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Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Karnataka (under research project)

Mysuru, KARNATAKA :

Mysuru-based Director Islahuddin believes in movie-making beyond the ordinary

The Kannada film industry, popularly known as Sandalwood, has recently witnessed a surge in films across diverse genres, breaking away from the conventional commercial ‘masala’ formula. Films like Achar & Co, Daredevil Mustafa, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare, Tagaru Palya and Orchestra Mysuru have been warmly embraced by audiences, proving that the industry is in safe hands with the new generation of filmmakers stepping up to the challenge.

Joining this fresh wave of talent is N.S. Islahuddin from Mysuru, the director of the Kannada film Anna. Despite hardships, Islahuddin successfully directed a few films, including Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege, starring Rishi.

Known for inspiring many aspiring actors and technicians, Islahuddin is now back with his latest venture Anna, which tells the story of eight-year-old Mahadeva. Set in the 1980s, the film portrays the struggles of a poor family that cannot afford even rice (Anna in Kannada).

Islahuddin also pioneered Kannada’s first-ever crowd-funded film, Jaagadoreyuthade (Spaces for Rent), an adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s play The Lower Depths.

Star of Mysore caught up with the talented moviemaker Islahuddin during his recent visit to Mysuru for a brief chat.    Excerpts…

Star of Mysore (SOM): How do you feel about ‘Anna,’ a non-commercial movie, being accepted by all sections of the audience?

Islahuddin: I am elated. Being embraced by all sections of society feels like a blessing. Our movie doesn’t take sides — except for the side of the hungry. ‘Anna’ is merely a metaphor. While rice, as a staple food for billions, holds deep significance, our story is set in the 1980s when rice was a luxury beyond the reach of the common man. Today, ‘Anna’ could symbolise any unfulfilled desire of the underprivileged.

SOM: What inspired you to choose a subject like ‘Anna?’

Islahuddin: The story found me. It is based on a Kannada Sahitya Akademi award-winning short story by Hanur Chennappa, who had previously served as Assistant Director, Department of Kannada and Culture in Mysuru. The team was already in place, and I joined towards the end. I am deeply grateful to the entire ‘Anna’ team for making this an unforgettable experience.

SOM: For a film like ‘Anna,’ it’s often difficult to secure producers and theatres for release. How did you manage both?

Islahuddin: ‘Anna’ symbolises desire. It highlights the gap between ragi and rice and the divide between the haves and have-nots. Basavaraju, our film’s producer,  who faced hardships in his youth, was approached by our music director and executive producer Nagesh Kandegala and he instantly agreed to produce the film. The film has turned out exceptionally well and the overwhelming response during screenings gave us the confidence that we have a winner. Even though Basavaraju is a first-time producer, we chose to take this leap of faith on our own.

SOM: With four gold medals in journalism and mass communication, a master’s from the University of Sunderland and having cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), you could have easily settled as a Professor in a reputed university. Why did you choose theatre and films?

Islahuddin: I’ve always liked theatre and cinema and so did my friends. I’ve always valued my friendships and most of my friends are here in my city Mysuru.  We are a close-knit group here in Mysuru, bonded by our shared passion for the arts. Our journey began in theatre, but we quickly set our sights on filmmaking.

I took the next step by pursuing my master’s in filmmaking in the UK, then returned to Mysuru to reconnect with my friends. Our primary goal has always been to build a thriving ecosystem for filmmakers right here in our city.

SOM: What are your upcoming projects?

Islahuddin: I’ve been in talks with a few actors, who also happen to be good friends, about directing some scripts I’ve written. Additionally, there are exciting offers from producers interested in bringing my stories to life with me as the director. There’s also an international project in the works, but I’ll reveal more when the time is right. Only time will tell. — VNS

Excelled academically

A graduate in Business Management from  D. Banumaiah College, Islahuddin went on to pursue a Post Graduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at Manasagangothri, where he excelled academically, bagging four gold medals, including the prestigious Star of Mysore Silver Jubilee Endowment Gold Medal in 2006.

His passion for filmmaking led him to secure a scholarship at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a Master’s in Media Production in 2008. Upon returning to Mysuru, Islahuddin embarked on a challenging 15-year journey to fulfil his dream of directing films.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 12th, 2024

Numismatist Ab Razzaque of Malegaon passes away

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Malegaon (Nashik District), MAHARASHTRA :

Ab Razzaque, a numismatist based in Malegaon, died due to brain hemorrhage Saturday September 7, 2024

Malegaon: 

Ab Razzaque, a numismatist based in Malegaon, died due to brain hemorrhage Saturday September 7, 2024, family sources said.

Ab Razzaque was a ‘hobby numismatist’ fond of collecting old currency notes, coins and postal stamps.

However, Ab Razzque had another distinction of collecting photographs, wedding cards and other such things of local residents, especially renowned personalities and historical figures, of Malegaon.

Another distinguishing feature of Ab Razzaque, was the background and historical accounts of the photographs of the people he had collected.

Abdul Razzaque was the only son of Dr Ramzan, founder of Maulana Azad School Malegaon.

He is survived by mother, and daughter Sana. Sana is a teacher at Rehnuma School in Malegaon.

Following is an article written by Editor ummid.com Aleem Faizee that was published in The Times of India Nashik on March 29, 2008.

A Frail Persona with a Strong Desire

Collecting the historical accounts for the future generation has always been a daunting task. Read on as Aleem Faizee interacts with a man who has not only collected rare photographs but has also memorized the history associated with them.

“Look. This is Ayesha Hakim, the former MLA of Malegaon sitting with then Chief Minister of the State Yashwantrao Chavan. This is Siddique Haji, the first child of the town who went for Hajj in his childhood. And look this is Sumayya, the first Muslim lady Bus-Conductor from Malegaon”, narrates Ab. Razzaque simultaneously picking up the photographs one by one from his huge collection.

Abdur Razzaq has collected hundreds of photographs of the Malegaonians who have contributed in any sort to the town in making what it is today.

Apart from having photographs depicting few of the historical events associated with the town, he also has under his possession some snaps of the people the world just doesn’t know they belong to the town.

More influencing than the unique collection is the way the young chap describes the historical accounts behind every photograph he collected after years of hard work and the quickness with which he recognizes them.

Ask him about any photograph and he immediately starts as if he is reading from a book. Displaying a photograph in which a musician is playing on a fluid, Razzak says:

“This is Zawwar Husain of Malegaon who played on the flute for Mohe Panghat Pe …, the famous song from Mughal-e-Azam.”

He picks up another photograph and goes on.

“This is yet another rare photograph showing Shahnawaz Bhutto, the grandfather of slain Former Premier of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, sitting in the lawns of Malegaon Municipal Council with then Councilors.”

And then he rummages around into his collection for a while before ending with two photographs. Displaying the first, he says:

“This is the original snapshot showing the gravity of the flood that had stormed Malegaon in 1969.”

This is not the end. His commentary goes on.

“This was taken at 03:30 in the afternoon from the stairs of Sardar Talkies, which has recently been converted into a shopping complex.”

As soon as he ends with this annotation, he picks up the other snaps and continues:

“This is a pre-1863 photograph of Malegaon Municipal Council against the backdrop of the historic fort which was then carrying its activities in a small shack.”

Physically very frail and a stammer who stumbles while speaking, Razzaque is financially also like his physical self. But the desire for this unique habit keeps him going.

“My father was sitting with his friends. With some newspapers in front of them, they were discussing the importance of collecting the historical accounts for the future generation”, Razzaque who is planning to publish a book recalls.

“This prompted me to collecting these photographs and the stories behind them”, he said.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Life & Style> by Ummid.com Staff Reporter / September 07th, 2024

When Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi enabled liberation of Dadra, Nagar Haveli

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Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

Uprising’ says it all started when music director and freedom fighter Sudhir Phadke decided to seek Mangeshkar’s assistance to raise funds for an armed revolt.

In this Thursday, October 26, 2017, singer Lata Mangeshkar attends a function at Dadar in Mumbai. PTI Photo

New Delhi :

Legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi played an instrumental role in the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, says a new book as it narrates in detail the little-known 1954 concert by the two icons to raise funds for the movement.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli, now a Union Territory, were occupied by the Portuguese in 1783 and 1785, respectively. They continued to be ruled by the Portuguese till an armed revolution liberated them, and the Tricolour was unfurled at Silvassa on August 2, 1954.

The two enclaves were formally recognised as an integral part of India in 1961 along with Goa and Daman and Diu but unlike Goa’s liberation, there was no direct intervention by the Indian armed forces here.

Recounting what led to the singers’ participation in the liberation of the territory, ‘Uprising’, written by Neelesh Kulkarni, says it all started when music director and freedom fighter Sudhir Phadke decided to seek Mangeshkar’s assistance to raise funds for an armed revolt.

According to the book, Mangeshkar, who first seemed reluctant, agreed after Phadke and his friends mentioned that the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was only a ‘prelude to the freedom of Goa’.

Mangeshkar had an emotional connection with Goa and the Portuguese were harassing devotees coming to the temple of her family’s presiding deity, Lord Mangesh, at Mangeshi village in north Goa.

“Her eyes suddenly welled up… The family derived their surname from the village’s name. The Portuguese had been regularly harassing devotees who came to the temple, and the frustration of not being able to do anything about that brought her over to their side in an instant. ‘You will allow me to serve my Lord Mangesh,’ she said tearfully. ‘I wish I could come and fight by your side, but since I cannot, I will help you raise resources. You tell me the date and I will be there, ’” reads the book, quoting Mangeshkar.

The jubilation at securing her presence doubled when Mangeshkar suggested they should invite Mohammed Rafi to sing with her.

And Rafi, who met Phadke and team at the then newly-inaugurated Mehboob Studios in Bandra, said ‘yes’ readily.

The meeting, which was supposed to last for 10 minutes, went on for an hour as Rafi asked question after question about how the group was planning to execute their plans, says the book.

“He was so impressed that he held up a hand when Nana Kajrekar, a freedom fighter, told him he would arrange his railway tickets to and from Pune. ‘This country is also mine,’ Rafi said, ‘and if all of you are preparing to put your lives on the line for it, the least I can do is buy my tickets.’”

Unfortunately, the concert didn’t go as planned for Mangeshkar met with a road accident in April, 1954, the day she was supposed to perform. The singer tried to reach despite the accident, but it was cancelled by then.

“Lata and Rafi finally arrived at the venue at 11.30 pm and saw it was dark and deserted… She stayed with the Phadkes that night, and before leaving promised that she would cancel whatever she was doing to perform on whichever date they scheduled the concert next,” reads the book.

The concert was finally held on May 2 at the same venue. The programme was a hit, and though the venue was not as jam-packed as the first time, the revenue, according to the author, was still substantial.

“From the proceeds of the concert, the freedom fighters planned the whole project and were able to buy five rifles and three pistols from the black market in Hyderabad. And using these weapons, 29 of them attacked more than 300 fully armed Portuguese and threw them out of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli,” said Kulkarni during the recent launch of the book at India International Centre (IIC).

‘Uprising: The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli’, published by Westland Books, uses interviews with descendants of the participants, and a handful of participants themselves, newspapers, archival records, letters and diary entries, to put together the pieces of this little-known history.

source: http://www.tribuneindia.com / The Tribune / Home> India / by PTI / September 02nd, 2024

Actor Adil Hussain Honoured with 2024 Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Award

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Guwahati, ASSAM:

Acclaimed actor Adil Hussain

Guwahati :

Acclaimed actor Adil Hussain, known for his significant contributions to Indian and international cinema, has been awarded the prestigious Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Award for 2024. The award recognises Hussain’s achievements in the film industry and his continued efforts to bring Assamese culture and stories to a global audience, reported India Today.

Expressing his gratitude, Hussain took to social media, writing, “Thank you so much for choosing me for the Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Award. I am honoured and humbled.” The actor, who hails from Goalpara in Assam, has long been celebrated for his versatile performances in independent films and his work in international cinema.

The Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Award is named after one of Assam’s literary pioneers, who played a vital role in promoting the Assamese language during the Orunodoi era. The award commemorates Phukan’s contributions to Assamese literature and culture, and it is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

Hussain’s recognition with this award highlights his deep connection to his Assamese roots and his dedication to representing his culture on a global stage.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / September 01st, 2024

Wins Viswakarma Award

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA :

City-based Rose Wood Inlay artiste Luqman Khan was presented with the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Viswakarma Award during an event organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bengaluru recently.

Crafts Council of Karnataka Chairperson Mangala Narasimhan, former Additional Chief Secretary Chiranjeev Singh and Crafts Council of Karnataka Treasurer Mir Shafi Farooq were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Gallery>Photo News / August 31st, 2024

SRK’s unheard story: The Abdul Rahman & Hyderabad connection

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NEW DELHI / Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

While Shah Rukh Khan talks a lot about his work, there are still some cool things about his life that many people might not know.

  Shah Rukh Khan (Instagram)

Hyderabad: 

Shah Rukh Khan, often called the Baadshah of Bollywood, has been a dominant figure in the film industry for many years, capturing hearts worldwide with his immense fan following. While he talks a lot about his work, there are still some cool things about his life that many people might not know.

One such lesser-known fact is about his childhood name and how he spent his early days in Hyderabad.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Name Was Abdul Rahman First!

During his appearance on The Anupam Kher’s Show—Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, Shah Rukh Khan shared a surprising detail about his childhood. King Khan disclosed that his Nani (maternal grandmother), had initially named him Abdul Rahman during his early years.

Shah Rukh Khan Childhood Pic (Image: X)

When asked by Anupam Kher if he knew anyone named Abdul Rahman, SRK replied, “Main jaanta kisi ko nahi hun lekin meri jo naani thi…aur unhone mera naam bachpan mein Abdul Rahman rakkha tha (I don’t know anyone but my maternal grandmother had named me Abdur Rehman in childhood).”

“Hann matlab kahi register nahi huwa lekin woh chahti thi ki mera naam Abdul Rahman rahe. Mujhe ajeeb sa laga abhi aap socho Baazigar starring Abdul Rahman in and as kuch jamta nahi. Shah Rukh Khan in and as Baazigar zada better sound karta hai (The name wasn’t registered anywhere but she wanted me to accept the name Abdul Rahman. I felt weird. Just imagine Baazigar starring Abdul Rahman in and as. It wouldn’t sound good. Shah Rukh Khan in and as Baazigar sounds better,)” he said.

Watch the video below.

source: youtube.com / The Anupam Kher Show | द अनुपम खेर शो | Shah Rukh Khan’s Work-Life Balance

‘Spent 4 years of my life in Tolichowki’

In a previous interview, SRK also mentioned being adopted by his grandmother due to the absence of a male child in the family at that time. He explained, “I was adopted by my grand mother because they did not had a boy in their family at that time. So, when I was born to my mother they adopted me. They used to live in Tolichowki, Hyderabad. I spent about 4 years of my life here. Then we shifted to Banglore. My mom was missing me so she took me back from her mother and we moved to Delhi. My mother’s house is in Hyderabad and my whole mother’s side of the family stays here.”

source: youtube.com / Shahrukh Khan Emotional Words About Hyderabad | Unseen Video | Manastars

SRK’s maternal roots in Hyderabad

Image Source: Twitter

Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 into a Muslim family in New Delhi. His mother Lateef Fatima Khan, who was a social worker, was born in Hyderabad and was the daughter of a senior government engineer. His father Meer Taj Mohammed Khan (a Pathan), was an Indian independence activist from Peshawar.

Image Source: Twitter

His Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan will start shooting for ‘King’ with Suhana Khan around the summer period. It is going to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh. After the wrap up, the actor will be all involved in Pathaan 2 and Tiger Vs Pathaan.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Entertainment> Bollywood / by Rasti Amena X / February 28th, 2024

Dr Abdul Qadeer Signs MoU to Revitalize Bidar’s Mahmud Gawan Madrasa

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Bidar, KARNATAKA :

Bidar :

Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, has officially signed an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India to adopt the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa.

According to the history display board by the Superintending Archaeologist, The Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, located in Bidar, Karnataka, is a distinguished example of Bahamani architecture with Persian influences. Constructed in 1472CE by Khwaja Mahmud Gawan, Persian prime minister of the Bahamani Sultanate during the reign of Muhammad Shah III (1463-1482), the madrasa was a prominent educational institution of its time. It functioned as a residential university, modeled on the Madrasa of Khurasan, and accommodated around 1,000 students. The institution offered education in various subjects, including theology, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, Arabic, and Persian. It also boasted a library with over 3,000 manuscripts, alongside a mosque, lecture halls, and living quarters for both professors and students, attracting scholars from across the world.

Architecturally, the madrasa is a three-storied building with a conventional quadrangular layout and semi-octagonal projections crowned by bulbous domes. The main entrance is flanked by two imposing three-stage minarets. The facade is adorned with multi-colored tiles in green, yellow, and white, featuring intricate designs, arabesques, and Quranic verses.

Despite suffering damage from an explosion of gunpowder in 1695, the madrasa retains much of its original architectural grandeur. Although the library was destroyed, the building remains a unique cultural and architectural landmark in India.

Since 1914, the madrasa has been managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It stands as a testament to Mahmud Gawan’s scholarly cultural contributions, with its architecture reflecting the influences of Persian madrasas and showcasing Gawan’s enduring legacy.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus>Report / by Radiance News Bureau / August 28th, 2024

Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj honoured with human rights journalism award

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JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Irfan Mehraj

Srinagar :

Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj, who is currently incarcerated under draconian charges, has been honored with the Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Award for 2024.

Mehraj, who won in the Best Video Story category for his impactful work on the heroin epidemic in Kashmir, shared the award with Akanksha Saxena and Khalid Khan of Deutsche Welle, reported Freepress Kashmir.

The awards, organised by the Indian American Muslim Council, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, were presented at a ceremony in Chicago, Illinois. This year, the competition received over 210 entries across four categories.

The prestigious award for ‘Best Video Story on Human Rights and Religious Freedom’ was jointly won, with the top honour going to the three journalists from Deutsche Welle for their impactful documentary, “On Drugs – Kashmir’s Heroin Epidemic.”

The piece stresses upon the growing heroin crisis in Kashmir and lives of people ravaged by addiction in the region.

According to a Human Rights Watch statement issued earlier, said, “While on a professional assignment on 20 March 2023, Mehraj was summoned for questioning and detained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India in Srinagar under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.”

Irfan has been booked under the draconian UAPA. According to the NIA, Irfan was previously summoned to Delhi in a case related to “NGO terror funding”. The NIA in its press note claimed he was a “close associate” of the Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez.

In June 2023, United Nations experts expressed serious concerns regarding the charges against and arrest of Mehraj and Parvez, stating that their continued detention is ‘designed to delegitimize their human rights work and obstruct monitoring of the human rights situation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.’

On 7 March 2024, UN experts sounded the alarm on the “harassment and prolonged detention of human rights defenders and journalists” in the country. ( With Agencies Inputs )

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim>Media / August 28th, 2024

Website of Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh’s paintings launched

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Mahbubnagar District / Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh was a prominent figure in the Progressive Art Movement, born on September 7, 1921, in Mahbubnagar District, Telangana.

  A self portrait of Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh

Hyderabad: 

A website dedicated to the late Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh, a renowned artist from the 1960s and 1970s, was inaugurated by Prof. T. Gangadhar, the Principal of the College of Fine Arts in Masab Tank.

The launch event for the website, ‘www.sayeedbinmohammed.com’, was organized by his son Hamid Bin Sayeed Babader and daughter Jameela Nishat, and featured a display of some of the artist’s paintings.

Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh was a prominent figure in the Progressive Art Movement, born on September 7, 1921, in Mahbubnagar District, Telangana.

He was known for his innovative approach to portrait painting, initially mastering oil techniques that diverged from Western traditions.

His unique style later evolved to include watercolour, where he infused life into his subjects, often using blue backgrounds to evoke calmness and spirituality.

A recent event celebrated his legacy with the launch of a dedicated website, attended by art enthusiasts, former professors, and colleagues.

During this event, Hamid Bin Sayeed highlighted the distinctiveness of Naqsh’s self-portraits, noting how his method of expression captivated viewers.

In recognition of his talent, Naqsh received the Chattari Gold Medal in 1945 for his remarkable contributions to art, particularly for his ability to intertwine themes of creation and life in his works.

Jameela Nishat, daughter of Sayeed Bin Mohammed Naqsh, noted that her father, like any other artist, was deeply observant of his surroundings and absorbed the essence of life into his art.

She highlighted how he was particularly influenced by the allure of the Deccani marbled miniature paintings housed in the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by News Desk / August 22nd, 2024

Makeup artist from Budgam makes it to international book of records

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Chadoora (Budgam District), KASHMIR / JAMMU & KASHMIR:

Creates world record of doing Indian Bridal makeup in less than 9 minutes’*

Budgam :

A youth from Budgam district of Kashmir has made it to the International Book of records for doing the fastest Indian bridal makeup.

Younis Ahmad Sheikh (22) known by the name Afnan, a resident of Bugam district area in Chadoora hamlet of Budgam district has created a record for making Indian bridal makeup in less than 9 minutes.

Younis said that he was interested in calligraphy since childhood which later turned to designing and make up art as well.

“Despite facing taunts from the society as makeup artists being a female dominant area during the initial stage as there was no make up artist in Kashmir, I continued my passion and joined training programmes online,” he said.

Younis first used to do make-up of his customers at his residence as he wasn’t in a position to start his saloon due to financial issues.

“As my mother left this world in my childhood and father was old and not in a position to earn anything. After struggling hard, somehow I managed to start a saloon at my own village and slowly society has started becoming supportive as well,” he said.

After starting a salon titled YAS professional beauty salon, the number of customers started increasing and currently three girls are working as helpers at his salon.

“Three girls have got a job at my salon as currently makeup is available for ladies only and I am planning to start making up for male folk as well,” Younis said.

He said that earning livelihood for himself and providing jobs to others is a big achievement at a time when youth are getting involved in anti-social activities.

Younis claims that he had first made it to the Indian book of records followed by the Asia book of records and now the International book of records. He made to international book of records by breaking the previous record of Indian bridal make up of Assam girl in 13 minutes 46 seconds to just 8 minutes and 58 seconds

“I made it to the International book of records for making the fastest Indian bridal makeup and creating a world record,” he said. He said that people shouldn’t be judgemental as every art is a gift of Allah and everyone must respect it.

“Many people don’t show their arts just out of the fear that how society will react to it and if there are equal rights, then men can go in the field of women and vice versa,” he said—(KNO)

source: http://www.thedispatch.in / The Dispatch / Home> The Lead> The News Feed / by The Dispatch Staff / May 08th, 2023