KAILASH MEHRA SADHU

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Light Music Forte of Jammu & Kashmir Group
The best part of the 120 minute show was some songs, the Ghazal light & melodies rendered by Kailash Mehra making an instant impression.
- Deccan Herald, January 21, 1979

An Unforgettable Evening
Ravindra Kala Kheshetra perhaps has never been so over-flowing and has certainly never been a scene of more resounding cheers. It was none of the performances of the Kashmir Cultural Troupe. As soon as Sh. D. Devaraj Urs, the Karnataka Chief Minister entered the hall, Miss Kailash Mehra started singing a popular song by the famous Kannada poet, Dr. D. Dendra. Her rendering of the difficult rhyme, her flawless Kannada pronounciation and her litting sweet voice, took audience by complete surprise - though entirely pleasant one. Miss Mehra had picked up the tune and the song in just one day. It was appropriate that the Chief Minister paid the handsome compliments to the artist and said that it was a heart warming gesture on behalf of the people of picturesque Kashmir.
- The Daily Salar, Bangalore January 29, 1979

As the essence of soulful singing of Kailash Mehra percolated deep inside, the listeners enjoyed every bit of the "SANGEET SANDHYA" organised in the lawns of Dogri Bhavan yesterday. The remarkable aspect of the singing was that not only was the singer perfect in her singing but she sang the songs written by eminent Dogri poets, writers and literature. The evening provided some memorable events to the listeners, their body, heart and soul responding with an unbelievable degree of appreciation. Kailash Mehra captivated the audience with her magical spell. Her songs not only mesmerised the audience but also made the listeners nostalgic about their Dogra culture and the ambience of rural areas where real art still breathes.
- The Kashmir Times, Jammu, October 23, 1994

Scintillating 'Sangeet Sandhya'...
.. duet with the melody queen Kailash Mehra in K. S. Madhukar's song 'Jobne De Din.' The feelings and emotion of a withered heart were expressed in captivating voice of Kailash Mehra. Amar Singh Adil's song 'Jindua Da Paar Mere Thuwa Nai Chukonda' was very softly sung by Kailash Mehra and touched the chords of the heart.
- The Kashmir Times, Jammu, July 12, 1996

Bhajan Sandhya, ...
In her melliflous voice, Kailash Mehra's song 'Simeran Kar Le Mere Manna', the Bhajan evoked unbelievable response from the audience.
- The Kashmir Times, October 6, 1996

An evening of wholesome entertainment Kailash Mehra delighted the audience with her beautiful recital of the Ghazal 'Satayaen Ge Jab Unko Gham Dheere Dheere Unhe Yad Ayange Hum Dheere Dheere' by Betab Merath.
- State Times, Jammu, January 1, 1997

Entertaining Programme by J&K Troupe
The biggest saving grace of the programme was Kailash Mehra. Her rendering of Maqdoom Mohi-Ud-din's Ghazal  'Zindagi Motiyon ki Dhalakti Lari' and a Bhajan to Shiva were superb. Kailash Mehra is talent to watch.
- The National Herald, New Delhi, February 05, 1997

Heart touching ghazals mark Sham-e-Ghazal
Kailash Mehra, the only female artist came on the pedestal with Mahir Ratlami's 'Hazar Gam The Meri Zindagi Akeli Thi' which brought cheers quite often from the crowd as well as the CM also who seemed enjoying every moment by acknowledging every 'Sher' spoken.
- State Times, December 12, 1997

Soulful evening of ghazals
Credit for organizing such a lively Sham-e-Ghazal goes to J&K Cultural Academy. The singers of the evening Jeevan Sharma, Sham Sajan, Kailash Mehra and Vijay Malla captivated the audience. The scintillating Ghazals were impressive and on varied ethos of life.
- The Kashmir Times, Jammu, December 12, 1997

Farooq celebrates his re-election with Sham-e-Ghazal
The truth of life and death was highlighted in the ghazals prersented by Kailash Mehra. Her presentation of Mahir Ratlami's lyrics 'Hazar gam the meri zindagi akeli thi/Khushi jahan ki mere waste paheli thi' created a serious atmosphere in the auditorium.
- The Indian Express, December 12, 1997

Ghalib still relevant in contemporary world: Qayoom
Kailash Mehra and Sham Sajan regaled the distinguished audience by rendering Mirza Ghalib's Ghazals in their enthralling voice. Captivating the listeners with Ghalib's Ghazal 'Dil Hee To Hai - Royae Aae Gae Ham Hazaar Baar, Koyi Hamae Satayae Kyon --'. Kailash Mehra created the aesthetic aura. She sang another of Ghalib's Ghazal 'Koi Umeed Nahi Aaati - Koi Suraat Nazer Nahi Aaati -- Needh Kyo Raat Ber Nahi Aaati --'.
- The Kashmir Times, Jammu, December 30, 1997

Day long Ghalib bi-centenary celebrations by cultural academy
In the afternoon session Mehfil-e-Ghazal was organised in which State knowned artists Kailash Mehra and Sham Saajan presented Ghazals which included 'Dil Hi To Hai Na Sango Khisht', 'Koi Umeed Bhar Nai Aati' written by Ghalib.
- State Times, December 30, 1997

A captivating Ghazal evening
Kailash Mehra also enthralled the audience when she sang in Dogri 'Dile di gal unde ne kara Jande ta changa ha,' and Ghalib's 'Koi umeed bar nahi aati/ koi surat nazar nahi aaty.'
- The Indian Express, December 30, 1997

In chaste Urdu, Sushma ....
While a group of the displaced female artists, specially brought in from Jammu by Cultural Academy, presented a mesmerising Hafiz Nagma, Jehan Ara Janbaz, Kailash Mehra and Shameem sang the best of their numbers. Composed by Bhajan Sopori, almost all the numbers drew thunderous applauses and even standing ovations from the audiences.... Kailash Mehra's 'Madno lolek aalau baway, hawai dilki hall' was equally liked by the audiences.
- Daily Excelsior, July 2, 1998

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