Siddharta Shankar Paul-THE PERCUSSIONIST

Jhankaar Famous Personality of the Week

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         A perfect balance of talent and beauty, we would love to call her ‘Nightangle’-Miss Arunita Sinha

famous for her singing and her sober personality.
Arunita is the winner of western group song and Indian Group Song at Association of Indian Universities popularly known as AIU.

Arunita says” I was very much passionate for singing since childhood....but LPU gave me the opportunity to explore my talent”

Her Chachaji(Uncle) and her parents are her topmost inspirations, while in singing Arunita’s vitual Guru is the living legend Lata Mangeshkar herself while famous Celine Deon also inspires her a lot.

“I first participated in talent hunt and stood 2^nd after that I went to singing classes at DSA to continue my practice....and from there I was directly selected for north zone AIU championship which was the beginning of my career” says Arunita.

Mr. Vinni sir and Mr.Monu sir were the pathfinders who described her vast level of AIU competitions.

Talking about her hard work Arunita Says, “I started feeling special and lucky as I was selected for AIU but me and my group had to work very hard to achieve the goal. And ultimately-‘ Mehnat ka fal Meetah hi hua’.

Her story never stopped as she was selected for the Title Track of the very popular album of LPU-Verto
Describing her journey in Verto Arunita says, “for the journey of Verto my “Marg Darshak" was Sri Deepak Jha Sir (COD, DYC) who selected me for the first season of the album”

She couldn’t participate in the 2^nd season album as she was ill but she never loosed her spirit and did the chorus part of the track.

When asked about the two special persons for whom she will always be thankful , Arunita says:
“I shall always be thankful to the Worthy Pro-Chancellor LPU, Head DSA and Mrs. Suman Sharma (COD Dept. of Cultural Affairs) for their support and motivation.”

Talking about her special achievements she has recorded a total of 10 songs at professional level for which she extend her gratitude to Mr. Shiv Kumar, of (BMA) Bollywood Music Academy.

 Sharing her 'Success Mantra', Arunita says “The success of a person is impossible without the support of the society in which he lives, and I am fortunate to live in a society which encouraged me to go with my interest and make it my aim”

Arunita has been quite famous these days for her Tv-interview (live) in a state channel “Khabar 365"

When asked about her favorite song she says “I can’t state any single song as my favorite as my day starts with music and ends with music, I love each and every song”

Music is her biggest strength and she aims to become a playback singer as well as an entertainer in the field of Music..

Jhankaar-The beat of LPU whishes her all success in future’s endeavor.

Jhankaar Famous Personality of the Week

Popularly known for the famous track of Verto –“Badlenge kal ko” Shubhendu says” I still remember the Freshmen Induction where everybody was being called on stage for on spot Singing Performance.

‘Koi Diwana Kehta Hai Koi Pagal Samajhta Hai’ the famous line by Dr.Kumar Biswas was what he sung first time in LPU. Shubhendu describes: “I never participated in any of the Singing Competitions as I never wanted to become a part of the crowd rather I opted to form my own band named ROOH in the first year itself”.

It is said that nothing great can be achieved without the support of friends, Shubhendu says that his friend Mr. Brijesh Temurkar( A very well known drummer) always inspired him, said him that he can sing even better to what he sings.

ARMAGADON was the event when the band ROOH became winner while Shubhendu was persuing 3^rd year of his Btech-ME Degree.

He describers” I simply sung the very famous song Aadat, of the famous singer Aatif Aslam and that made it”.

Talking about the key for his successful journey from a Stage performer to the Lead Singer Verto, Shubhendu extends his warm gratitude to Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal, Head Division of Student Affairs,LPU who was very much impressed by his singing and offered him to sing songs of the album.

“I was too a mere singer, but it was Sir who gave wings to my dreams, he is the person who realizes the real talents, I was nothing without his support-he is god to me for that in fact” says Shubhendu.

The Album Verto 2013-2014 resulted to be a blast success when the whole country sung along and matched along with the rhymes ” Badlenge kal ko..we are the vertoes” as much times as it appeared on the TV and hence the whole of the verto team was felicitated with live concert by Indian Idol fame Miss.Sheena Chawla.

                     



Shubhedu’s next song of the album is all set to be launched this year, He says” It was again a great experience at the recording studio”

Currently the singer is pursuing his MBA at LPU and wishes to become a next gen Marketing Executive.

When asked about ultimate career choice, Shubhendu Says: At first I would try to achieve a strong base by securing job in marketing, and when I will have enough resources to stand alone I would finally dedicate my whole time to music.

For up comers, Shubhendu Says: “ When you are at LPU, you are at the best place of the world, feel proud for your choice and try to get the best out of here, as this is the only place which provides you the best exposure in extracurricular activities along with academics”