Port Blair, December 21: At a function held at Raj Niwas, the Lt Governor, Lt Gen A K Singh (Retd), today launched a music album ‘Alfaaz’-the debut album of Ms Samhita Veda Acharya, a local artist, who has already made a name among the music lovers of the Islands. The music album has six songs and two love ballads.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated Ms Samhita Veda Acharya for her debut album and for fulfilling her long cherished dream. He said that the Islands have abundance of talent in all forms. What is required is to provide these budding artists the right platform so that they can do well and excel.
He further said that the Administration is always keen to support all the artists of the Islands. In this context, he informed that very soon, a Kala Kendra will be set up which will provide a platform to the budding artists to showcase their skills and talents. The Lt Governor had special words of appreciation for Mr. Sameer Acharya, father of Ms Samhita Acharya, for his contribution towards protection of the environment of the A&N Islands.
Ms Samhita Veda Acharya while speaking on the occasion, shared her love for the music and her journey to the launch of the debut album. She informed that it took four years to fulfill her dream of bringing out the debut album. Smt Prena Bali, a music lover and close friend of Ms Acharya also congratulated her for the launch of the album.
The officiating Chief Secretary, Smt Rina Ray, senior officers of the Administration and people from the music and literary field were present on the occasion.
