith reflects in his songs. No wonder if Himesh is considered as today’s sensation and tomorrows legend in music industry. He has got public’s point and he is ruling over the music industry of bollywood. Himesh Rocks!
-Chaitanya S Deshpande.