Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19: A song, ‘Exileam’ highlighting the plight and resilience of the Kashmiri Pandit community, generating widespread praise, was released here today.
The song, a collaboration between singer and lyricist Kanwal Peshin and the Athrot Foundation, was unveiled at a ceremony attended by prominent figures, including former Chief Secretary Vijay Bakaya.
Launching the song, Bakaya lauded the Athrot Foundation for its dedication to preserving and promoting Kashmiri Pandit language and culture, particularly within the exiled community.
He described the song as a “unique and praiseworthy effort,” emphasizing its emotional depth and artistic merit.
The lyrics, penned by Peshin himself, beautifully depict the pain and suffering endured since the 1990 exodus, while simultaneously highlighting the community’s unwavering spirit.
The song also underscores the critical need for justice and the prosecution of those responsible for the violence that forced the exodus.
The event, held on the Athrot YouTube Channel and the Modern Kashmiri Pandit Page, also featured M K Yogi, Apni Party Leader from Shangas Anantnag, Aditya Tickoo, filmmaker and CEO of Sabhar Cultural and Welfare Trust and Muktesh Yogi, a young entrepreneur.
Yogi described the song as ‘brilliantly conceived’ and deserving of wide appreciation.
He paid tribute to the victims of the 1990 exodus, referring to January 19th as a “Black Day” in history.
The 35th anniversary of the Exodus Day falls on January 19th, 2025.
The song, composed by Rajesh Khar and recorded at Kongposh Studio, features Peshin’s powerful vocals.
The video has been edited and directed by Abhimanyu Peshin.
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