Chandigarh : Pracheen Kala Kendra launched a book “The Maestros I Met” written by senior journalist SD Sharma, an insightful account of his interviews with some of the greatest icons of the world of Indian art and culture, at M L Koser Indoor Auditorium, sector- 35/B, Chandigarh. Sh. ML Koser, Founder PKK was closely associated with Shri S.D. Sharma ji , whose lifelong contributions have significantly enriched Indian art and culture.
Prof. Arun Grover, Former , Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Dr. Harish K. Puri, renowned political scientist and historian, and Guru Dr. Shobha Koser, celebrated Kathak maestro and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee was Guest of Honors. Sh. Sajal Koser . Secretary , Pracheen Kala Kendra inaugurated the ceremony with his words of gratitude and Sh. Bhupinder Singh Mallick was the comperer of the ceremony.
The ceremony featured persuasive reflections from Dr. S.S. Bhatti, eminent architect, and Sh. Sanjay Versain, senior journalist and editor , The Times of India, Sh. Neeraj Raizada, Sh. N.S. Minhas . Adding a heartfelt touch, friends and colleagues of S.D. Sharma ji shared personal stories, celebrating his remarkable journey and invaluable contributions to the arts.
A celebration of artistry and storytelling, The Maestros I Met offers readers a rare glimpse into the lives of cultural legends through Sharma’s experienced lens.
This book shares conversations and experiences of SD Sharma with eminent personalities from various fields. The book, “The Maestros I Met” is truly a journey with the legends of India’s cultural scene as he shares personal anecdotes, in-depth studies, challenges and triumphs of various legends. This fascinating collection of personal conversations and interviews of legends or dedicated artists provides an intimate glimpse into the lives and minds of some of the most revered Indian classical maestros, singers, musicians, theatre personalities, writers, poets, from their early inspirations and rigorous training to the philosophies that shaped their art form.. Whether you are a devoted fan or a curious newcomer, this book, “The Maestros I Met” provides an invaluable understanding of the cultural heritage and artistic brilliance that will continue to inspire generations.
S.D. Sharma, an accomplished singer, a seasoned journalist and former senior executive in a Government of India enterprise, has contributed to leading newspapers such as The Tribune, The Hindustan Times and The Indian Express, where he has extensively covered cultural events and artistic endeavours. Sharma ji has had the good fortune of over 25 years of dedicated arts journalism, as a practicing musician and amateur artist as well as interacting with performing artists, directors and individual artists and on the advice of the artistic fraternity of established artists he took the bold step to bring out this publication which will surely enable the newcomers to understand the knowledge and wisdom of the old stalwarts contained herein.
