A
unique treasure-trove of five VCDs and two audio CDs showcasing
the best-known voices and faces of Indian music to celebrate 100
years of Indian music was released by the Prime Minister Shri
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at his residence, here today. The set of
VCDs and audio CDs, to be marketed all over the nation, in general
and at the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, in particular, was presented
to Shri Vajpayee, by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting,
Smt. Sushma Swaraj. In his message on the release of the set of
VCDs and CDs, Shri Vajpayee said, "It gives me great happiness
to note that Doordarshan has brought out a collection of selected
recordings from its priceless treasure for the benefit of the
people. It is very important that this treasure is taken not only
to Indians, but also to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). I wish
to congratulate Doordarshan for this initiative".
The set of VCDs and
audio CDs include unique recordings of live performances by the
‘queen of ghazals’ – Begum Akhtar, renderings by Sufiana qawwals,
a collection of songs sung by famous artistes titled Suron Ka
Sangam and Kathak and Bharatnatyam dance recitals.
While the entire
set of VCDs and audio CDs has been priced at $100, a single VCD,
or CD, will cost $ 5 each.
Minister of State
for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ramesh Bais, Minister of
State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Shri Vijay Goel and senior
officials from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
were also present on the occasion.
