Kapil Dev (Best Cricket All Rounder)

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Hopefully, I am not late this time too, came soon with my new art work. As you could recognize by now, this is of Shri Kapil Dev, a cricket sensation of 80's. His contribution for Indian cricket was unparalleled. India brought world cup title under his captaincy in 1983. He was awarded Arjun Award in 1980, Padma Shri in 1982, Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1983, Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002 and ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.

I did not see Kapil playing live. Still I was a big fan of him just by hearing lots of applauds from senior members of my family. They used to tell me about his aggressive style of bat and bowl. The best one they told me about the match played between India Vs Zimbabwe in 1983 world cup. In this match skipper played match winning inning and won the match even after pathetic start from top order. India lost their 4 wickets only on 9 runs. The score turned to 17 for 5 when Yashpal Sharma was dismissed. Then the master did partnership of 60 runs with Roger Binny and 62 runs partnership with Madan Lal. Syed Kirmani walked in at 140 for 8. Kapil put on an unbeaten partnership of 126 runs for 9th wicket with Kirmani. Its been a record for 27 years. India finally won this match by 31 runs ! Couple of years ago that record was broken by Mathews and Malinga from Sri Lanka in 2010.

Kapil is still the best All rounder in test matches with immatchable statistics. He is the only one who took 400+ wickets and 5000+ runs. I was telling this to my father and immediately he responded back with praise for him. First time my father appreciated any cricketer. "I used to watch matches when Kapil used to play. I was a big fan of him". He said. This name strikes me and I decided to sketch him and present him the same. I have tried to portray his aggressiveness in this work. His expressions in my poetic way :-)

" बॉल फेंकूं तो गिल्लियाँ बिखेर दूं , बल्ले पे चढ़ जाए तो आसमाँ चूम लूँ ! " - AOD 

Currently, Kapil is heading an NGO named KHUSHI in Delhi as a chairman. KHUSHI runs couple of schools for the less privileged and provides education, food and clothing to them. Kapil has been actively involved in supporting needy through KHUSHI since 2005. I contacted KHUSHI and requested for a meet with him. They have assured for this asap. I would share the snaps once it happens.

I am working on my next art work. I would try to come soon with the new one. Till then you be with calm and peace. May God be with you !

Love & Regards,
Atul Ojhal

      

Pandit Birju Maharaj (Kathak Maestro)

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This time, I am happy my friends. I did not take much time from my last work and came soon with my new work. The earlier one was a gift for Shri Amitabh Ji for his second b'day. This time, the portrait of one and only Kathak Maestro 'Padma Vibhshan' Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji. Actually, the intuition from Almighty was germinated a way back but could not happen somehow. As we know, there is a time for everything so it comes now.

Portrait is completed and it gets shared with my well wishers first. Next with the maestro himself. Hope he likes it. Though he is touring a lot all over the world for performances but I still hope he would spare some time to accept my work.

Maharaj Ji won many awards and recognition, including Padma Vibhushan in 1986. He received honorary doctorates from BHU and the Khairagarh university. He gave his direction to so many movies. Recently, he did it for Kamal Hasan's 'Vishwaroopam' and received "National Film Award for Best Choreography" for the same.

Tomorrow is 15th of August, India's independence day. A day when we got freedom from cruel British empire. But cruelty got never ended. It just changed the faces from. We still not feel any freedom. We scare to go to police station for any help. When we feel fear talking to our security then how we could feel safe. If we are not safe then what kind of independence is this ? Its a slavery in our own country. The neighbor countries violating laws and intruding our security on a daily basis. They have done so many heinous crimes in last couple of months. On top of that our government never take any action on that. How do we feel freedom. No ! Its not freedom. We are still slave and being hunted by others.....couple of lines for poetry lovers. Hope you  like them.

हंसी भी फंसी सी रह जाती है, देश के रोष के आग़ोश में  //

पाप का सबूत मिटाने की, जन प्रतिनिधियों में लगी होड़ है / 

सफ़ेद शांति को काली भ्रान्ति में, परिवर्तन कला बेजोड़ है /

कितने शून्य लगे हैं उस काले में, नहीं है सल्तनत होश में // 

 हंसी भी फंसी सी रह जाती है, देश के रोष के आग़ोश में //

हालात और दशा तो नहीं है, आजादी का उत्सव मनाने की / 

दुराचारी मिथ्याचारी लाचारी है, ज़रूरत नहीं है जताने की /

दुष्ट दोगले दानव दम्भी, विचर रहे आज सफ़ेद पोश में //

 हंसी भी फंसी सी रह जाती है, देश के रोष के आग़ोश में //

फिर भी ये दिल नहीं मानता, आज शुभकामनाएं दिए बगैर /

भगत आजाद सुखदेव गांधी, की थी बहुतों ने शहादत की सैर /

शायद वो शहादत फले फूले, फिर एक नरेन्द्र दिख रहा जोश में // 

 हंसी भी फंसी सी रह जाती है, देश के रोष के आग़ोश में // - AOD

Do let me know your feedback on my art work. I love to read them. I will try to come soon again. Till then you my pals do your duty with full of honesty. Don't be afraid of anything and keep improving yourself. Rest up to the Almighty. He will take care of us well !!

Happy Independence Day !!! .if there is any ...

Regards & Love,
Atul Ojhal     

Amitabh Bachchan (Bollywood Shehanshah)

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So the wait is over my dear friends. Here I come with my next art work, the portrait of none another than "The Star of Millennium" "Boollywood Shehanshah" Shri Amitabh Bachchan Ji. I scheduled the portrait for another legend but once I came to know that there is one important day is about to come. I reschedule it and prioritize this art work for my beloved gurudev. The important day is 2nd of August, the day when Amitabh Ji was reborn. He call this day 'second birthday'. The day when he survived after coolie accident.

Shri Amitabh Ji has posted once on his blog. He said: "Happy birthday Mr B, and never forget I was the first one to wish you." As you guys might know, the accident occurred on July 26, 1982, when a mistimed jump in a fight scene with co-star Puneet Issar caused him to hit the corner of a table and suffer a ruptured spleen. Doctors performed an emergency splenectomy but Amitabh Ji reportedly remained close to death. He was clinically dead for a while. With no sign of life on August 2, doctors injected adrenaline straight into Bachchan's heart. Jaya Ji then saw one of his toes move and exclaimed: "Look, he's alive," Then, August 2 has since been declared Bachchan's 'second birthday'. Happy Birthday Amitabh Ji !!

So, the Maestro, this post and art work dedicated to you. May you keep entertaining us by your incredible acting talent. The only thing is, we want you to see in such movies which throws an positive impact on our society rather just an entertainment. People should get inspired by your character and work for social issues. I am very much excited for the next movie 'Satyagrah' by Mr. Prakash Jha, which is going to be released on 30th of August 2013 and expecting the fulfillment of our objective. My heartiest wishes for the next season of KBC. I think its KBC 7 this time. Hope it rocks as usual and you take yourself to the fullest !!

Now pals I take adieu for now and would return soon on this platform with my next art work. Till then you be calm, steady and keep moving towards your goal ! Keep smiling like Amit Ji in this portrait ! ...and yes there are couple of lines for you guys on this beautiful smile, which I sent to Amitabh Ji previously.

परवरदिगार का अद्भुत तोहफा है ये मुस्कान ,

ख़ुशी की मौजूदगी की प्रतिनिधि है ये मुस्कान / 

सच्चे दिलों में घृणा द्वेष की ये कातिल है ,

अन्तः मनोदशा का प्रतिलिपि है ये मुस्कान //

मुस्कानों का सुन्दर उद्यान है ये मुस्कान ,

वरदानों के रहस्य का विज्ञान है ये मुस्कान / 

स्वास्थ्य के उत्थान में ये सशरीर शामिल है ,

      मुखारबिंदु की अनुपम शोभा है ये मुस्कान  // - AOD

Take care !

Regards & Love,
Atul Ojhal

Meeting with Ustad Amjad Ali khan

Thanks for your continuous love and support . I adore your adorable true comments and feedback on my art works. I really appreciate the appreciation and criticism. Since both gives the lesson. In my last post you enjoyed portrait of none another than legendary Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amajad Ali Khan Saheb. And this post contains my meeting with him.

Ayaan Ali Khan, a son and a disciple of the maestro himself helped me setting up the this meet. Many thanks to Ayaan bhai but I missed him only in this meet. I met Ustad ji and Amaan bhai at residence in Delhi and presented my art work to maestro himself. Amaan bhai was into practice session. I joined him for couple of minutes and then back to in aura of Maestro. Below pics are witnessing the event.

We had a nice conversation on how to keep improving dignity of our nation through the field of arts, music and literature. The maestro was not happy with what kinda support government provide to artists ! Recently, he has released book on his father written by him only. I discussed this in my last post also. The book name is "My Father, Our Fraternity". He promised me to send one copy of this to my home address. In the mean time we had a chat on our sanskar and sanskriti also. And he was unhappy with new culture and trends. I recited a poetry which I composed in his excellence. Here are few lines from the same...

उत्कृष्ट संगीत संग तरंगमय जीवन आपका ,

अपने बुजुर्गों की रची रचना से घिरा चहुँ ओर है /

वो होंगे जहां भी बहुत खुश होंगे ज़रूर आपसे ,

जैसे बादलों की गडगडाहट संग नाचता मोर है /

देश विदेश के चहेते हैं आप अयान और अमान ,

मधुर सरोद स्वतारों से हर दिल की बांधे डोर है /

रहमत बरसे खुदा की आजीवन आपके आँगन में ,  

           ओझल की ओझल से इस गुहार का मच रहा शोर है // - AOD

Mother is still not well. She is recovering after such a prolonged illness. Its been really incredible finding by Medical Science. I appreciate the doctors faculty of SGPGI, Lucknow. Its all wishes and blessings of my well wishers only that she has started moving couple of steps. Its a sigh of relief after an year span of time. Now, Its relaxing and reason of smile on my family's faces. :-)

My prayers with all who are still struggling to save their lives after such a horrible cloud burst in Uttarakhand. Very appreciable effort is being done by the rescue team. I salute them !!

Love & Regards to All,

Ojhal

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod Maestro)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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 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)

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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