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Tagore regales Doha Audience with Rafi Tunes
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By Iqbal Manna Team Mangalorean Qatar

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Doha November 7, 2008: The much expected musical extravaganza 'Doha Ki Shaam Rafi Ke Naam' hosted by Tulu Koota Qatar, was a hit in the jam packed audience at Doha Cinema today.  People thronged the venue to listen to the golden greats of legendary Indian Singer Late Mohammed Rafi and fine tuned by the renowned singer hailing from Tulunadu Mr. Tagore Das.

The mega event was officially declared open with a welcome address by the president of Tulu Koota Qatar, Mr. Ravi Shetty.  This was followed by the lightening of the lamp by Mrs. Jyothi Ravi Shetty, Mrs. Pramila Divakar Poojary, Mrs. Reshma Prakash Ajila & Mrs. Veni Maroly.  The Team Co-ordinator of the 10 member troupe Mr. Ivan D'Souza gave the introduction of the artists.

"Darde Dil Darde Jigar"….Tagore opened the curtain by an emotional song of Rafi to commemorate his dedication to all his fans music lovers. The song picked from the film 'Karz' was the starter of the show. The first duet "Vaada Karle Saajna Tere bina maina rahun" from the film 'Hath Ki Safayee' gave the entry for the female singer Mrs. Anita Samson.

It was then the turn for a fast number of Rafi from the film "Farz", "Mast Baron ka mei Aashik", which seemed to be wakeup call to the young audience to leave their seats.  Tagore warmed up the audience with another love hit 'Ye Mera Prem Pathr Padkar' from the film "Sangam." The much awaited super hit song from the film "Teesri Kasam" "aaja ajaa mein hun pyaar theraa" set the pace for the rest of the evening followed by the evergreen hit of Rafi from the film "Suraj"  'baharo phool barsavo mera meheboob aya hai'.  Tagore Das, with his  timeless renditions took the audience back into memory lane.

Known to be tireless singer, he kept the crowd busy with the evergreen hits of Rafi for the first one hour show.   Classical songs of Rafi saheb  followed from the film Kohinoor "madhuban mera radhika Naachere" and "Laal chadi maiy'daan chadi" picked from the film Janwar.

The much awaited super hit Qawali 'parda hai parda hai' from Amar Akbar Antony held the packed crowd spellbound. The duet song 'ohh hasina zulfoon wali' from the film Theesi Manzil , 'aaja're aa-zara' from love in Tokyo, 'chup gaye sare' a duet from Do Raste, 'aap ke peheloo mei aakar roo diya' picked from film Mera Saya, duet song from the film Aaradhana "ghungu na rahi hai bhavar khil rahi hai kali kali' were few of the hit songs picked among 35 songs sung by Tagore in the span of four hours.

Tagore also gave surprises by singing other than Rafi tunes. He sang Talak Mehmouds super hit "itna na mujse pyaar bada ke mein yek badhal aawara" from film Chaya, Hemanth Kumars "bekaraar karke muje yun na jaye ye' from film Bhees saal baad, Mannadeys classical song "laaga chunri mei daag chupavon kaise" from Dil Hi Tho hai, were special gifts to the audience.

The show however seemed incomplete until Tagore came out with a Tulu song picked from Koti Channaya 'Khemmale tha brahmma yenkle kula dayyvo bhramma'.  This song thrilled the Tulu community as it was for the first time that Tagore had sung a Tulu song.  This was followed by two Kannada hits one from Mungaru male 'aanusithide yako' and Nagu nagutha from the film Bangarada Manushya. The hits from local languages added that special touch of musical flavor to the night.

The last session of the event Gheet Mala (Sitaron Ke Saath Rafi) was filled with humor as Tagore opted for Rafi sahebs fast and sad songs mix up.  'hum kale hain tho kyahuva dil wale hain'  (film Gumnaam) muje duniya walo sharabi na samjo from film Leader followed by fast song "Bakkamma Bakkamma Bakkamma vakade Pathora" gave the conclusive notes for the show.

The other supporting artists where Mr. Pappan of Kerala who played the organ, Mr. Joy S(Guitar), Mr. Shabir Das (Tabla), Mr. Joy(Congo-Drum), Mr. Nikhil Ram (Saxophone and Flute), composer Mr. Azeez. Well-known TV Anchors of Tulu Nadu Mr. Avinash Kamath campered the show.

Later all the artists were felicitated by Tulu Koota, compered duly by Mrs. Milan Arun, the star artist of Tulu Koota Qatar. Cultural Secretary Mrs. Sudha Shetty proposed the vote of thanks.

The sponsors of the event were Mr. Chidanand of M. Pallonji Qatar and the main sponsor was Mr. Ravi Shetty of Advance Technical Services. 

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Nar Bahadur Singh & Friends, Qatar Nov 11, 2008
Good show and nice songs of Rafi. Female voice was also good. Good people Tulu Koota Qatar. Tagore voice was just like Rafi. I love his songs very much. We all Nepali friends enjoyed the show. Nothing looked boring all 4 hours. Nice photo and nice writing. We are happy to see lot of photos.

Good luck all members of Indian community. bye
joseph fernandes, Qatar Nov 9, 2008
Good show Tulu Koota.Congratulations to Tagor And his troup.
Shabab Ahmed Bhojpur/Bihar, Qatar Nov 9, 2008
I was one of the spectator of the event. Being from Hindi belt, what I loved the most was the special gesture and hospitality treatment by Tulu Koota members. I was closly watching Mr. Manna who never missed any spectators to wish and smile.

I was sitting at the 1st Balcony and watched the complete event upto the end. Mr. Tagore kept us warm upto the end. His two classical songs was superb. Anitha Samson's solo song was touching. Tabla artists Mr. Shabbir was eathquake at the auditorium.
An event to be kept on my record books. I wish Tulu Koota will host many such programes in future to entertain the entire Indian Community at large.
Milaan Arun, Qatar, Qatar Nov 9, 2008
For the ones who were not there to witness this excellent program, Mr.Iqbal Manna has done justice by covering the whole event. It is evident from the expressions of the audience from various angles he has captured on his camera that Tagore ji supported by a superb orchestra took the whole Doha Cinema by storm. For us, members of Tulu Koota Qatar celebrating our 10th anniversary under the able and dynamic leadership of Mr.Ravi Shetty, this was like a topping on the birthday cake. The memorable voice of Mohd Rafi in the form of Tagorji is still ringing in our ears and will stay there for a long long time to come…... Appreciation also goes to Anita who sang superbly and Avinash who compared with so much fervor as it added more flavor to the program. Qatar’s Tulu Bhandavas!!!!! The Party has just begun…
Yousuf H. Ullal, Qatar Nov 9, 2008
Hello Tulu Koota & M.COM Team

Good show, first of its kind at Qatar, well organized, no boring speeches, Tagore kept all of us busy with golden greats of Rafi, Female singer Anitha was marvelous, Udupi TV anchor Avinash was splendid, Hospitality treatment of Koota brothers and sisters was indeed touching, the special feature of quiz added the humor, Ravi Shetty and Milan of Koota looked very professional in handling the stage
As said, for every success of a man a woman’s part plays a major role, M.COM deserves applauses as a key player for the success of this event, by giving a vast coverage very often and keeping all of us updated. Well done M.COM team for your major role for the every success of Tulu Koota Events.
MUNEER AHAMED SHEIKH, Qatar Nov 9, 2008
GOOD JOB IQBAL MANNA AND TULU KOOTA TEAM IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL SHOW.

WELL DONE IQBAL MANNA
Mohammed Ashraf, Qatar Nov 8, 2008
Evergreen show presented by Qatar Tulu Koota creatd a history at Doha. Legendary Indian Singer Late Mohammed Rafi came alive when Tagore Das started tuning his voice.

Well organized programe by Tulu brothers.

Hats off to team Mangalorean Qatar for their tireless efforts for timely updates of every events of Tulu Koota Qatar which kept all of us to feel one family under one plateform.
P.Ramachandra, Qatar Nov 8, 2008
I wish to express the following as a spectator of the event.

Tulukoota Qatar inherent tradition of active involvement of previous office bearers of in organizing the event was exemplified once again.

In addition to entertaining the audience with the songs of Mohd Rafi, the gesture of Mr. Tagore Das by singing songs in Kannada, Tulu was really nice.

The untiring services rendered by Mr. Sridhar Nayak at Ticket Sales Counter and welcoming of event viewers by Mr. Vivian D’ Souza were impressive.

The spontaneous classical dance along sidelines of centre-stage from Mr.Mammuni with perfect synchronization to classical tunes of Md. Rafi was outstanding.

The compere of the event Mr.Avinash was very aggressive true to the tradition of RJ, while the short ceremony of facilitating the artists which was compeered by Mrs. Milan Arun was perfect with grace and charm.
Arshad Anwar, Qatar Nov 8, 2008
Tagore's tune recalled Rafi memories in a well organized show by Tulu Koota Qatar yesterday. The show presented for 4 hours kept the crowd on toes. It was my first ever experience at Qatar a show which could be a memory for ever.

Many thanks to the President Mr. Ravi Shetty, past presidents Mr. Divakar Poojary, Mr. Prakash Ajila and of course Mr. Iqbal Manna for all their tireless efforts to stage such a wonderful show.

The hospitality treatment of Tulu Koota volunteers both male and females were excellent; which reads the discipline of such a great organization of tulu expatriates.
Rajanikanth Shenoy, Kudpi, India Nov 8, 2008
Mr. Tagore has certainly taken the Crowd into a world of fantasy with his talents!

Mr. Ravi Shetty and Mr. Iqbal Manna, you have certainly arranged Mr. Tagore's programme well. Three cheers to Tulu Koota, Qatar.!
Riyaz Sheikh Bahrain, Bahrain Nov 8, 2008
What a splindid event Qatar tulu brothers organised. Memories of Indian great singer dashed Qatar audience. Report and photographs reveals the crowd enjoyment dancing for Rafi tune by Mr. Tagore Das.

Happy to see several families and friends from my native place in the photographs. Nice coverage Dear. Mr. Iqbal Manna with word by word.

I am sure Bahrain tulu forum will now be serious on staging such a wonderful show.
Deepak Shetty, Qatar Nov 8, 2008
Mr. Tagore das with his magical voice, took us back to the lanes of yester years with some melodious songs, sung by late Mr.Mohd Rafi. His entire troupe supported him well in their own way making the evening a memorable one. Hats off to Mr. Tagore Das for his tireless non-stop 4 hours of singing.

The entire show was well organised with much emphasis on music than boring speeches. Congratulations to Ravi Anna and his committee members for organising such a fantastic show in Doha.

Mr. Iqbal Manna deserves a special word of "appreciation" for his prompt press coverage.

Deepak shetty
Ravi Raj & Family Mangalore, India Nov 7, 2008
Hello Tulu Koota Qatar

Hats off to you tulu brothers...what a fantastic programe in Arab World. Tagore Das has thrilled the whole crowd.

Manna ji did not leave anything to cover the event with every word of the show. Wonderful photographs linedup gave the real feelings of the complete event. You have done it again Manna ji we enjoyed seeing it even though we are far away.

Dear Ravianna, you deserve applause for your tireless effort. Fantastic show presented. Mangaloreans are proud of you here..keep up your good work.
 
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