Khayyam to get first Naushad Samman award

Mumbai, Jan 3 (PTI) Noted music composer Khayyam will
be honoured with the first 'Naushad Samman' award on February
14.

The award comprises cash prize of Rs one lakh. It will
be presented by Haryana governor Dr A R Kidwai at the Sangeet
Natak Academy auditorium in Lucknow.

Khayyam will be felicitated for his incomparable
contribution in keeping the tradition and high standards of
Indian music in films and society.

The purpose of establishing 'Naushad Samman' is to
give due respect to music scholars for their notable
contribution to Indian music, Lucknow-based Naushad Sangeet
Kendra's Maharashtra unit Secretary Aslam Khan said.

A special talk on music titled 'Shastriya Sangeet Ki
Filmi Sangeet Se Apekshayein', will be organised in which
music scholars will be invited.

Khayyam, poet and lyricist Gulzar and ghazal singer
Pankaj Udhas will also participate in the talk.

Naushad Sangeet Kendra had organised a competition
called 'Awaz'08' to develop interest in classical music among
the youth.

About 270 contestants participated in the competition
held in October 2008. The event was dedicated to Naushad and
contestants were asked to sing songs composed by the legendary
music composer. PTI MR
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