By 1 2 1 News Reporter
Chandigarh 23rd July:- To bring the art and artists's pride on the government agenda some of the topmost artists from the field of art, culture and education arena of City Beautiful came together to support the idea of Prof. D S Kapoor, former Principal of Govt College of Art, Chandigarh. Prof Kapoor's initiative 'Jai Kalakar' was launched at Chandigarh Press Club today. Present on the occasion were Gurcharan Singh Channi (Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi), renowned Sculpture Artist Shiv Singh, TV and Film personality Ms Savita Bhatti, Educationist Prof Balwinder Singh, Malkit Singh and Jodh Singh, among others.
While interacting with media Prof D S Kapoor said, that Jai Jawan Jai Kisan was a slogan given to India by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the Prime Minister of India in 1965. It is a salute to soldiers and the farmers. So popular has been this slogan that many patriotic songs have been written, acted and sung by great Indian Kalkars in the past for feature films on this very slogan. While we hail soldiers who protect our life and the farmers who feed us; shouldn't art also be hailed that washes the dust of daily life off our soul? Therefore, he took the agenda – 'Jai Kalakaar' – Hail the artist!
He said, that art is the gateway to the soul; it is a medium uniquely well suited to helping us with some of the troubles of inner life. I feel it soothes the inner self and help us overcome our desire for material things, our fear of the unknown, our longing for love, and our need for hope. I request our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to accept my slogan and bestow the honour and pride on India's countless artists who have been instrumental in positioning India as the incredible destination all over the world. He himself being a lover of art, would consider our cause and come forward in support."
Prof Kapoor further said, that Kalakar, in my opinion, plays a spiritual role in society. God is a creator, a supreme Kalakar. He made human beings, animals, birds and the natural world; sunset, sunrise, beaches, mountains, waterfalls, green pastures, lakes, forests etc. Look around, India stands as an example of rich art and craft. Be it the Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Mughal Architecture or the Rajasthani handicrafts – Art takes myriad forms in India and the artists emerge as the sentinels of this heritage. Even the performing arts also come in the category.
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