Bihar-based lawyer composes Amitabh Chalisa

Bihar-based lawyer composes Amitabh Chalisa
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:41 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
After "Lalu Chalisa" and "Nitish Chalisa", now there is "Amitabh Chalisa". A Bihar-based lawyer has composed a specially-structured hymn in praise of the Bollywood megastar, who turned 67 recently.

Sharad Kumar, an advocate practicising in Arrah civil court in Bhojpur district, about 60 km from here, has penned "Amitabh Chalisa". A chalisa is traditionally a Hindu hymn invoking 40 names of the god being worshipped, but in recent years they have been written in praise of politicians as well.

"I have completed it after working for three months and now got it printed, " Sharad told Monday on phone, speaking in chaste Hindi.

He claimed that "Amitabh Chalisa" is full of real stories from the megastar's life including the highs and lows. "I was always impressed by Amitabh, " he said.

Sharad said early this year he decided to compose "Amitabh Chalisa" depicting the actor's 40-year-long career in Bollywood. "I have a dream to meet Amitabh one day in my lifetime, " he said.

Sharad has collected information related to Amitabh from various websites, newspapers, magazines and books.

In Bihar, chalisas of political leaders are common. The first in recent history was written in praise of Lalu Prasad while he was the chief minister of the state in the 1990s.

It was followed by a chalisa for his wife and former chief minister Rabri Devi, and then one for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and another for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The "Lalu chalisa" sold 1, 700 copies while the "Atal chalisa" sold 700.
Rajkummar Rao's Gritty Gangster Transformation in Maalik Set to Explode on the Big Screen on This Date!

Get ready for a cinematic storm as Rajkummar Rao steps into the most intense role of his career in the

Friday, April 25, 2025
Fawad Khan's 'Abir Gulaal' Release in Doubt Amid Rising Tensions Post-Pahalgam Attack!

The release of 'Abir Gulaal', the much-anticipated film starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is now

Friday, April 25, 2025
Shehnaaz Gill's Sweet Reaction to Fan's Kiss at College Event Goes Viral!

Shehnaaz Gill, known for her candid charm and warm personality, recently stole hearts yet again during a

Friday, April 25, 2025
Nushrratt Bharuccha Opens Up About Financial Hardship and Smart Money Habits!

In a candid revelation, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has opened up about her early financial

Friday, April 25, 2025
This Actress Was the First Choice for Sita in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana - And It's Not Sai Pallavi!

Bollywood is gearing up for one of its most ambitious mythological adaptations—Ramayana, directed by

Friday, April 25, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT