Hindi Lovers’ Club Organize Hindi Divas in Chicago

Chicago, IL: Hindi Lovers Club proudly celebrated ‘Hindi Divas’ on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the Indo American Center, 6328, W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL. The program included Musical Welcome by VNS Arts Group. Attendees were served snacks and dinner during the event.

Prominent Community members who attended this event were Naren Patel, CEO, Medstar Lab, Santosh Kumar, Executive Director Metropolitan Asian Family Services, Dr. Subhash Pandey from UIC, Vandana Jhingan-TV Asia, Iftekhar Shareef, Chairman FIA, V. K. Kohli Managing Director VNS Arts Group, Sher Mohammad Rajput, Founding Trustee of Indo-American Center, Bina Patel, Dr. Munish Raizada, Jodhsingh Rawat, Ranjana Bhargav, Apna Ghar, Prafull Rami and others.

Vinita Gulabani, served as Master of ceremony for the evening and welcomed everyone with her delightful Hindi speech and couplets. Invited guests and advisory board members were called upon for the lamp lighting ceremony, when Mantra was recited by a young kid Lakshya, while Rohit Joshi, chief priest of Northeastern Illinois University chanted holy mantras which was followed by the rendition of National Anthem of both the countries by Shanu Sinha and Kids of Balodyan and the audience present.

Vinita Gulabani, gave an introduction of all the dignitaries, starting with Naren Patel, who gave short speech and appealed to all Indians to integrate Hindi as our national Language irrespective of their mother tongue and cooperate in promoting Hindi to safeguard the dignity of our National Language. All the Speakers advocated the promotion of Hindi. It was pointed out that Bollywood films have the largest number of production in the world as well as it attracts highest numbers of viewers in the world, which itself is a proof of its popularity and importance, which we all shall nurture and let our children know that Hindi is our National Language and try to promote its acceptance and training.

Mrs. Santosh Kumar in her short yet spirited speech emphasized the importance of Hindi. She pointed out that within our country there are still some regions which do not support our National Language and it is our responsibility to promote and spread it full heartedly. Mrs. Santosh Kumar stated that first generation of Indians gave up their language and culture to adapt to the western culture. She urged the need to introduce this language in every household. She extended her support in every way possible including space and finance.

Iftekhar Shareef advocated for the upliftment of Hindi, irrespective of Caste and Culture. Hindi stands for Hindustani. Gurbachan Kaur Neelam, President of Hindi Lovers Club, addressed the audience and requested attendees to support its mission. She explained the reason why it has been named Hindi Lovers Club. She said it would be convenient for the new generation to understand and attract foreigners who wish to learn Hindi. Usha Kamaria, co-founder of the club explained the importance of this organization in this foreign land.

Mr Sohan joshi as chairman of NFIA and also committee member of hindi lovers club who briefly explained about How important it is to promote Hindi among our kids. Addressing the attendees, Jodhasingh Rawat, a peace activist, also known as Anna Hazare, stated historical and cultural significance of the language. He requested the community to get united to take this language to the next generation of Indians. Vandana Jhingam of TV Asia said, “Remember two things- pride and self-respect. Pride or arrogance never lets anyone move forward and self -respect never lets anyone down.” She urged everyone to learn Hindi. There was entertainment by Lakshya and his father, Prayer and dance by Balodyan Kids, Poetry by Rashmi Kheira, Dance by Ayra, Aashman and Kavya, Dance by Astha and Ishita, poetry by Kamal Gupta and Shanu Sinha, Songs by V.K. Kohli and VNS Art Group, Neeru Singh, Dance by Deepika, Santok Sing Bains and many such performances.

Vandana Jhingan handled the inauguration of Hindi Patrika. Every one present enjoyed dinner with Music by J. K. Kohli and VNS Arts group. Vote of thanks was given by Gurbachan Kaur. Overall it was a beautiful colorful evening leaving a good message Indian community.

Hindi Lovers Club was started by three Hindi lovers to promote and preserve Hindi language in the foreign land. Hindi Lovers Club was officially formed as a Not-For-Profit Social Welfare Organization on September 24, 2010 by three Hindi enthusiasts: Gurbachan Shewakramani, Usha Kamaria and Manjit Gill. Their main goal is to promote Hindi in simple ways like day to day talking, writing our thoughts in Hindi bringing out our Hindi literature which got buried in this English world.Hindi lovers have a lot to look forward with opening of Hindi Lovers Club, in Chicago. Brainchild of Gurbachan Kaur Shewakramani and Usha Kamaria, club got the new meaning. Opening of club for Hindi lovers is a continuation of our effort to promote Indian art and culture in USA.

Suresh Bodiwala, Chairman of Asian Media USA and Jyotikumar Chokshi, Editor of Asian Media USA, had an opportunity to talk to two youngster Astha Tiwari and Ishita Tiwari regarding the Hindi Divas event after the show. The following comments were made by the them.
• My name is Astha Tiwari and my sister is Ishita Tiwari. We performed on Song Aaja Nachle from Aaja Nachle Movie at Hindi Diwas in Chicago. We felt very good to see so many people celebrating the Hindi language outside of India. This was our first performance after we moved to Illinois USA. Having stayed overseas for last 10 year across 3 continents, we had privilege of learning different cultures and found one thing common that people feel proud of their language and they know it well. It is nice to see such an initiative of promoting Hindi Language learning. We are honored to be part of this program. We wish all the best and extend all the support to such events.

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