An exclusive OP Nayyar Special

Jab tak suraj chand rahega, OP Nayyar, tera naam rahega. Can we ever forget this legendary music composer's immortal numbers, sung by all the big legends of the past, Talat Mehmood, Geeta Dutt, Shamshad, Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Mahendra Kappor, Asha Bhonsle and Lata Mangeshkar. For all those who swear by his name and swing to his tunes even today, here's a great opportunity to relive those magical tunes. Gaate Rahe Mera Dil, a famous programme of old Hindi songs, will be presented at the Chowdiah Memorial on Saturday, Feb 2, by Divine Mother Society (DMS), a charity outfit. The organizers have roped in artistes from all over the country to re-create the unique OP Nayyar magic, viz. Anil Bajpai, Priya Pachal from Mumbai, Nayan Shah, Calicut, Surojit Guha, Bangalore, Jaya Rajagopal and Anitha Santhanam from Chennai, and Premkumar from Mumbai (compere). Old Hindi numbers from the 1940s to 1970s will be presented by the artistes. Expect a blast, for the Hindu recently described the programme as "one of the biggest in India featuring old Hindi songs".

The funds collected from the show will be used to provide free tuitions to poor students in Bangalore, according to the organizers. DMS is already involved in a big way in the field of healthcare and education. Founded in Oct 1988 under the inspiration and guidance of Sri Kamakshi Baba (Sri ES Govardhan), Divine Mother Society (DMS) runs free medical clinics, dental camps, counseling for cancer, sound therapy, care and treatment for leprosy patients, etc.

Donor passes of Rs. 200, 300, 500 are available at DMS Office (Ph 26578926 or 98457 99706), Landmark - Forum (Ph 2206 7777/78/79), Calypso - Jayanagar (Ph 2655 2368/2654 9706), Musicworld - Indiranagar (Ph 4122 9478), Musicworld - Brigade Road (Ph 4147 8224).

For sponsorship and other queries, contact Divine Mother Society at 13, Girls School Road, Mavalli, off R.V. Road, Bangalore 560 004, Ph 26578926/98457 99706, email seva_dms@yahoo.co.in.