Recent Charity Events & News -
2018
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for making the following 2 shows successful in the last year (October-November 2018) and supporting HHF-UK
1. Folk Music Concert
We presented a Folk Musical concert by Nandesh Umap, in support of Hemalkasa Health Foundation UK Charity.
This has been a sincere attempt for the revival of traditional Marathi Loka Sangeet for a new generation.
There was a free workshop for Kids from 5-15.
Nandesh Umap is the son of the legendary singer Late Shri. Lokshahir Vithal Umap. Growing up, he watched his father’s sacrifice and dedication towards the rich Indian cultural and folk music and mightily to provide the best for his children.
Nandesh recently completed his first solo Marathi gazal album ‘ Ti Yaad Sajanachi .‘ All the gazals have been written by his father Late Shri. Lokshahir Vitthal Umap, composed and sung by him and released by Universal Music.
Recently he had the privilege of being the first Marathi singer to sing on the platform of Coke Studio 2011 with Lesley Louis and the first singer to sing a Bengali Povada in a recent Bengali Movie ‘Ami subhash babu bolche ‘ directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for making the following 2 shows successful in the last year (October-November 2018) and supporting HHF-UK
1. Folk Music Concert
We presented a Folk Musical concert by Nandesh Umap, in support of Hemalkasa Health Foundation UK Charity.
This has been a sincere attempt for the revival of traditional Marathi Loka Sangeet for a new generation.
There was a free workshop for Kids from 5-15.
Nandesh Umap is the son of the legendary singer Late Shri. Lokshahir Vithal Umap. Growing up, he watched his father’s sacrifice and dedication towards the rich Indian cultural and folk music and mightily to provide the best for his children.
Nandesh recently completed his first solo Marathi gazal album ‘ Ti Yaad Sajanachi .‘ All the gazals have been written by his father Late Shri. Lokshahir Vitthal Umap, composed and sung by him and released by Universal Music.
Recently he had the privilege of being the first Marathi singer to sing on the platform of Coke Studio 2011 with Lesley Louis and the first singer to sing a Bengali Povada in a recent Bengali Movie ‘Ami subhash babu bolche ‘ directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
2. Amar Bansi - The Indian Flute Musical Show
Dear Friends,
We are now raising funds for maternity ward for tribal women as there is high home delivery rate due to poor transportation and communication. This leads to high neonatal mortality and morbidity rate.
The Amar Bansi event we have on 3rd NOV 18:00 @JFS school Kenton, Harrow is another such event to raise funds for our social cause.
The event showcases some of the mesmerising Bollywood songs and nostalgia of TV serial tunes on Flute. The program also gives great insight into Indian flute instrument. The part of money raised from the event will be going towards building maternity ward for tribal women at Hemalkasa. Help us reduce child mortality in tribals by celebrating this Diwali with us on this occasion.
For tickets -
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hemalkasahealthfoundationuk/206104/
Dear Friends,
We are now raising funds for maternity ward for tribal women as there is high home delivery rate due to poor transportation and communication. This leads to high neonatal mortality and morbidity rate.
The Amar Bansi event we have on 3rd NOV 18:00 @JFS school Kenton, Harrow is another such event to raise funds for our social cause.
The event showcases some of the mesmerising Bollywood songs and nostalgia of TV serial tunes on Flute. The program also gives great insight into Indian flute instrument. The part of money raised from the event will be going towards building maternity ward for tribal women at Hemalkasa. Help us reduce child mortality in tribals by celebrating this Diwali with us on this occasion.
For tickets -
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hemalkasahealthfoundationuk/206104/
2017
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for joining us for *Sitar Ki Jhankar* 21st April@Maidenhead, 28th April@Maharashtra Mandal London and 29th April@Pinner and enjoying your Bollywood songs on Sitar by Shri Chandrashekhar Phanse, a renowned musician from India. A perfect recipe for memorable musical evening.
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for joining us for *Sitar Ki Jhankar* 21st April@Maidenhead, 28th April@Maharashtra Mandal London and 29th April@Pinner and enjoying your Bollywood songs on Sitar by Shri Chandrashekhar Phanse, a renowned musician from India. A perfect recipe for memorable musical evening.
HHF-UK was involved in presenting 'Kargil Ki Kahaani, Army Ki Jubani' - an audio-visual presentation by Mrs. Anuradha Prabhudesai, Founder of Lakshya Foundation.
2016
Hemalkasa Health Foundation UK in colloboration with Essel Vision presented the super hit Marathi movie "SAIRAT" in UK in July 2016.
The movie scaled another height with a premiere at very prestigious venue, BAFTA theatre, London W1J 9LN on Saturday, 9th July 2016, followed by two more shows in Birmingham (10th July) and Harrow (16th July).
It was a unique opportunity of seeing a movie with Ajay Atul's soul stirring melodies in one of the most spectacular venues, which the supporting crowd enjoyed thoroughly.
The proceedings resulted in a collection of over £6000 for Hemalkasa Health Foundation, UK (the detailed report to follow).
Hemalkasa Health Foundation UK in colloboration with Essel Vision presented the super hit Marathi movie "SAIRAT" in UK in July 2016.
The movie scaled another height with a premiere at very prestigious venue, BAFTA theatre, London W1J 9LN on Saturday, 9th July 2016, followed by two more shows in Birmingham (10th July) and Harrow (16th July).
It was a unique opportunity of seeing a movie with Ajay Atul's soul stirring melodies in one of the most spectacular venues, which the supporting crowd enjoyed thoroughly.
The proceedings resulted in a collection of over £6000 for Hemalkasa Health Foundation, UK (the detailed report to follow).
2015
'Hemalkasa' a biopic of Drs. Prakash and Manda Amte was organised for 29th November 2015 at Maidenhead. Please see details in the poster below.
'Hemalkasa' a biopic of Drs. Prakash and Manda Amte was organised for 29th November 2015 at Maidenhead. Please see details in the poster below.
Drs. Prakash & Manda Amte's UK Visit, 2015
Drs Prakash and Manda Amte visited UK in September 2015. Over £10,000 were raised during this visit. The details of programmes organised are as following -
1. Ashok Rokade and friends organised a charity function on 13th September 2015 (Sunday) in Hampshire.
1. Ashok Rokade and friends organised a charity function on 13th September 2015 (Sunday) in Hampshire.
To see details of this event please visit -
http://chandlersfordtoday.co.uk/event-at-the-hilt-meet-the-real-heroes-dr-prakash-amte-and-dr-manda-amte/#roger-clark
http://chandlersfordtoday.co.uk/event-at-the-hilt-meet-the-real-heroes-dr-prakash-amte-and-dr-manda-amte/#roger-clark
2. A charity lunch took place on 19th September 2015 (Saturday) in Newcastle, organised by NEMA (North East Marathi Association). This informal programme was hosted by Sangeeta & Rohan Murkunde at their house. Documentary about the work of Amte family was followed by a question-answer session.
3. On the 20th Sept 2015 (Sunday), a programme at the Nehru Centre in London was held (see details & invitation below). The organisers of this programmes were - Rahul Karurkar, Sidharth Mukne and Rahul Chimbalkar. More that £10,000 were raised through this fantastic programme!
Dr. Prakash Amte's biography was sold at record price - see news below
https://www.asian-voice.com/News/UK/Record-price-for-Dr-Amte%E2%80%99s-biography-in-UK
https://www.asian-voice.com/News/UK/Record-price-for-Dr-Amte%E2%80%99s-biography-in-UK
Music Programme for Fund-raising -
Hasaratein - Ghazal Ka Ek Haseen Safar
(Music Programme hosted by Avishkar Performing Arts) on 18.4.2015
The programme was very successful and fully soldout. The audience was treated to a innovative presentation of a ghazal mehfil interspersed with a storyline involving two individuals interested in ghazal. This technique was successfully used to explain the intricacy of ghazal format separating it from other poetry. The audience were equally involved with the story and at the same time exposed to some excellent quality ghazal renditions. Capstone theatre provided a fantastic setting with a wonderful audio experience for the audience.
Avishkar Performing Arts was able to raise £550 for HHF through this programme.
Hasaratein - Ghazal Ka Ek Haseen Safar
(Music Programme hosted by Avishkar Performing Arts) on 18.4.2015
The programme was very successful and fully soldout. The audience was treated to a innovative presentation of a ghazal mehfil interspersed with a storyline involving two individuals interested in ghazal. This technique was successfully used to explain the intricacy of ghazal format separating it from other poetry. The audience were equally involved with the story and at the same time exposed to some excellent quality ghazal renditions. Capstone theatre provided a fantastic setting with a wonderful audio experience for the audience.
Avishkar Performing Arts was able to raise £550 for HHF through this programme.
Dr. Prakash Amte jointly win prestigious “Lokmanya Tilak Award” 2012:
Dr. Vikas and Prakash Amte have both been conferred upon this year’s “Lokmanya Tilak Award”. The event was held at Pune on 1st August at Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road at 6.00 pm at the hands of Hon. Shri. Sushilkumar Shinde, Union Power Minister. This prestigious award is instituted by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust from the year 1983 and is conferred on a person who has dedicated his/her life in the cause of upliftment of the country with a view to strengthening democratic principles for welfare of the Society. This Award is presented in the public function every year on 1st August i.e. the Death Anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak. The Award consists of Memento, Citation and a Cash Prize of Rs. One Lakh only. To view all of Dr. Prakash and Mandakini's awards please visit -
http://www.lokbiradariprakalp.org/awards-en.html
Dr. Vikas and Prakash Amte have both been conferred upon this year’s “Lokmanya Tilak Award”. The event was held at Pune on 1st August at Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road at 6.00 pm at the hands of Hon. Shri. Sushilkumar Shinde, Union Power Minister. This prestigious award is instituted by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust from the year 1983 and is conferred on a person who has dedicated his/her life in the cause of upliftment of the country with a view to strengthening democratic principles for welfare of the Society. This Award is presented in the public function every year on 1st August i.e. the Death Anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak. The Award consists of Memento, Citation and a Cash Prize of Rs. One Lakh only. To view all of Dr. Prakash and Mandakini's awards please visit -
http://www.lokbiradariprakalp.org/awards-en.html