Jain Center Los Angeles CA 2003 05 Expansion Charity Gala

Author(s): Jain Center So CA Los Angeles
Publisher: USA Jain Center Southern California

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Jain Center Expansion Charity Gala with Lead Performer Shri Ravindra jain
Welcome to the expansion charity gala for Jain Center of Southern California. I commend you for making a great contribution in the lives of our children and future generation by supporting a great cause.
Tonight we are going to be entertained by one of Bollywood's most recognized and honored song writer, composer and singer - none other than Shri Ravindra Jain. He has traveled long distances, almost the seven sees, to come before us for a musical gala. We are grateful for his dedication in supporting our cause.
Shri Jain has an illustrious and successful career of over 31 years in Indian films and television. He has been feted with numerous awards and recognitions by almost all the notable institutions in India, such as President of India, State governments, and music academies. This year the Lata Mangeshkar National Award was awarded to Shri Ravindra Jain for being the best composer and singer. He is considered in the top ten remarkable composers and singers in Bollywood Industry.
Mr. Jain started his professional career in 1972 with a first recorded song in the film "Sil Sila Hai Pyar Ka" and also composed his first film in 1972 titled "Kaanch aur Heera". His numerous films include Saudagar, Chor Machaye Shor, Ram Teri Ganga Mailee, Chitchor, Geet Gata Chal and Henna. Leading singers have sung the songs for Mr. Jain and he has been instrumental in the discovery of many of today's popular singers.
Mr. Jain has also composed music for many of the most successful serials on television, such as Ramayan, Shri Krishna, Jai Hanuman, Satyavadi Harishchandra and Vansh. His private musical albums have included Mere Mahaveer, Jai Bahubali, Jai-Jai Shri Krishna, Jai-Jai Shri Rama, Padmavati Mata and many more.
He is a prolific singer and has a commanding stage presence. He has performed at several charitable events in support of a variety of causes. He has performed in numerous countries including USA, UK, Canada, Germany, South Africa and in Gulf countries.
Mr. Jain has been very generous with his time and effort to come in front of us to celebrate the expansion of Jain Center of Southern California. JCSC and the program committee are thankful for his cooperation in putting together this excellent entertainment program.
Once again, thank you all for coming. Sit back and enjoy the show.
Jasvant Modi and the Program Committee