Shruti Pathak, Pankaj Udhas & Amrita-Raichand
Shruti Pathak, Pankaj Udhas & Amrita-Raichand

The annual Khazana Ghazal Festival returned again this year, put together by Pankaj Udhas for Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust (PATUT) and Y.K.Sapru for Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA).The theme of this year’s Khazana Ghazal Festival was dedicated to Ghazals and Nazms in the 100 years of Indian cinema, with artists performing ghazals that enthralled the public since the 1950’s to present day ghazals and nazms.

Shruti Pathak & Amrita Raichand
Shruti Pathak & Amrita Raichand

Amrita Raichand and Shruti Pathak graced the event looking gorgeous as ever! Celebrated performers Suresh Wadkar, Sonu Nigum, sufi singers Runa and Neha Rizvi, Sivamani and Pankaj Udhas himself were a few of the artists who mesmerized the audiences with their performances.

On this note, we’re now in some mood for ghazals. Check out what’s in our playlist:

1) Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho- Jagjit singh

2) Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya- jagjit singh

3) Aaoge Jab Tum Saajna-USTAD RASHID KHAN

4) Chupke Chupke Raat Din- GHULAM ALI

5) Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein- PANKAJ UDHAS

The world suddenly seems serene doesn’t it?