A most enjoyable evening. Liked the format very much -- music plus biography. Vikram Achreja, Advisor, Americorp Group
It was very creative and unique. Farooq Alvi, Chartered Engineer, Project Management Consultants
Congratulations to you and the team for a great show. Had a delightful time enjoying old hit numbers and learning stories behind the Kaviraaj creations. Narendra Ambwani, CEO, Coach & Business Advisor
An unforgettable experience indeed. Amazingly conceived, besides giving nostalgic memories, the drawing room format was well thought out. Kudos for a wonderful evening though short lived for me. S.N.Ananthasubramanian, President, Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Attending 'Kaviraaj Shailendra' was a unique and unforgettable experience. Personal experiences of your team of anchors with the legendary lyricist were well narrated and related to various songs written by him in different films. The presentation with background and a few black and white film scenes made it superb and different. We went back to those times of history and enjoyed songs and anecdotes in letter and spirit. His meetings with late Raj Kapoor, their interaction ultimately leading to lasting relationship that became memorable. Presence of his son as a member of your team created genuineness and authenticity and took us to those unforgettable times of history. Seeing Ameen Sayani on stage took me back to 1954 - Binaca Geetmala and his 'Bahno Aur Bhaaiyon' address to listeners. This made the evening my unforgettable and most prized possession. My compliments to you as a team leader for imagining, planning and creating such an unforgettable evening. Keep up the tempo in organising more such evenings under 'ibaadat'. Live long and keep us entertaining. S.K.Awasthi, Retd.Managing Director, PNB Capital Services Ltd.
A great honour to attend your show on Shailendra. A lovely show showcasing his literally and film works with melodious artists and musicians and your excellent style of presentation and renditions were amazing. Sir, your unique format of the programme was excellent and creative. Mesmerized all audience. Congrats to all at Ibaadat for the outstanding work…what a beautiful concept which I have not seen at all since I have been attending many musical shows a show like this. It goes without saying that Ibaadat is second to none, and leaves nothing to chance. I pray Ibaadat great success in future and continue with this great and unique and 0outstanding works for the next hundred of years as it has already become the 8th wonder of the world kind regards. Javed Shakeel Badayuni (son of Shakeel Badayuni)
I enjoyed the show and above everything the concept is unique and fantastic. Padam Bahal, General Manager-Accounts, NOCIL Ltd.
Your program was almost flawless ! Anjali & Suresh Balasubramaniam
Absolutely delightful ! I have seen all 3 shows, and have been mesmerized. What fantastic research, and how elegantly woven into an informal script. And from where did you get these singers! Suprriya is a Goddess, Sarvesh and Anand too were amazingly great. Impressed by your singing too !Please do a show at least once every quarter.Janki Ballabh, Retd.Chairman, State Bank of India
The program was excellent, really enjoyed. Atul Bapna, Vice President, MCX Stock Exchange Ltd.
It was wonderful experience and I was amazed that after 47 years of his death, his songs are still evergreen and popular. A very unique style of making use of simple Hindi words to express human values made him "Kaviraaj". I consider myself lucky to be a part of such an enjoyable evening. Yogesh Baxi, Retd.Vice President, JM Financial
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I didn't know that you sing so well indeed. The program was a great success and so many people were standing as there was overflow. Great show. Ram Bhagwat, Retd. Director, Citibank
Heartiest congratulations for a great programme. It was an outstanding programme memories of which I will always cherish. Concept, planning, execution, song and artiste selection were superb. Please keep doing such good work. Devendra Bhandari, Jt.President & Co.Secretary, Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.
How you managed so cleverly to bring forth nearly 100 songs of Shailendra in a 2 hour show. Was wishing to hear the full song of almost each mukhda that you brought in your script. The lyrics were wonderful, and the singers did full justice. Aap bhi achha gaa lete ho. Kudos for your outstanding research and seamless script. Kaviraaj show was super. Congrats to your team. Vallabh Bhansali, Chairman, Enam Securities Ltd.
To the entire team of Ibaadat a big thank you for all your sincere efforts in showcasing the Lyricist Shailendra!!! Truly a memorable experience.!! Vandana Bhardwaj
It was spectacular. My wife and I would like to be supporters and will attend every event. Please send us details on how we can support you. Neeraj Bhargava, Chief Executive Officer, Zodius
It was indeed a superb and well conceived show for lovers of poetry with some scintillating performances by your star singers. In fact I should add that the Ibaadat programme is the one I eagerly look forward to every year. I wish it can be put together more often for the sheer pleasure of the connoisseurs of good poetry. It will be my pleasure to support your noble efforts. Please let me know how I can do this.U.R.Bhat, Managing Director, Dalton Capital Advisors (India) Pvt.Ltd.
Sir, outstanding. Thank you for making us part of it. Jaideep Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Baroda Pioneer Asset Management Co.Ltd.
Enjoyed. B.K.Bhoi, Adviser-Monetary Policy Dept., Reserve Bank Of India
Kaviraaj Shailendra show was great. My wife and I enjoyed the show very much. We wish you all the best of luck for all future shows. I know they will be great hit. Neera and Pramod Bhuchar
This was my first programme and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The format was refreshingly novel and succeeded in its aim of bringing the artistes close to the audience and one enjoyed the atmosphere of an impromptu drawing room performance. The programme was well researched and the singers too were excellent. Thank you very much again for the lovely evening. R.Chandrasekhar, IIMA-73
Very good show. Enjoyed it very much. You should have more programmes in Mumbai. I would like to send some contribution to the Foundation. Amitabh Chaturvedi, Executive Vice Chairman, Purple India Holdings Ltd.
A wonderful show. We enjoyed every moment of it and relived some of our old memories through the life of Kaviraaj Shailendra, who Ibaadat bought alive. The lyrics penned by Shailendraji are touching and gave one a rare perspective on his life. I strongly urge you to keep this spirit alive and am happy to contribute towards this effort initiated by Ibaadat. Mahesh Chhabria, Partner, Actis Advisers Pvt.Ltd.
Dear Prithviji, From humble beginnings to now, the production values have improved from home grown effort to a highly slick and professional one. I would strongly recommend that this be taken to worldwide audiences of Indian Origin who will enjoy this tremendously. I am honoured to be a witness to this journey. I wish Ibaadat foundation and your team every success. Alok C. Churiwala, Managing Director, Churiwala Securities Pvt. Ltd.
I have been a fan of Shailendra from early days and have been listening his songs and occasionally reading about him. However, my experience of 135 minutes yesterday's action packed presentation cannot be described, it has to be felt only. The research on the subject was superb. Many thanks for making me a part of galaxy of audiences. All singers were superb, but most powerful voice was of Suprriya Joshii, may be because of an extra 'r' and 'i'. Once again my compliments to the entire team. B.G.Daga, Retd. Managing Director, Central Securities Depository (India) Ltd.
Enjoyed. I am not a great music fan except outstanding film music. That was you presented so well. The function was spell bounding. My Son Milan took a bet with his mother that I will not last the whole show and that I will leave early. He lost the bet! My heartiest congratulations on the success of the show . I was amazed at your organizing ability which is if I may say so far more superior to just data base! Bhupen Dalal, Chairman, Western Securities
I thank Ibaadat for giving me the opportunity to listen to the immortal lyrics of Kaviraaj Shailendra. It was well managed and presented. Anil Dave
Heartiest congratulations to all of you for an immensely enchanting and magnificent show on Kaviraaj Shailendra. Excellent presentation of splendid memoirs of the great lyricist. The compering and the one to one conversation with Dinesh Shailendraji was superb. The beautiful singing by the wonderful singers took us into the glorious era as every song made us more thirsty. Words fail to appreciate the Herculean task you have taken to revive and immortalize the forgotten gems of music industry. I wish to be part of all the future shows always. Jigar Desai, Sr.Manager, Sunidhi Securities & Finance Ltd.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to part of the Ibaadat show. It at all possible this show was even more beautiful that the previous show. It was a magical evening, full of the gentle beauty of poetry and music. I am really grateful for having been included.Faye D’Souza, Asst.Editor, ET Now
Many congrats for your wonderful programme. I really enjoyed every bit of it. Many many thanks for inviting me, it was truly a wonderful evening. Aarti Dua, Associate Editor, Features, Telegraph
Great program! Sorry I missed the earlier ones because of geographical distances. Hope to see many more in future. Madhu Dubashi, Retd. Director, CRISIL
It was indeed a pleasure to attend your show! You guys are doing a fabulous job with production design research and your singers are super as well. All in all a wonderful experience! Urvashi and Nitin Gadekar
Another wonderful and nostalgic evening ! May the ibadaat journey be blessed as ever.Dr.Madhuri Gawande and Vinayak Gawande
Thanks for an informative and musical treat on the life and lyrics of Kaviraj Shailendra on Friday the 30th August. Indeed, when we listen to a melodious song, we immediately identify the singer (there have been so few that it is easy to identify). Sometimes we are able to remember music composer. But rarely do we remember or know the soul behind the lyric. It is through programmes like this that we learn about struggle and life of the great lyricist. I must confess I did not know that so many of touching and meaningful songs that I have enjoyed over last 40 years were actually penned by Shailendra. I must also confess that, Connoisseur of Urdu shayari that I am, I attended the programme with some trepidation, since Kaviraj Shailendra wrote only in Hindi. But I was floored after I was educated on who the lyricist was behind so many of melodious songs. You also hit the nail on the head when you said during the programme 'When you are happy, you enjoy the music, when you are sad, you understand the lyric". How true indeed! And you have found a gem in Suprriya Joshii. So melodious is her voice that in first couple of her songs, I suspected it was original song playing in the background, with her lip synching! I and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the programme and look forward to receiving invitation for next one. I like the format of the programme very much, as it tells audience of life and anecdotes about the shayar. The programme was great. Praveen Godbole, Regional Manager, New India Assurance Co.Ltd.
We had appreciated the earlier programme so much that sometimes it is difficult to live up to expectations that have been built up. However I must say that the programme was scintillating and memorable. I was truly delighted to see a different facet of you, as a music lover and compere. Thoroughly enjoyed the presentation, format of the programme and the excellent shayari & music. Jayant Gokhale, Partner, Gokhale & Sathe
I simply loved it. I appreciate the entire passion, gufta-gu informal discussion atmosphere and most important the karaoke interwoven into the fabric of this creation. More power to you! Ankur Gupta, Proman Associates Pvt.Ltd.
Maan gaye bhaisab. A wonderful, heart-touching show. My only complaint...it was too short, should have been at least 2 hours more. Atul Gupta, Director, Multiflex, Nagpur
Mesmerizing. Every minute was worth millions or shall I say priceless going back home as hungry as I came as what you gave was just one bite but the one bite itself was worth it. I need to buy you a new watch. The one you have...the time moves very fast. This show should have run till the morning hours. Very satisfied with all aspects of the show...very dissatisfied that it was so short! J.N.Gupta, Managing Director, Stakeholder Empowerment Services Pvt.Ltd. ( Ex Executive Director, SEBI)
We immensely enjoyed the event on Shailendra ji. The evening was just too beautiful and the event itself flawlessly organized. Even though the only music I listen to is old Hindi film music, I was not aware of the number of songs which owe their existence to Shailendra ji! You have asked for 3 suggestions to improve the programme. I can't think of even one ! I must say that Ibaadat's events are supported by extraordinary singing talent. Suprriya is one such person! Thank you very much for sending us the invitation. Many congratulations and best wishes for future events. Gautam Gupte, Director-ECM, Ambit Corporate Finance Pvt.Ltd.
Great show…the audience really seemed to be enjoying! Well done! Proud of you…Love
Pranav Haldea, Managing Director, Prime Database
It was one of the excellent music programmes that I have ever attended. It was really a treat for music aficionados like me. My hearty congratulations to you and your team. We enjoyed your singing too - a little known facet of yours. Honestly, though I have always enjoyed songs by Shailendra, I never knew so much information about his life and his journey in the cinema world. The presentation was very good. N.Hariharan, Chief General Manager, Securities & Exchange Board of India
Congratulations! The show was awesome as always. Chitra Jain, Gaja Capital Advisors
We thoroughly enjoyed the programme. In fact it was highly creditable to see that how each and every thread emanating from the short life of 43 years of Shailendra Ji as a poet and as a thinker was separately selected, treated and weaved into a canvas that we all know today as the filmy journey of Shailendra Ji. No other poet can ever dare to portrait so vividly and frankly the feelings of the masses as well as his own feelings through his poems / geets as done by him. All through the program the presentation was completely altogether new and carrying the audience with them. It was not an easy task to present such a vast and even very minute information about the lyrist without doing lot of research and home work. You and your team deserve all the credit and applaud for the same. We wish you and your team all the success in your future endeavour.D.B.Jain, Retd. General Manager, Century Rayons
आदरणीय हल्दिया साहब, नमस्कार. बड़े लंबे अरसे के बाद एक ऐसा प्रोग्राम देखने और सुनने को मिला जिसने हिला भी दिया और रुला भी दिया. बेहद नफासत और सलीके से काता और बुना हुआ प्रोग्राम. प्रोग्राम के पूरे समय भीतर ही भीतर सुखद आनंद की अनुभूति होती रही और लगा की मानो हम अनवरत प्रार्थना (इबादत) कर रहे हैं. इस सफलता के लिए आपको और आपकी पूरी टीम को बहुत बहुत बधाई और ढेरों शुभकामनाएं. 'इबादत' का हम भी अटूट हिस्सा बन सके तो हमें बेहद खुशी होगी. अपने आगामी प्रकल्पों में हमें याद रखियेगा. आभार व सदभावना के साथ, Kirti Jain, Dy. General Manager, Small Industries Development Bank of India
Congrats one of the finest programs I have ever seen. Keep it up. Padam Jain, Retd. Director, Anand Rathi Securities Ltd.
We had a lovely evening…Shukriya. Ahmed Javed, Addl. Director General Police-Maharashtra
I fully agree with Shailendraji..in good times we enjoy music, in sad times we listen to lyrics...true...in these tough times we are all listening to the lyrics and truly enjoying them thoroughly...soul stirring and uplifting! Thanks again for inviting us to a fantastic evening! Dhanpal Jhaveri, Director, Everstone Capital
Another brilliantly put up show. Totally loving it. While the shows are done after a considerable wait in Mumbai…the waiting period is certainly worth it. Malvika Joshi, Mint
Let me congratulate you & your entire team for taken efforts such wonderful event. “Kaviraj Shailendra” was such great lyricist, his simplicity in wording of songs, entire play was admirable. Mukesh Kachalia, Asst.Vice President–ECM, Axis Capital Ltd.
आप सब लोगों का शुक्रिया अदा करना चाहती हूँ कि आज इतने बरसों बाद भी आप लोग इस तरह शैलेन्द्र जी पर प्रोग्राम करते हैं, उनको याद करते हैं. जितने भी हमारे पुराने या अभी जो उनके गाने सुनने वाले हैं , सब को बहुत ही ज़्यादा अच्छा लगता है. आप लोगों का ये प्यार शैलेन्द्र जी के लिए, जो आदर है , और जो आप इतना कर रहे हैं, उसके लिए मैं बहुत आभारी हूँ.
Shivani Kailash ( Shailendra’s wife’s sister)
Kudos once again for making yet another memorable evening! I admire and applaud your efforts on putting this evening together. Bharati Kalle, Yoga Teacher
Thank you once again for the opportunity to experience yet another magical evening . Truly engaging and entertaining. Madhukar Kamath, Group CEO & MD, DDB Mudra Group
Show was amazing touching beautiful never attain before. Mind blowing keep it up. Mrs. Kamath
It was excellent. Sanjiv Kapur, General Manager, BSE Ltd.
Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Vivek Kaul, Consulting Editor-Business, Firstpost.Com
I would like to congratulate you on the wonderful Ibaadat show. It was a pleasure sitting through it. It is the entire team's hard work, research and strife for excellence that comes together beautifully, making this a truly wonderful event. Thank you to you and the entire Ibaadat team for the wonderful show and hope to be a part of many more.Gesu Kaushal, Executive Director, Kotak Mahindra Capital Co.Ltd.
Enjoyed the show and there were some fond memories, passion and tears as one travelled through over 50 years of life. Arun Kejriwal, Founder, Kejriwal Research & Investment Services (P) Ltd.
The Shailendra show was in keeping with the high standards which you have set. The format has remained fresh and interesting, though it is now the third (or fourth?) personality being celebrated. And, as ever, there is the quality of the singers, among whom Sarvesh really stands out. Anyway, all our best wishes to Ibaadat for continued success in the future. Ashok Kejriwal
Thanks for giving me the opportunity it was a great show. My heartiest congratulations and best wishes to you and the Ibaadat team. Harun R.Khan, Dy.Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Jo bhi karte ho kamaal ka karte ho. Have admired your passion and dedication in your capital market domain and investor protection. I can see the same thing in Ibaadat. Aur ab kaun sa naya rang dikhlaoge? Your show Kaviraaj Shailendra deserves a national Award. You are really doing full justice to your cause...bringing the poet to life again. Except for 3 songs, didn't know the rest were composed by Shailendra. What a great poet and a human being. Take this show to every single city/town in the country. Let me say it again that you are doing yeoman service in bringing memory of these men of Indian musical diaspora to life. We appreciate your efforts. Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Retd. Chairman, Bank of Baroda
Thank you very much for inviting us for such a great program and we enjoyed a lot. It was very well organised program. Atul and Vandana Khandelwal
Memorable evening. It was a very well compiled show. As far as enjoyment quotient for me goes it was a 10/10. Top quality of singers. Songs with music, songs without music and parodies...all well thought of. Great research on the poet. I would want to see you sing a full song in future. Ravi Khandelwal, Chairman, Kebab Factory, Hyderabad
Enjoyed the program thoroughly. It was well conceived and very nicely presented. The whole effect has been very mesmerizing. Santosh Kumar Khandelwal, D&H Secheron Electrodes Pvt.Ltd.
Thanks for such a fabulous event. Shailendra had been my childhood star. He had so many unmatched songs. Brijesh Koshal, Retd. Managing Director, Nomura Securities
It was an excellent evening. It was not only a musical show but lots of knowledge show. All performed excellently. Hiren Kothari
The presentation format was refreshingly different, unlike any other I have seen. Elegant, understated and focused. I sensed a strong feel of Delhi in it. Not that I am complaining; having travelled to that city dozens of times and being a Delhi-lover too. The research was top class and the singers did a good job. I wonder if a recording of Shailendra's voice exists. My search in this regard hasn't thrown up anything so far but it seems unlikely that none is extant. Dinesh Shailendra might know better. Being passionate about both, Urdu poetry and Hindi film music, I found many of his poetic expressions profound and inspiring. A case in point being: Jiye ja rahe hain ai zindagi, Ki aaj tak koi humse pyaar karta hai Deepak Kripalani
Congratulations for a super show again. Shaila Kulkarni, Director, PRIME Database, Mumbai
I am so much thankful to you for inviting us over for the show and also for conceptualizing such a great platform which music lovers will cherish in times to come. I was both happy and sad after watching the show, sad because I missed first two of these occasions. I completely enjoyed the show, the singers you have chosen added some spike to the show, they were simply brilliant, each and every one of them. And last but not the least, the way the show was carried out was extremely nice, the casual chit chat and talks updated us all with so many pieces we would have never known.Saurabh Maloo, Asst.Vice President-Treasury, HDFC Bank Ltd.
At the outset, it was one of such wonderful evenings of my life. I got connected (you know what I mean). Actually, it started with the name itself - Ibaadat. Such a wonderful name you have for this initiative, I was there for Ibaadat. And you all became 'gateway'.
For me, it was a total connection - Ibaadat. Nothing was missing. Pradeep Malu, Istreet Network
Thank you for remembering us for this unique annual music event in Mumbai. We thoroughly enjoy the original themes and the emotional and historical contents of the event. It is also a great platform for young and upcoming artists to showcase their talents. Very well done, keep it up. S.K.Mitra, Chairman, QSK Advisory Pvt.Ltd.
For us it was an evening of delight to the highest order. The show Kaviraaj Shailendra was enthralling and absolutely captivating because of its unique format of combining the story telling and music in flash back. The magical influence it left with the audience was giving a feeling as if we just came out after spending some time with Shailendraji himself. The organisers deserve kudos for such a well researched and well organised programme. Although it is not meant for the masses, I was wondering if the show can be televised then the fragrance can reach out to millions of fans. I will recommend that UTI, as an organisation would like to be associated with this noble cause for your next production. Debashish Mohanty, Head-Retail, UTI Asset Management Co.Ltd.
Very good show. Very good concept and execution. Outstanding singers. Kamal Morarka, Chairman, Gannon Dunkerley & Co. Ltd.
Totally floored. A complete but unparalleled package. I want to become an active Ibaadati! Suhail Nathani, Founder, Economic Laws Practice-Advocates & Solicitors
A very enjoyable evening at the Kaviraaj Shailendra Show. Apart from excellent singing, esp. by Suprriya & Sarvesh (he should have sung more !), the production was smooth & just the right length. It must have been difficult to choose from Shailendra's extensive repertoire, but you managed to showcase so many great songs ! Kudos to you all ! As for suggestions, please do choose a larger venue ! Keep up the good work !T.L.Palanikumar, Director, SBI Mutual Fund
The event was really well organized and I thought the talent on display, your compere-ship were all excellent. And looked like you had a full house, with standing room only. This time too, we felt the show was really great, song selections were excellent and your technique of presentation was unique and interesting. Through your unique dialogue style, conversational storytelling we were able to get a glimpse of the life and times of Kaviraaj Shailendra and a taste of the wonderful music he created. Well Done Indeed!!Nithya and M G Parameswaran, Creative Director, FCCB Draft ULka
It was great pleasure to attend the Kaviraaj Shailendra show; the songs, poetry recitals, talks about the various aspects of the life and journey of Shailendraji was very entertaining and enchanting. The hard work and efforts put in by every individual involved with the show were clearly seen and a big thank you for organising such a mesmerising event. Hope you organise many more such events in the future and our best wishes to the Ibaadat foundation. Riva Parekh
We both attended and it was an incredible experience. Absolutely no improvements needed - but do send us invites for the Delhi event too! Sandeep Parekh, Partner, Finsec Law Advisors
A big thank you. I have witnessed the journey of an emerging new phenomena. You have changed the definition of how a musical program should be presented as a tribute to a great personality. Over these two years the format, the quality and the presentation has improved tremendously. The dedication, the sincerity, the efforts and the painstaking research you and the team have done shows in the performance. Hats off to Ibaadat. I hope the Authorities take a lesson from you has how to preserve the great Indian talent and culture. May your tribe grow. Rajnikant Patel, Ex Managing Director, Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd.
It was my first such event and it was very meticulously planned and we thoroughly enjoyed the show. Ankush Pitale, Managing Director-ECM, Religare Capital Markets Ltd.
It is an amazing series that you have created. Congratulations!! Shanu Pugalia ( W/0 Editor, CNBC Awaaz)
It was a joy and I enjoyed the 'jazbaat' more than anything else. Satya Narayanan R., Chairman, CL Educate Ltd.
It was an absolutely delightful evening, especially for someone like me who grew up with Vividh Bharti and AIR Urdu Service always on at home. I feel very sad now for missing the ones on Shakeel and Neeraj. Hope Ibaadat brings more programmes to Mumbai. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Executive Editor, Mint
Kaviraj Shailendra was beautifully conceptualized and thoroughly enjoyable, bringing back old memories. Kudos to you and team at the Ibaadat Foundation. Maya Rao
Show was great. Enjoyed it. S.Ramesh, Jt.Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Capital Co.Ltd.
The Ibaadat Team, Congratulations! What a fantastic Shradhanjali to Kaviraaj Shailendra. The choice of lyrics could not have been better. The script was very crisp. Compliments to all the participants for making it look so natural. As Shri Shalendra ji wrote, “Dil ka haal kahe dil wala” every member put in his heart and soul into making it such a wonderful evening. When somebody speaks or sings from the heart, only those with a heart can hear it. You all touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of being a part of the celebrations. What all of you did on and behind the stage was “Ibaadat” in the true sense. Arvind Rawat, Partner, Paper Print Services
It was such a wonderful experience. All the more so the manner in which it was delivered. A baithak / an evening out in the verandah with friends chatting away and reminiscing – it was the best possible life discussion that I have seen. Programmes like these take one beyond the obvious and bring forth the life of the artist. It was also saddening to learn of the family struggle in aftermath of Shailendra’s untimely demise.Charan Rawat, Director & Head-Compliance, India, Barclays Bank PLC
What a show! Touched my heart to the core. Beautiful, different concept, perfect execution...as if it was being done by a professional company! I quite liked the informal setting, and amateur actors. The singers ...no words to describe them. Why did I miss your earlier shows? Vinod Rawat
The show was just awesome; the narration n screenplay was very natural and engaging. Very well thought and executed. Didn't know anything about Kaviraj Shailendra before the show. And post the show you turned me into a huge fan of his. Surya Rawka, Vice President, Standard Chartered Bank
It was an excellent show as always. I hope you will do many more such memorable shows of great lyricists and showcase the wealth of our culture. Sanjay Sachdev, Chairman, Blufin Advisors Pvt.Ltd.
I must extremely Thank You for inviting me and taking thru the wonderful journey of Kaviraaj Shailendra. It was really a memorable occasion for me to be there as little did I know about Kaviraaj’s background and his contribution. I have always been the ardent fan of practically all his songs but honestly never went beyond it. Therefore it was a very enriching and humbling experience for me to see a great mind trying to simplify his thoughts and reach out to the masses. And so appropriately it was presented by you and the team. Some fabulous singers like Suprriya got every one in the mood. Overall I was very pleased with this show and it was really a good gesture to bring the family on stage and bring back the old memories of a never forgotten Kaviraaj. My sincere best wishes to Ibaadat and kudos to all the contributors for a wonderful job they are doing.Aparna Salunke, Vice President-Depositary Receipts, BNY Mellon
It was a pleasure to attend the show on Kaviraj Shailendra ji... we all enjoyed the show ..the content, and excellent singing and the way YOu all conducted the show.. I really cannot think of anything to say regarding changes... it was all wonderful... looking forward to more such shows in the future. Aparajita Sarkar
The show was indeed enjoyable. Excellent content. मैं बहुत शुक्रगुज़ार हूँ इस गज़ब की संस्था का…इबादत… जिन्होंने इबादत के रूप में ही ये बीड़ा उठाया है कि अच्छे अच्छे शौरा अच्छे अच्छे गीतकारों के गीतों को इन्होंने इतने ख़ूबसूरत तरीके से, बिलकुल informally यहाँ आकर, बैठ कर गाया और इतना ख़ूबसूरत गाया… बहुत बहुत मुबारक और एक बार ख़ास तौर से ताली और ज़ोरदार तालियाँ पृथ्वी भाई के लिये. इसी तरह करते रहिये इबादत और हर साल बुलाते रहिये हमें. Ameen Sayani, Famous Radio Artiste/Compere
The show was outstanding in all respects. I have been seeing a number of Musical Shows but can assure you quality wise I think they are no match to the Ibaadat show which you organize. Please keep it up. I felt most proud attending the Kaviraj Shailendra Show because nearly 90% of the songs which were staged were originally recorded at our end. Great program once again. Keep it up! Rajkumar Seksaria, Director, Famous Cine Laboratory
Wonderful program, as always. Dignified, well-thought through and undiluted focus on enhancing the beauty of good poetry (rather than just good music). Selection of poems was excellent and the inter-connecting details always very lively and interesting even though well-known. Excellent. Bharat Shah, Director, Ask Investment Holdings Pvt.Ltd.
The show was just fantastic and very well organised. The format is so unique and clearly brought out the genius of the person that Kaviraaj Shailendra was, which we wouldn't have known otherwise (despite enjoying all his songs!) Enjoyed the show thoroughly. Compliments to you and your entire team for putting together a wonderful show.Bhavesh A.Shah, Managing Director-Investment Banking, JM Financial Consultants Pvt.Ltd.
The hall was full. I stood and enjoyed the show. Nilesh Shah, President-Corporate Banking, Axis Bank Ltd.
It was an amazing show. Enjoyed it verrrrry much. Nisha Shah, Associate Director, Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Pvt.Ltd.
Compliments to all of you for putting a fabulous show on Shailendra. We had a great evening reliving the eternal songs from the Kaviraj. The end with Guide was truly marvelous! Thanks you once again. Rashesh Shah, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.
Once again many thanks for another excellent evening! No words to describe the pleasure! Snehal Shah, Director, Reliance Equity Advisors (India) Ltd.
Dear Prithvi. The essence and soul of the show and the performers was brilliant to say the least. On a larger note I would like to reiterate again that you should make a pilot film and sell it to Discovery or some other TV Cannel as beautiful chronicles of poetry from the past so that it has the potential of reaching a larger audience. Priya Shaikh, EMDI Institute of Mass Communication
Thank you…we enjoyed your ibaadat program. Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director-Equity Capital Markets, Deutsche Equities India Pvt.Ltd.
This is an evening I shall cherish for a long time. The different kind of format used for the presentation has come as a rare and refreshing change. It is said that there is no text without context. So the little nuggets of background information that you provided with respect to the creation of particular songs helped in the embellishment of the proceedings to a considerable extent. And involving Shailendra's son throughout the programme was a masterstroke - lending a great degree of grace and authenticity.Shankara Sharma
We enjoyed the programme tremendously. I was actually thinking of suggesting to you, if you find me fit - can help you do some research for the upcoming topics and programmes. Please keep up your unparalleled passion and devotion to the cause of Ibaadat. G.S.Singh, Chief Consultant, Edumint Advisory Services
You are setting higher and higher benchmarks every time. May god give you more success in your endeavour. U.K.Sinha, Chairman, Securities & Exchange Board of India
All in all the show was an absolute joy and the nuggets of information, the anecdotes and the vast reference material (including over 70 song references, I have a list of 60 but I started listing them a little later in the show) gave a birds eye view of Kaviraaj Shailendra's work with great felicity. Thank you once again for an evening of poetic / lyrical bliss. Arvind Sonde
I am grateful to you and the entire Ibaadat team for making me part of this memorable evening. It was a fantastic show, which as very well scripted and flawlessly executed. It brought Kaviraaj Shailendra's fabulous poetry live! Presentation of the show, Script, Song selection, Singers, Musical arrangements everything was splendid. Heartiest Congratulations to Ibaadat team for putting up one more unforgettable show. Paresh Soni, Dy.Vice President-Investment Banking, HDFC Bank Ltd.
The event was fascinating and absorbing as is the case with all your do's. Can't think of a better way than to sit back and remember all the days that have gone by musically!!I can't think of any way to improve the show. The format is both informal and comprehensive at the same time. I wish your future programs all success. N. Srinivas, Director – Technical, Lloyd Insulations India Ltd.
If you have heard all songs of Shailendra you have ‘lived’ life! Thanks for a wonderful evening. O.P.Srivastava, Retd.Director, ICICI Venture Capital
The program was indeed very well organized and conceptualized. Suresh Surana, RSM Astute Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
The programme was outstanding & we all had a good time. Wish you success in your endeavour to remember such legends & remember the old music. I would be happy to contribute to the cause. Vijay Taparia, Executive Director, Supreme Industries Ltd.
I would really like to thank you for organising an outstanding show on Shailendraji. It was an outstanding show with excellent comparing and all the singers Anand, Sarvesh, Suprriya and Naveenji were just superb. Looking for shows in the coming years. Sunil O.Thaker, Insurance Advisor
I have no words to describe how wonderful yesterday's show was and am so glad I was there to enjoy every minute of it. The overwhelming feeling of nostalgia for lovely music words and poetry in a context of simple true values makes one indeed wonder at where we have come today. I congratulate you for keeping alive this tradition of Urdu and Hindi poetry in such a popular manner! The performance of the anchors, singers and the entire production team was outstanding and their sincerity and enthusiasm was palpable adding to the experience. Congratulations to you and the entire team ! Usha Thorat, Director, Centre For Advanced Financial Research & Learning-RBI, Retd. Dy. Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Awesome man… Excellent, awesome, Nostalgic, very entertaining……Dr.Manoj Vaish, CEO & Managing Director, NSDL Database Management Ltd.
Thank you for a memorable and delightful evening. I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would remember it for a long time. I do want to wish Ibaadat the very best in its mission and success with its future programs. Harsh Vardhan, Partner, Bain & Co.India Pvt.Ltd.
You guys at Ibaadat have cone a long way.. this was very very nice, to put work of if a great poet like Shailendraji in 2 hours must be a task. I personally did not want the show to end. Awaiting your next. Suneela Verma
Once again it was a fantastic program like last time elegant, well researched, well conducted, excellent singers & thoroughly professional. Nilesh Vikamsey, Partner, Khimji Kunverji & Co.