Padma Shri artist Bhajju Shyam and author Dr. Damodar Vishnu also participate
Key Points:
- Viral song artist Rahgeer reaches Jamshedpur for literature festival participation
- Gond painter Bhajju Shyam shares artistic experiences with attendees
- Pune-based writer Dr. Damodar Vishnu discusses contemporary story collections
JAMSHEDPUR – Singer Rahgeer arrived in Jamshedpur for the literature festival on Thursday.
The artist gained popularity through viral song performances. His song ‘Ek Kachcha Ghada Hun Main’ is popular. Moreover, children sing it in schools and coaching centers.
Rahgeer hails from Sikar in Rajasthan. He stated this marks his second visit to the city. However, his first visit occurred in 2018 at Regal Cafe.
He shared his life’s ups and downs during interaction. Engineering studies were completed before entering music field. In addition, he worked briefly in corporate sector.
Guitar playing was learned during his education years. Classical music knowledge remains limited for the artist. Besides, he enjoys listening to classical performances regularly.
His songs appeal to all age groups nationwide. People listen to music at different times daily. Furthermore, preferences vary according to mood and situation.
Family initially worried about his unconventional career choice. Rural perceptions about musicians created early concerns for relatives. However, success brought happiness to family members eventually.
Viral fame arrived during corona period at Palampur. He was singing while waiting for bus transportation. Moreover, the video gained widespread social media attention.
Padma Shri recipient Bhajju Shyam attended the festival. He practices Gond painting tradition from tribal heritage. Besides, his artwork depicts aerial views from airplane journeys.
Earth’s appearance from sky forms painting inspiration regularly. Ancestral feelings and experiences are portrayed through artwork. However, contemporary emotions merge with traditional artistic techniques.
Dr. Damodar Vishnu arrived from Pune for the event. The author shared his literary experiences with attendees. Furthermore, writers present words through various language mediums.
His story collections reflect contemporary societal landscapes. Modern scenarios appear prominently in narrative works. In addition, social observations form core of storytelling approach.
The literature festival is scheduled for December 20-21. Literary icons will participate in the cultural event. Moreover, cartoon artists will showcase their creative works. The district administration plans separate literary festival in January.
