Dehradun, July 27 -- In the evening of 22 July, I had the privilege of being part of a delightful musical evening at the invitation of Dr Manoj Punjani, Research Associate at DLRC, and an eminent film critic.

The programme, organised by Sukriti Arya, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the iconic Hindi film, Guide, that was released in 1966. The occasion was dedicated to reliving the timeless songs of the film and paying tribute to its evergreen stars, Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. The informal gathering brought together ardent admirers of Guide from diverse professional backgrounds. The event was held at Kri Gallery of Art, Sirmour Marg, Kaulagarh Road.

Dr Manoj Punjani, the evening's principal speaker and anchor, captivated the audienc...