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Mahabharat's Voice Honored: Centenary Begins
14 Aug
Summary
- A year-long celebration commenced on August 1 for Rahi Masoom Raza's birth centenary.
- Justice (Retd) Vineet Saran lauded Raza's unique writing for 'Mahabharat'.
- Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali praised Raza's profound impact and poetic genius.
The Maati Public Trust launched a year-long celebration on August 1 to commemorate the birth centenary of acclaimed screenwriter and lyricist Rahi Masoom Raza. The event brought together artists from various fields, commencing at PHD House.
Keynote speaker Muzaffar Ali recited verses from Raza's ghazals, remembering him as a significant presence during their time at Aligarh Muslim University. He shared how Raza embraced everyone and praised his inspiring and endearing writing, noting their collaboration on the 1986 film 'Anjuman'.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Vineet Saran underscored Raza's widespread fame, particularly for his dialogues in BR Chopra's 'Mahabharat', stating no one could write like him.
Odissi and Bharatanatyam exponent Sonal Mansingh reflected on the enduring impact of Raza's narrative, quoting his profound statement, 'Main samay hoon' (I am time), highlighting Raza as the conscience of the times.
