ASHIQ-E-MEHDI HASSAN
SALAHUDDIN’S GHAZALS WIN APPLAUSE
& HEARTS
AT MEMORABLE MUSICAL
EVENI
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE
EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER
TORONTO:
Many musical evenings and gatherings are organized in the community and city
and people attend them in large numbers.
The
quality of most of them is much below the expectation of the good listeners and
lovers of music.
On December 21, 2018, a family and friends
gathering was held in Pickering at the residence of Hameeduddin Ahmed, ex-editor
of popular Urdu monthly Awaz.
Our friend Salahuddin is a popular Ghazal singer and sings Indian and
Pakistani songs as well.
Since
Salahuddin has very deep likeness, love and respect for his teacher and ideal
the King of Ghazal Mehdi Hassan (late) so he has been given the title of Ashiq-e- Mehdi Hassan. His deliverance and
voice are charismatic and mesmerizes the audience.
The guests included Salman Siddiqui and Syed Hussain Fatmi and their spouses, who were the
father-in-laws of Hameeduddin’s two sons. Shahid Hashmi, Chairman of Canpak
Chamber of Commerce, was in Alliston and when he came to know that his friends
were present so he came rushing and enjoyed the performance of Salahuddin.
Shahid Hashmi is a very good and close family friend of Hameeduddin. We had a
very good time and that is we term as the Golden Era. Today also we keep
meeting and enjoying the God-gifted good company.
Since Ashiq-Mehdi Hassan, Salahuddin, had brought
his tracks and the family was celebrating the birthday of Hameeduddin (A
surprise for him) so we turned the occasion into a memorable musical evening.
It proved
to be a musical evening of a very good standard and met the expectation of the
good and serious listeners and lovers. Salahuddin
sang many songs and Ghazals and won the applause and hearts of the audience.
Shahid Hashmi is a distinguished leader and
a nice and practical person. Salahuddin
dedicated many of the Ghazals and songs to Shahid Hashmi, who enjoyed them and
hugged him in appreciation. He always comes along with his spouse Seema Hashmi
but that day she was in Pakistan. The couple is well known for their love and
affection for each other. The whole family is very nice and hospitable.
Our
friend Syed Muhammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors Forum (PSF) who initiated
the t plan to visit and meet Hameeduddin, could not come because of sickness.
This
coverage will enable all those who missed the event know in detail. Serious
listeners and lovers of Ghazals could invite the charismatic and mesmerizing singer
Salahuddin at their places and special events with selected audience.
Hameeduddin is a very nice and humble person.
All of our friends are mostly like him. I always wish and pray to God to keep
us intact, attached and very close to each other because it is a tremendous
blessing of God and we are very fortunate to have been blessed.
I always say that good, honest and true
people, friends and leaders are like jewels in the crown of the family,
community, society and humanity. They
are fearless, bold, determined and always ready to face the toughest
challenges. They always support and
promote the golden rules of live and work together and like, love and respect
each other in reality. This is what God and all of His holy books and chosen
people tell us.
The intention and spirit behind my vision,
work and cause is my motto: “Serve Humanity In Reality.” My first priority is
to become the powerful voice and strength of the helpless, innocent and poor
people and help, support, promote and protect them. Without the blessings of
God and help of my powerful pen and writing and friends I can never achieve
real success. This is why I always try to keep the good people and friends
closer and together.
Despite
different mindset, nature, character, thoughts and vision, they remain close to
each other’s heart and nind.
JZ’S PROFILE:
Founder of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In
Reality---SHIR), declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian
Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession
in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist
(2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic
Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner
(Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC,
Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National
Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’,
Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada,
ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior
Sub-Editor of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI,
Director of Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and
Honorary Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director
Information, Pak Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and
Honorary Basis in order to serve all people and communities. Contact: jazamedia@hotmail.com
To read more JZ’s exclusive articles , please visit: nepmcc website (Editorial
Sections. Scan years from 2004).
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