AajTak Literature 2024: Sufi Qawwali and music continued to spread at the Major Dhyanchand stadium in the capital Delhi on Saturday night. When Kabul, Bukhari presented many qawwalis and poetry in his unique style as the last event of the second day of Sahitya Aaj Tak 2024.
Kabul is originally from Kupwara district in Kashmir. He is widely credited for reviving the folk music of Jammu and Kashmir in various languages spoken there such as Pahari, Kashmiri, Gojri, Dogri etc.
Kabul Bukhari’s musical journey began in 2006
His musical journey began in 2006 when he won an audition on All India Radio Srinagar. He worked with major music companies such as T-Series, Tips Music, Times Music and Speed Records. He has many achievements to his name.
The Sufi meeting began with this qawwali
Before starting his program, Kabul presented a verse: Whoever did not see it would have questions in mind. Those who saw him naked, their fortune would also be wonderful… they would be mixed. Later he presented his first Qawwali in his own style.
Just look at our simplicity…
We have kept your promise.
It wasn’t enough before getting tangled in love…
People are afraid of the shadow of the murderer…
This halka halka surur… has ransacked the meeting.
As soon as the first qawwali was over, the entire campus resounded with thunderous applause. Kabul thanked the audience. Along with this he presented a very famous song. It also began in Sufi style with the song’s opening couplet.
Admit it sir, I’m a father, I drink indiscriminately.
People drink other people’s blood, I still drink alcohol.
After this, as soon as he This slight beauty… is the fault of your eyes.People started dancing and applauding in the middle of the presentation. Kabul’s third offer You will have to forget your love.It was a song. He also started it with this couplet.
Even if we are separated now, maybe one day we will meet in dreams…
The way dried flowers are found in books…
After this he Laal Meri Pat Rahe Bala… Damadam Mast Kalandar.. Presented.
BuPeople were so captivated by Khari’s songs that they got up and started dancing in the audience. People who came to Sahitya Aaj Tak with Bukhari enjoyed it a lot. There was thunderous applause until the last word.