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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Amit Sengupta is passionate about many things in life – three of which take priority are God, music and the source of inspiration behind the passion for music.
The 60-year-old Mt Roskill resident is an ardent “bhakt” of Mohammed Rafi, the singing legend who continues to be revered by millions around the world – even though he is no longer part of this world.
Sengupta has been a devoted bhakt of Rafi since his early childhood days in
His modest Mt Roskill dwelling appears more like a shrine to Mohammed Rafi, with photos of the great singer adorning almost every wall in the home.
An accountant by profession, Sengupta is now a full-time musician in
His music school – the Mohammed Rafi Academy of Music - is this month hosting another grand showcase in memory of the great singer.
Old is Gold Part 3 will be held at the Dorothy Winstone Centre on May 30 from 7pm, featuring a host of prominent singers from around Auckland, including many of Sengupta’s students.
Some of the well know performers include Rajesh Thakkar, Vishnu Priya, Vishnu, Monish, Rohitesh, Somy, Chaitra, Ritika, Simran, Moneesh, Hemant,
Sengupta, who has been in
“I don’t need money to make me happy,” says Sengupta, who is also a keen bhakt of Mata Saraswat, the Goddess of Music.
“I have my music, and Bhagwan takes care of the rest for me. I am content.”
Sengupta started organizing show from 2003, Ek Shaam Rafi Ke Naam, and also Rafi ki Yaaden; 2006, S D Burman Centenary and Tribute to Naushad; 2007 Old is Gold; 2008 Ek Shaam Majrooh Ke Naam and Old is Gold Part 2; and now Old is Gold Part 3.
Sengupta says as in the past, Old is Gold will be another memorable show which should not be missed.
Old is Gold Part 3, Dorothy Winstone Centre,
Amit Sengupta is passionate about many things in life – three of which take priority are God, music and the source of inspiration behind the passion for music.
The 60-year-old Mt Roskill resident is an ardent “bhakt” of Mohammed Rafi, the singing legend who continues to be revered by millions...
Amit Sengupta is passionate about many things in life – three of which take priority are God, music and the source of inspiration behind the passion for music.
The 60-year-old Mt Roskill resident is an ardent “bhakt” of Mohammed Rafi, the singing legend who continues to be revered by millions around the world – even though he is no longer part of this world.
Sengupta has been a devoted bhakt of Rafi since his early childhood days in
His modest Mt Roskill dwelling appears more like a shrine to Mohammed Rafi, with photos of the great singer adorning almost every wall in the home.
An accountant by profession, Sengupta is now a full-time musician in
His music school – the Mohammed Rafi Academy of Music - is this month hosting another grand showcase in memory of the great singer.
Old is Gold Part 3 will be held at the Dorothy Winstone Centre on May 30 from 7pm, featuring a host of prominent singers from around Auckland, including many of Sengupta’s students.
Some of the well know performers include Rajesh Thakkar, Vishnu Priya, Vishnu, Monish, Rohitesh, Somy, Chaitra, Ritika, Simran, Moneesh, Hemant,
Sengupta, who has been in
“I don’t need money to make me happy,” says Sengupta, who is also a keen bhakt of Mata Saraswat, the Goddess of Music.
“I have my music, and Bhagwan takes care of the rest for me. I am content.”
Sengupta started organizing show from 2003, Ek Shaam Rafi Ke Naam, and also Rafi ki Yaaden; 2006, S D Burman Centenary and Tribute to Naushad; 2007 Old is Gold; 2008 Ek Shaam Majrooh Ke Naam and Old is Gold Part 2; and now Old is Gold Part 3.
Sengupta says as in the past, Old is Gold will be another memorable show which should not be missed.
Old is Gold Part 3, Dorothy Winstone Centre,
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