An Evening with Padmaja Phenany Joglekar

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Category: April 2006

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April 22nd, 2006 - Padmaja Phenany Joglekar is a renowned singer from India. Besides her success with her albums, she has also been awarded the Padmashree in 2001. She also happens to be my aunt. She is currently touring the US playing to some private audiences to raise money for some worthy causes in India. She is playing a couple of concerts in Los Angeles this weekend and my granparents went to see one of her shows.  The show was at the residence of Mr Vidya and Ashok Sapre in La Habra. I was unable to go the show. The turnout was good and people enjoyed the show. The show went on for about 4 hours and the crowd wanted more.

My other aunt Usha, her husband and Padmaja Aunty's husband Sunil also came to LA. When I grow up, I will also go and watch her sing.

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Some famous quotes about her

 “I see a spark in Padmaja. She is extremely talented with an outstanding voice and she is my hope”.

    Lata Mangeshkar, Speaking to India Abroad News Service

 

 

When I heard Padmaja sing Ghazals, I was thoroughly enthralled. I asked my inner self about her and prompt came the reply, “Padmaja is truly a great artiste and the future is eagerly awaiting her with great expectation.”                                                        

Quateel  Shifai   (Renowned Shayar from Pakistan) 

 

I have heard many artists singing my Ghazal “Ranjish Hee Sahi.” But Padmaja’sRendering of this Ghazal touched my heart so much, I could not hold back my tears.     

 Ahmed Faraz     (Noted Shayar from Pakistan)