Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod Maestro)

Life has different colors. Sometimes its soothing to eyes sometimes not. Its been 'not' for a long time for me. But undoubtedly, every color shows different scenes and every scene comes up with colorful lights (lessons of life). Mother was not well for quite a long time. A bunch of investigations have been raised. Finally all end up with a surgery. She went under it. It was a major operation and took around 6 hrs. But it went successful and now she is recovering. This disease was very unique and rare. Few of the doctors said it was never seen before at their hospital. Anyway, all is well now and I am happy. :)

My apologies to you all for this delay. I will try to reduce this next time. This art work, as you would have recognized by now, is of none another than 'Padma Vibhushan' Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. He is unique in his style and being heard all over the world. He performs with his two disciple sons Amaan and Ayaan. I had a few words with Ayaan a couple of months ago and he was very curious to see this art work. I am hoping my art work satisfies his expectations. Amjad Saab has served for the nation for so many decades and rewarded by Padma Vibhushan. So I have decorated his portrait with tri color nation flag, 'Tiranga'.

Sarod is a very beautiful instrument and it shines more when Amjad saab plays. This instrument known to be invented by his family sixth generation before. He has recently released a book "My Father, Our Fraternity". It was launched by the 'Star of the Millennium Shri Amitabh Bachchan Ji. This book is a tribute from a son, himself to a father, Hafiz Ali Khan. He tells his father's story and his world in this book. So I strongly recommend to buy this book and know about him more. I salute Amjad Saab for putting an effort for his father's life and work.

Our existence is because of our mother and father. But what I see now a days that in old age they struggle to find their existence. What all they did for us, we say its their duty but it's not vice versa in most of the cases. They served their children as a duty but children serve them as a favor. We Indian are definitely losing our 'Sanskaar and Sanskriti' or it used to be in papers only ! I try to follow those papers and find a pleasure while serving my parents and I do hope all will, who all read this post.

Enjoy each and every moment of this life. Its written by the Supreme ! I would come soon with new art work . Till then Alvida...May you live with peace and love !

Regards & Love,
AOD

Rahul Dravid (The Wall)

Hope you enjoyed my last art work of Grammy awardee Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Ji and snaps from his meet. This time I have posted one of best cricketers India ever produced, Mr Rahul Dravid. A gentle, humbled, dashing, handsome man. He served for India more than a decade. He received Padma Shri award in 2004 and a couple of awards from ICC. He played 164 Test matches and 344 ODI for India. He had been a game saver a bunch of times in his cricket career. That's why he became famous as Mr dependable. Because of his solid style batting, he became popular as 'The Wall' also. He is known as 'Jammy' among his team mates. I have tried to show his that solidity in my art work. Hope you guys love it and share it as much as possible.

I had a strong desire to meet him. One day I decided to meet him at his residence. I did went to his residence in Indira Nagar, Bangalore, holding this portrait. I met his most gracious proud parents and his brother there. I learnt from them that Rahul just left. He had lunch with them. I had a nice time with all the family members. I grabbed his parents blessing and left his house.The very next day I had a flight to Delhi and I could not get chance to meet the legend. Anyway, will meet sometime and present this art work.

Today is a very special day for him. 11th Jan., its his birthday. Not in person but at least I would send this blog-post link to him with his b'day wishes. Many many happy returns of the day. A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rahul Ji. We will always miss you in Indian team. You have done a lot to save India's dignity in sports field. Salutations !!!!!!

Ok friends, I shall come with next work soon. Till then, take care of yourself and have a nice time !!

Love & Regards,
Atul Ojhal Dube

Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt ( Mohan Veena Creator)

My apologise on delaying post for such a long time. Extremely sorry for this. Its been really a learning period for me. I had to go through life's difficult circumstances in this period. My parents were not well. I also had health issues, specially lower back pain. It could be because of over stress while practicing Tabla, Guitar and Keyboard. Mom still not well and I am recovering. In this span even scheduled things could not happen on time, all delayed. These things keep remind us that there is someone Who is controlling all of us and having a remote control. The Supreme power, Almighty !! But my dears show must go on. So its on ! I could not entertain you all with my art works. But I can ensure for next one soon. May I beg forgiveness for this unwanted delay this time ?

You could learn by now with this portrait and post title. He is none another than Padm Shree (2002) Grammy Awardee (1994) Shri Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He is creator of Mohan Veena. This instrument was named on his name only. 'Mohan' was taken from his name 'Vishwa Mohan'. He has performed in 81 countries according to one music forum in Jaipur where I was invited by Vishwa Mohan Ji couple of days ago. He was glad to see my art work, this above portrait and I was overwhelmed by the response of audience. Thanks a lot Pandit Ji for this opportunity, invitation and the appreciation later on. None the least, A big thank you to all of you who actually encourages me to contribute my efforts in Arts, Music & Literature. Below are couple of pics from event.

I was lucky to meet one more living legend Shri Hari Haran Ji on the same evening. Sharing you one pic from his performance also.

 

Some more updates would come soon. Keep in touch. I need your wishes and blessings ! ...and ya this post on very special date and time, its 12:12:12:12:12  :-)

Regards & Love,
AOD

Gulzar - A Living Legend (Lyricist, Poet, Scriptwriter, Film Director & Producer)

It's been a long time for my art work to be reviewed by my well wishers. So dearest ones here is an assignment for you :-). In this post as you would have recognized by now. The portrait is of a great Indian poet, Bollywood Lyricist, a Script Writer and a Director. He is none another than Gulzar Saab, a living legend. He was known with the name 'Sampooran Singh Kalra' before he penned his name 'Gulzar'. There is no need to throw light on him, on his work, his familiarity in India, world wide popularity since its very well known and felt like Sun rays which reaches everywhere ! The Maestro has a bunch of awards in his bag. 'Padma Bhushan' in 2004, Sahitya Academy award in 2002, a good number of National Film and Filmfare awards. None the less he penned the Oscar awarded song 'Jai Ho' too.

This sketch I completed a while ago and there was a meet also scheduled with the maestro. But because of his business in very important tasks it could not happen somehow. He was supposed to visit my town and meet me but his event didn't get materialized and finally meet could not happen. We say, there is a time for everything, so for this too ! Its all according to Almighty's creation. So we have to follow and satisfy with the same and keep trying doing our best.

I composed one small poetry in Gulzar Saab's excellency which I wanted to recite in presence of maestro and I would, when there is a meet with him. Here I would like to share couple of lines from that poetry. Enjoy reading --

सोच के समुन्दर में गोते लगाके, खोजे मोतियों से बनाते रहे हार 

प्रवीण प्रख्यात प्रवेन्द्र प्रेरक, लेखक कवी महान गीतकार गुलज़ार 

I will share the whole poetry after presenting it to him. It may happen very soon ! Gulzar Saab has released an album 'Tera Bayaan Ghalib' on 15th Feb 2012. This album contains Ghalib's letters recited by Gulzar Saab and Nazms by Late Ghazal's maestro Jagjeet Singh. Guys go and grab your copy !

As we all know, Bollywood Shahanshah Shri Amitabh Ji underwent abdominal surgery. It was a legacy issue from his accident happened while shooting for Coolie movie. A day before he was discharged from the hospital. Now medication will take place in his home only. My heartiest wishes for Amit Ji's speedy recovery !

New updates in my next post. Till then bye and May God Bless You All !

Love and Regards to All,
Atul Ojhal     

Welcome Twenty Twelve (Happy New Year 2012)

Dearest ones, this time no sketching in this post. My apology for that. I was quite busy in other stuffs so did not get chance to portray any. Anyway no issues, I will try to entertain you with my poetry in this post. And sketching in next post for sure, most probably in next year 2012. This year 2011 has come to its end. Therefore, time has come to remember all ups and downs came through out the year, to analyse good and bad happened and nevertheless, to wish our close for their success, peace and prosperity for new year 2012. Though we should not wait for new year to come for caring our well wishers. But year end just remind us that 12 months have gone by and next cycle is gonna begin. So if we have forgotten our close who love you and care for you or have done something wrong unknowingly then this is the time to beg an apology for that and wish them a great success and peace from bottom of your heart. Apologizing and forgiving someone always render solace to the other side. So we should always grab that solace whenever we come across such situation.

I have just woven few events in my poetry. or you could say a small bulletin for 2011 in a poetic way.

ये ल्लो गुजरे बारह महीने या कह लो एक साल

कुछ लम्हे मायूसी भरे थे, कुछ कर गए धमाल

काले धन की गुत्थी सुलझाने 'रामदेव' पढ़ते पहाड़े

भ्रष्टाचार जड़ उन्मूलन में 'अन्ना' खुले आम दहाड़े

'धोनी' की अगुवाई में भारत बना विश्व विजेता

मांगत मांगत शतक 'सचिन' सें थक गए दर्शक श्रोता

बूढ़े भी जोशीले हो गए देख 'बुड्ढा होगा तेरा बाप'

'केबीसी' को गगन छुआने में सफल रहे 'अमिताभ'

रचा इतिहास 'ममता' ने बंगाल की राजनीति में

'सिब्बल' से नेताओं ने कसर न छोड़ी कूटनीति में

'ओझल' की एक एल्बम आई और कुछ खास मुलाकातें

'अमिताभ' से मुंबई में, 'कलाम' से दिल्ली में अहम् बातें

कभी विस्फोट कभी धरने कभी लगतीं रहीं आग

शुकूं का जीवन कहाँ भला, बस पड़ी है भागम भाग

जो गुजरा जैसा गुजरा अच्छा था अच्छे के लिए

यही सोचना बेहतर होगा मन शांति सेहत के लिए

तुम सब मेरे दिल में बसे और मैं आपन के दिल में

ये स्नेह यूँही बढ़ता रहे, आने वाली नयीं सालन में

Once again hearty wishes for this new year 2012. May this year brings you love, affection, happiness, peace, prosperity, success and all whatever you are wishing. May God bless you with an excellent health to happily victimize these all !

Now time to say Good Bye to year 2011 and bye to you all. I will join you all after 1 year i.e. 2012 :)

Best Regards to All My Loved Ones,

Atul Ojhal

Meeting with former President of India A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

Ahh...most awaited dreamy moments came true on 09th Nov when I met honorable real hero of our nation former President of India A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. I completed his portrait last year only and posted on my blog too. But I did not get chance to meet him personally and present my art work. Finally that time came and I got chance to meet him. It was such a nice feeling to hear appreciation from none another than Missile Man of India. I really adore those moments. Few clicks from the meet.

Kalam sahab appreciated the art and commented saying that "your art gives happiness". Thanks a lot Kalam sahab for this appreciation and accepting my art work. May you live longer and keep motivating and inspiring the whole nation. May your dream come true and India become a developed country by 2020. We all are with you in this mission.

For seeing this sketch on my blog. Please click on this below given link.

http://atulssketchings.blogspot.com/2011/05/apj-abdul-kalam-avul-pakir-jainulabdeen.html

I will come soon with my new work and next update. Till then good bye and take care all !

Love & Regards,

Atul Ojhal

Amitabh Bachchan at Age of Two

First of all, my apologies to all sketching lovers and my well wishers for not posting any new portrait for last couple of months. But now wait is over and I come up with my next post with new sketch of none another than Star of Millennium Shri Amitabh Bachchan Ji. I met him this year also on his 69th B'day on 11th October 2011 at Janak, Mumbai. As usual the meeting was superb. He was glad after seeing the effort ! In spite of pain in rib he gave ample amount of time to his well wishers. There was no reluctance at all from his side. After press conference he gave separate time to EF (Extended Family- he call his blog followers). Everyone presented there invaluable gifts to beloved Amitabh Ji.

In last meeting, he gifted me one book. In that book, I found his picture of age of two, the youngest pic available publicly. I thought of sketching this pic in big size and transform into Krishna form. It came out as imagined. The theme behind this portrait was, Aishwarya look at this and give birth of a incredibly talented baby like Krishna who resembles his grandfather. I shared this with Amitabh Ji. He was glad to hear this and promised me, he will show it to Aishwarya. :)

I was in discussion with couple of musicians for my next projects but they were all busy with their tasks. I think I need to wait for some more time to get the big name !

Here are couple of links where you could see me presenting this portrait to Amitabh Ji.

http://www.bollygold.in/showthread.php?5367-Amitabh-Bachchan-celebrates-b-day-with-fans/page2&s=95af51d3d851083659fe1a31919ab7bb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Sl7ibX6Ss

http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/amitabh-bachchan-celebrates-his-birthday-1318327613-slideshow/amitabh-bachchan-celebrates-his-birthday-photo-1318327187.html

http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/4998-7.html

http://www.india-forums.com/event/3684/163503-amitabh-bachchan-celebrates-his-69th-birthday-with-media-at-his.htm

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlmssi_amitabh-bachchan-greets-his-fans_shortfilms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk-QUq_eKHc

Thanks for your appreciation and wishes through different different medium. I loved them. I will come up with new work soon. Till then good bye from this medium.

Regards, Love & take care all,

Atul Ojhal

P.S.> Many congratulations to Amit Ji for receiving 4th honorary doctorate from Queensland University Of Technology, Australia.

Bismillah Khan (Shahnai Maestro)

So here I am with my next post. A post with a sketch of Shahnai Maestro 'Ustad Bismillah Khan'. Initially he was known with the name 'Qamaruddin'. Later on his Grand father's will, his name was kept 'Bismillah'. 'Bismillah' and his instrument 'Shahnai', both were coupled like moon and moonlight. He only brought this instrument into influence in classical music. For his incredible contribution to Indian classical music he was awarded 'Bharat Ratna', a highest civilian honor in India, in 2001. 'Shahnai' is an instrument which reflects happiness and sorrow in a very distinct manner, can be identified very easily by anyone. And he was the master of this art. He sometimes used to ask people, what do you want tears in your eyes or a lovely smile on your face and the result also used to be as asked. That effective, his performance used to be always. He concentrated only on 'Shahnai' and played for almost 8 decades.

While sketching him I also wanted the same effectiveness in his sketch. You could see his expressions while playing 'Shahnai'. Hope I could draw my imagination on sheet. He wrote his name in Golden Letters in Hindustani classical music and I wrote his name in my sketch in gold like beautiful shiny language 'Urdu', his mother tongue. He passed away in 2006 but he is still living in millions of people all around the world. Though we all have to leave this world one day, a only truth of life but his soul is immortal and can be felt in his music today too. I composed a poetry on this life's phenomena sometime ago. Sharing you few lines from the same below:

"ना रहता कोई निशाँ इंसानों का धरा पर, बस रह जाता उनकी यादों का बसेरा है

अन्धकार के नौ माह, प्रकाश में जीवन उतार चढाव के संग, फिर वही अँधेरा है "

I might give an update on my next music album in my next post. Till then good bye. May God bless you all !

Best Regards to All My Loved Ones,

Atul Ojhal

Anna Hazare- A face of our fight against corruption

Anna Hazaare, a social activist, adorable human being, die hard working with unfathomable zeal and undoubtedly a reflection of our father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. Frankly speaking, I never heard this name before. But I regretted why I did not ! He is such an admirable person with immaculate soul. I gone through his old work and milestone he achieved and what all he did for common man conspicuously. I was really very much impressed about all his deeds. But I am feeling really bad as he is being simply ignored by the Govt on Lokpal Bill. Though his demands are clean, clear and in favor of common man who has been a hockey ball which is being hit by players one side bureaucrats and the other side ministers. Ball is going to be hit anyway irrelevant to its side at the same time. Anna protested against corruption in India. He wants to bring a system which would work against corruption. Hope Govt agrees to Anna's demands on Lokpal Bill. I composed a poetry on current circumstances in our country and decided to sketch him. Here are few lines on the same.

कोई इस हक के लिए, कोई उस हक के लिए

चहुँ ओर फैली एक अजीब अफ़रा तफ़री है,

जो एक किसी के पीछे, वो भी किसी के पीछे

मालूम किसी को नहीं कौन किसका खबरी है /

स्वतंत्रता पर होती बुदबुदाहट गुलामी की

आवाम के प्रतिनिधि पर होता अत्याचार है,

निस्वार्थ लड़ता लडाई जो केवल गैरों के लिए

उस के साथ भी हो रहा कुटिल व्यवहार है /

भ्रष्टाचार दमन पर होते इस अत्याचार पर

आहत अकेले हम नहीं, शायद पूरा देश है,

कोशिश यही हो, सबको हक मिले जायज

क्यूंकि वही अभियाचना, वही परिवेश है /

I have tried to portray his sacred soul as a true follower and a great worshiper of Gandhi Ji. Anna always fought for common man on good reasons without any selfishness using his weapon of truth and non-violence. Today the entire nation backing him up for accomplishing his dream except people who either extremely inconsiderate and cunning or involved in corruption.

In my sketch, you could see Gandhi ji's embarrassing and crying face which is very rare one. I never saw Gandhi ji's crying face, in fact never heard about it. His face reflects his anger on today's circumstances. He is not at all happy by seeing this happening. I am pretty sure he must be seeing this from heaven. He was an immortal soul and must have got a bliss. But yes, he is inspiring and motivating people for doing such things for human welfare. In intent, he found Anna an appropriate soul for this. A soul which thinks for others, which does for others, which is living only for others. Undoubtedly, Anna is walking on the same track which is built of concrete, made of Gandhi Ji's rules and strong determination, with a lathi of truth and non-violence. Anna ji has recently announced also, he will fight for common man till his death !

I salute you Anna Ji for this initiative. Not only me, the entire nation, from school children, youth brigade to elders. People from street to a palace, all are with you and your campaign. Go Anna Go ! we are with you and wish you for your better health, strong determination and consistent focus on human welfare !

Your comments are most welcome on this sketch. Once again thanks for your invaluable support in promotion of my first music album "Nau Din Mata Ke". Enjoy reading my poetry, watching my sketches and listening my songs ! :) and yes, one of the most awaited movie from our star of millennium Sri Amitabh Bachchan, "Buddha Hoga Tera Baap" is going to be released tomorrow on 1st July. So book your tickets and enjoy his stunts, ride on Harley and super duper dialogues in movie over this weekend.

Love & Regards,

Atul Ojhal

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam - A Real Hero of Our Nation)

Such a lovely response from all of you on my first music album "Nau Din Mata Ke" release. Its successfully selling on more than 15 sites all over the world. After releasing it, I have visited more than hundred temples in north India till now in the promotion of my album. You guys might think what kind of promotion this was. So on that I would share my thoughts in last paragraph of this post.

Lets talk about the above sketch. This was my last work of last year 2010. As you could figure out, this sketch is of our 11th president of India 'Bharat Ratna' Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He is, a real not a reel, hero of our nation. I tried to portray his dream on sheet. He is in his depth of his vision in this portrait. I wanted to gift his sketch to him but been pretty busy with my album production I could not get chance to present him.

As every one know about his dream, he wants to see India a developed nation by 2020. This dream might be flowing in most of the Indians mind but very few has that zeal and passion to accomplish this. We are pretty much sure, he could make this happen. I would like to appeal each and every Indian to convey best wishes and full support to him to achieve this mammoth. To know more about him and his current affairs, please visit his official website - http://www.abdulkalam.com/

Now time to share my thoughts on my album promotion. The idea was, I wanted those devotees to listen my album first, who could not buy the album. Either they are incapable of paying the amount or lacking internet exposure. All, rich or poor, could listen my songs in temples wherever I offered my CD. I would definitely have got lots of blessings from all the temples. That I could realize later on. Now I am more energetic, motivated, calm and cool after this spiritual tour ! Some places I was offered a 'naariyal', somewhere I was garlanded by priest & from some other temples full bags of 'prasaad'. Tour went really well and been very informative and soul satisfactory. I got chance to visit even those places which have their significance in ancient India. Facts, which are written in puraans and shashtras, are found in those places.

I have kicked off my next project. I will share you all once something is finalized. Your comments are most welcome on his sketch and on my first music album release.

Best Regards to All My Loved Ones!

Atul Ojhal

My debut music album - Nau Din Mata Ke

First of all my apologies to you all. There is no post in last two months. In fact I did not get chance to sketch also. So there is no new art work in this post. I was busy with my first music album production. It is devotional and dedicated to "Maa Durge". By God grace Its released world wide. It is up and selling on a bunch of sites. Here are the few I am sharing with you all.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/atulojhal

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/129247065-atul-ojhal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nau-Din-Mata-Ke/dp/B004TO0HNS

http://www.amazon.com/Nau-Din-Mata-Ke/dp/B004TOBTGC

http://www.emusic.com/label/Atul-Ojhal-CD-Baby-MP3-Download/615181.html

For album production details and song's themes, you could visit my another blog site-

http://www.music2feel.blogspot.com/

Find the best price among all these links and download my album. Do forward this post to your friends and colleagues. Your comment and suggestion are most welcome on my debut album.

In next post, I will try to come with new art work. Till then, enjoy my music work, my devotional album "Nau din mata ke".

cheers,

Atul Ojhal

Lata Mangeshkar (Maa Saraswati on Earth)

So..here is the first post of this year. I had few more options to post with. But I thought of starting this year with Maa Saraswati only. You guys very well know whom I am referring to ! None another than Bollywood Melody Queen Sur Kokila Sri Lata Mangeshakar Ji. She is very well known in India and won Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her tremendous incredible contribution in Hindi Cinema as a playback singer. Lots of information available on her at bunch of sites and in books as well. So, not indulging myself into providing the same.

Actually, this sketch I drew almost a year ago and decided to gift her. I had got the appointment also but at the eleventh hour It could not happen. She had already left to her village when I reached her house in Mumbai. I think my hard luck. There is each and every moment of our lives decided by almighty. So no worries. If it has been written in destiny, I will meet and get her blessings too! As I shared with you all earlier, her sketch had been the most attractive and most demanding art in my first art show, happened couple of months back in Bangalore.

I have not done any new sketch for couple of weeks since I am not getting enough time for the same. Nowadays more focused on music side. Probably in next post, I could share with you all some more updates on my music. Its difficult to work on times when expectations are more from you. You start feeling pressure. But assertively, that's the actual strength which is supporting us, encouraging us to do more and alarming for heeding our objectives.

We lost a great personality, incomparable singer, maestro of classical singing Bharat Ratna Pandit Sri Bhimsen Joshi Ji on 24th of this month. This news spreaded everywhere like a fire in a jungle and whole nation fell in a deep sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace ! I approached him last year to gift his portrait. But because of his prolonged illness, could not get a chance to make this happen. I think his blessings was not in my destiny. Anyway, he is no more with us physically, but yes, he is still alive in his songs ! One of his most popular songs, "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara...." will always keep resonating in everyones ears for years.

You all are my energy, my inspiration, my motivation and what could I say more...I think you all are cause to live this life and your invaluable support has made this life more beautiful. My religion is now entertaining you all, with all, what all God has blessed me with ! Keep blessing and wishing me my dearest ones ! My best wishes with you all too !

Your comments are most welcome on her sketch !

Best Regards to all,

Atul Ojhal

PS> If you are willing to buy this art, please click here.

Mother Teresa (Symbol of Peace and Love)

This above sketch I drew for my first art show, happened in Bangalore. I think few of you would have seen this picture in my art show's news in newspapers couple of months back. As you all can recognize it is of Mother Teresa's sketch. I do not need to provide any information on that. She is very well known for spreading peace and love through out the world. She was winner of Nobel Peace prize and India's highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna in 1979 and 1980 respectively. The reason behind sharing this Mother's sketch now in last moments of this year is, welcoming this new year with love and affection among each other in a very peaceful environment under a very caring umbrella.

This post is going to be my last post of this year. This entire year I could maintain only a post every month. Since I was very busy with other stuff too. Apart from this sketching, I was involved in Guitar, Tabla, Keyboard, poetry and song compositions. I spent couple of months on my first devotional album production also as a vocalist, lyricist and song composer. This album I dedicated to "Maa Durge". But because of few unfulfilled technical formalities, it could not be released on its scheduled time. Now I am targeting this release for this coming year 2011. Hope it works out well. Need all of yours blessings and wishes !

In last couple of months, I could get a chance to meet Star of Millennium Sri Amitabh Bachchan ji twice as you could see in my previous posts. I got nice appreciation words on my poetry work as well. If your love and affection always been with me like this then definitely I will try entertaining you all as much as possible with my arts, music and what all God has blessed me with.

Thanks for being with me and sharing your feedback and thoughts on my arts. Your appreciation words are energy for me, which motivate me to go ahead and produce something better and better. And your critics are lessons for me to get rid of with my mistakes. Now ending this post with new year wishes to all.

"Wishing you all a very happy, prosperous, peaceful, fruitful, and lovely New Year 2011 ! May all dreams come true in this new year and give you a wonderful life with full of love, affection and enthusiasm and more !"

Keep passing me your feedback and suggestions. You are most welcome !

My Love and Best Regards to All of You,

Atul Ojhal

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Miss world)

As you all can recognize, it is most beautiful Aishwarya Ji's sketch. No need to provide details on her as she is the most popular actress in Indian Film Industry. I had made this sketch for her birthday. I wanted to gift her on 1st November only. But I was at my native place on Diwali vacation so could not gift on her birthday.

I have been to Mumbai recently on great Hindi poet Shri Harivansh Rai Ji's birthday, 27th November. He is also father of star of millennium Shri Amitabh Bachchan Ji. Amitabh Ji call him 'Babu Ji'. I took one poem for 'Babu Ji' as a birthday present, one poetry for Amitabh Ji himself and one portrait to Aishwarya Ji. She was not in Mumbai that time so I could not gift her through my hand but Amitabh Ji assured me that he would gift her on my behalf. Thank you very much Amitabh Ji for your greatness with simplicity. Below is the snap taken when I was reciting Babu Ji's poetry to him at his house 'Janak' in Mumbai on 27th November.

Guzarish, her latest work, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is a very well known and very successful director in Bollywood. He has already given super duper hits like 'Black', 'Devdas', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', ... Aishwarya has done excellent job in this movie and same quality performance has come from Hrithik Roshan. My best wishes for the entire team of this movie !!

Your comments are most welcome on her sketch !!

Best Regards to all my loved ones,

Atul Ojhal

Amitabh Bachchan (The Star of Millennium)

This is the second time I have sketched my big friend, my gurudev, my mentor, my inspiration, star of millennium 'Sri Amitabh Bachchan Ji'. Actually, I was supposed to sketch him for my art show happened last month but because of time constraint I could not make it at that time. I decided, I will sketch him for his b'day as a b'day gift. His birthday is a very special day for 'Teji Bachchan' and 'Harivansh Rai Bachchan' for being blessed with adorable dazzling son, a very special day for 'Jaya Bachchan' for being blessed with proud lovable husband, a very special day for 'Abhishek' and 'Shweta' for being blessed with responsible father, a very special day for 'Aishwarya' and 'Nikhil' for being blessed with such a caring in-laws, a very special day for entire Indian film industry for being blessed with incomparable talented actor and obviously a very special day for all Indians for being blessed with such a lovable, charming hero. He is a 'prabhu' for someone, he is a 'pitamah' for someone, someone call him 'gurudev' and a sweet heart for someone. An amazing personality that has ability to attract crowd, that has unique lovely smile, that has unique attractive voice and certainly the greatness with calmness. Words are not enough to write about him.

I met him on his Birthday. I got an appointment scheduled for 11 AM. I started from my friend place around 9:30 AM. I took the cab and asked driver to stop by at bouquet shop. I purchased one lovely bouquet and reached exactly at 11 AM. Oops.. what I see there, a huge crowd were spreading in front of his house 'Prateeksha' gate. After some time, it also started raining heavily! people were getting wet, but who cares! No one moved from his place. I was really mesmerized by seeing devotional feelings towards our hero!.. Just to keep safe Big B's gift (the above sketch) from rain and crowd, I was standing little aside covering sketch with plastic sheet. In few minutes, I got completely drenched. In same condition, I was interviewed by 'Zee News' reporter. After this small chat with media, I see, the rain is slowing down. I tried to reach manager in 'Prateeksha' and asking about my scheduled appointment. He was also helpless because of this big crowd. Very next minute I hear people's scream. It was nothing, all fans could take a glimpse of thier hero, none another than our 'Bachchan' sahab. I dint take any risk to jump into this crowd. Since keeping safe my gurudev's sketch was most important thing for me. After 15 minutes, he leaves the place 'Prateeksha' and headed to 'Jalsa', the other house. you won't believe people were crawling on his car and followed him till 'Jalsa'. But I was waiting there only just to check out my appointment status with manager....he asked me to meet Amit Ji at his office 'Janak' at 1 PM. This was the time for media to interact with 'Bachchan' sahab. I was taken inside the office for presenting the gift. Interview starts in couple of minutes. This was a traditional interview in his own style, like....."arey bhai ab sattar ke ho chale hein...itna sab kuchh yaad nahin rahta" :) .....very down to earth person!.. After the interview, next moments God kept for me. I presented his gift, the sketch. I asked to open up the gift paper and all security persons helped him in removing that. He appreciated my art work in his own style..."bhai kaam to bahut achcha kiya hai"...I was glad to hear his words and replied saying- Thanks Gurudev!....then he asked me.."arey bhai is per kuchh likhna hai kya?"... I said naa naa.."aapke liye hi laaye hein"...and he was very happy to hear this...then he asked me for what else?...I said nothing 'gurudev' only a lovely warm HUG...and yes, he gave...you can see that in below given photo..

what a moment this was! ahhh... I had seen this in my dream few days before and came true on this day. It was really an unforgettable moment. I am more energized and motivated after meeting with him. I really appreciate his agility and commitment towards his work on his 68th Birthday. How fresh he was looking at that moment, despite such a hard work and very less sleep! Hats off to you Amit Ji for this! 'AMITABH JI', YOU ARE INCOMPARABLE!!!!!!!!!!!

your comments are most welcome on his sketch!

Best Regards to all my loved ones,

Atul Ojhal