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Taking artiste’s consent before announcing award vital: Ayaan Ali Bangash

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Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Celebrated sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who refused to receive the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2017 in the field of in the field of Hindustani Instrumental Music, say not taking consent of artistes before announcing an award, breaks the set rules and offends them.

On Wednesday, Ayaan tweeted about the brothers’ decision not to accepting the award, which was announced without their consent by the Sangeet Natak Academi “at this stage of our lives after serving the world of music for over 25 years”.

What was the actual reason behind the response — because the announcement happened without their consent, or whether they were being given the award too late?

Ayaan told IANS over phone from US: “Before we say anything, we would like to mention that we were very blessed to know Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb personally and received his blessings on numerous occasions. The reason is both — without consent and too late in the day! It is an international rule to take consent from an artiste before an award is bestowed.

“An award cannot be imposed upon an artiste if it is an honour. It is the height of insensitivity and humiliation from Sangeet Natak Akademi, especially to announce our names in this category without our consent,” he said.

Amaan added: “We are also very surprised with the members of the General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi at their thought of nominating us for this award at this stage of our life, especially since we have been sharing the same music festivals for over fifteen years with them! I wish they took our consent officially before making a public announcement.

Being the son of iconic Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, both the artistes learnt the stringed instrument from a young age and started performing across the globe. They said the love and appreciation from the audience matters to them the most than an award.

“For me, awards are all manmade. For me, the love and reward by the Almighty means a lot… Getting the love of people and having a full house is an award,” said Amaan.

Ayaan added: “We thank God that we have always received rewards in the from music lovers.”

Both of them are touring in the US.

“For us, every day is World Music Day as it’s a way of life for us. It’s not a profession, but a passion and an extension of who we are. However, above musical fireworks is humility and grace. These make you a complete musician.”

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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