Nakshtra Gatha (नक्षत्र गाथा):Book Review by Raag Telang

Book Review by Raag Telang

Nakshtra Gatha (नक्षत्र गाथा):Stories of Stars of Art and Culture of India:Recently I am in receipt of an unique milestone like compendium written and published by two veteran writers of Mumbai,namely Shri Vilas Joshi and Shri Ulhas Sable ,the book is published by Ira Publication Mumbai and inaugurated by Minister of Culture Maharashtra in a grand function in the capital of MH.

About Nakshatra Gatha;

The said book is unique in terms of many dimensions comprising Inaugural Postal Stamps issued by Indian Postal department in fond memory of Indian icons of culture, taking lead on these memoirs their life journey, struggles and their importance on canvas of contemporary scenes,the book establishes the illuminations of legends’ & heroes’ of India .

Apart from all these specialties it is worth to note that ( After looking in to postal stamps collections produced with matter) this untiring endeavor was in a dream of duo enthusiasts since their young age and became true at the verge of their retirements. It is predicted here that in near future the book Nakshtra Gatha will be considered a worth reference book in terms of research scholars of Indian classical culture for registering landmarks life sketches of art and culture genus of India. Indeed it is the first book of the Indian Classical heritage which recounts the events & persons behind it and span is from the very beginning of audio-visual as well as print media in India.

This production reflects a great hard work behind the curtain that this gigantic task would never had been accomplished after travelling so long routes of long pain and labour taken by the veteran writers better here we must say them cultural activists honorably.

Some icons names are great and legend of South Cinema Gemini Ganeshan,Dada Saheb Falke,Satyajit Ray,Bhartendu Harishchandra,Madan Mihan,K.L.Sahgal,Sohrab Modi,Sharatchandra etc.,the spectrum covered from North to South and East to West i.e. all over India.

Although pleased to say that at nano or tiny level but I also had privilege to contribute in finishing this mammoth target as a language advisor and assisted in editorial works such as proof readings and layout etc..Thanks and hats off to the both contributors for enriching the भारतीय संस्कृति वांग्मय after a so long and painful journey.

On behalf of all sincere readers of Culture, I wish the duo ones to make all out efforts for publicizing this journey of our cultural history among youth as they are the true lighthouses of future in the current desperate scenario called अपसंस्कृति,which became an addiction for all age group of our country through the virtual networks.

I convey my humble thanks to Shri Vilas Mama for involving me in this esteemed and great project and giving me due credit in the book which might would be considered a golden book in times to come.

Last but not the least, here a thought appears in my mind that possessing inclusive approach in philosophy of life pays you some day and so such type of works come in to existence, becomes reality and the executer feel life is really meaningful by all means.Now here I right the appropriate word “ congratulations “ !

Its worth to be noted that this book imparted all known or less known artists without any prejudice of caste, breed,religion,ideology or say anything,that's the true spirit needed today in all of us , all citizens  and today's leaders dreaming for building मेरा भारत महान.

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Book Reviewed;
Title : Nakshtra Gatha -चित्र- नाट्य-स्वर-कथा ( पत्रमुद्रा सहित)

Language: Marathi
Authors: 
Ulhas Sable,Vilas Joshi
Publisher: Ira Prakashan,Panvel,Maharashtra
Edition: First 2018
Price:Rs.1195/-

About the authors;
1.Late Shri Ulhas Sable: 

An unfortunate demise at the age of 75 above and 

before accomplishment of this book's project,

Shri Ulhas Sable was a well known poet and 

Senior entrepreneur of Cooperative sector of Maharashtra.

2.Shri Vilas Joshi,

A graduate in Science Teaching from Bhopal,
Ex.Bank executive,Resides in Mumbai

Disclaimer (With Smily): Above text is written without any prejudice, readers are requested for not to be biased knowing this fact that one of the writer Shri Vilas Joshi is my Vilas Mama (!)

·         (कामना है कि ऐसे मामा सब को मिलें,उन्हें पढ़ें,फॉलो करें,सुसंस्कृत बनें,संपन्न हों,ताकि सच्चा सांस्कृतिक विकास हो ताकि रीत बनी रहे,संगीत बना रहे | ).