Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: A 2-day seminar on life and contribution of Iqbal Azim Choudhary for Gojri language and literature commenced in the premises of Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), here today.
The event was inaugurated by GD Tahir (former Director, Doordarshan Srinagar) and Dr Jitender Udhampuri (former Director AIR Jammu) in the presence of Dr Shahnawaz (Editor and Head, Gojri wing of JKAACL).
Dr Shahnawaz, while presenting welcome address, said that JKAACL under the patronage of Bharat Singh (Secretary, JKAACL) is doing commendable Job for preservation and development of the Gojri Language in J&K.
After the inaugural ceremony, a paper reading session was organized in which the researchers presented papers on life and contribution of late Iqbal Azim Choudhary. Mohd Mansha Khaki presented paper on life and works of Iqbal Azim while Abdul Ghani Arif presented research paper on his life.
Dr Mirza Khan Waqaar presented paper on memories of Iqbal Azim Choudhary, Zahida Kouser presented paper on his literary contributions and G D Tahir presented paper on poetic contribution of Iqbal Azim Choudhary in Gojri language. The session was conducted by Mukhtar Choudhary.
This was followed by a light music programme in which Mohd Rafi and Ghulam Hassan Tabassum from Kashmir presented the songs from the poetry of Iqbal Azim and mesmerized the audience with their melodious voices.
The function concluded with vote of thanks presented by Dr Shahnawaz.
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