Avtaar Chana.....????

[HarmanSingh]

JustaGuy...he could be doing clay shooting. I don't think there is any problem with that. As long as he isn't hunting and killing animals, I don't see how its an issue of his spirituality.

Harman, just curious. You bring up killing animals as an issue of ones spirituality. Just curious, are you a vegetarian?

No, I'm not a vegetarian.

 

[Jeeti]

He is a legit judge....his resume speaks for itself...its disappointing to hear the bollywood status situation, but..he knows what hes talkin about.

Respect him.

 

[kinnell]

JustaGuy...he could be doing clay shooting. I don't think there is any problem with that. As long as he isn't hunting and killing animals, I don't see how its an issue of his spirituality.

Harman, just curious. You bring up killing animals as an issue of ones spirituality. Just curious, are you a vegetarian?

No, I'm not a vegetarian.

Since you feel that hunting and killing animals is an issue of one's spirituality, do you feel that eating meat (or the bodies of slain animals) is also an issue of one's spirituality?

I'm not advocating vegetarianism nor am I vegetarian because I think killing animals is wrong. I just want to know if you believe there is a difference between killing animals and eating animals.

My apologies for changing the topic from AC-ji to spiritualism, Saleem. :-\

 

[HarmanSingh]

Yeah, I do Kinnell. I hope one day I can become a vegetarian but the honest truth is I am not ready to give up the convenience and taste of eating meat because I have ate it my entire life. Eating and killing is the same thing in my opinion but we all have our weaknesses and pitfalls to achieving the spirituality we desire.

 

[Jeeti]

JustaGuy...he could be doing clay shooting. I don't think there is any problem with that. As long as he isn't hunting and killing animals, I don't see how its an issue of his spirituality.

Harman, just curious. You bring up killing animals as an issue of ones spirituality. Just curious, are you a vegetarian?

No, I'm not a vegetarian.

Since you feel that hunting and killing animals is an issue of one's spirituality, do you feel that eating meat (or the bodies of slain animals) is also an issue of one's spirituality?

I'm not advocating vegetarianism nor am I vegetarian because I think killing animals is wrong. I just want to know if you believe there is a difference between killing animals and eating animals.

My apologies for changing the topic from AC-ji to spiritualism, Saleem. :-\

Kinnell bro...if you want to discuss this topic...start a new topic and post what exactly you want to discuss... that way the rest of the forum can join you and you won't be going off topic...make our lives easier please. ;D

 

[terabaap]

Eating and killing is the same thing in my opinion but we all have our weaknesses and pitfalls to achieving the spirituality we desire.

THIS is key.

 

[COMTONDAJATT]

before when avtaar paaji had a facebook account we used to talk and he told me stories about how he would do bhangra workshops and promoted bhangra at a time when most singers and dancers were in it for a few bucks. he is really knowledgeable and a really humble man. buddha bless him.

 

[Ashveer]

The fact that he has high spiritual values but spends his free time (hobbies) shooting rifles amused me that's all.

Idk but spiritual value to me, especially in terms of Sikh culture, is meditation, family love, service to the community, etc. Wouldn't really be fondling with loud dangerous weapons that's just me

Nihangs do it all the time.

 

[avtarchana]

My dear bhangra bros !!

Nice to hear from you.. I think most of the new comers are here and are not aware of your this bro round the clock work...

So, for the new comers let me tell the entire story ... I started Bhangra in School (1973) and after that remained 'Captain' in Colleges and many times declared as the 'Best Dancer' of the Punjab University (Zonal)Youth Festivals, and traveled a lot in India through Bhangra, NCC (Flying n Gliding), Personal Tours etc..

In 2000, an IDEA clicked my mind that my Punjabi singer brothers were performing only in the Punjabi Audience, worldwide, due to their language problem, but since I was knowing the great BHANGRA DANCE, I started mission to teach Bhangra to non Punjabi/English speaking countries like CZ, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary and conducted many workshops in Schools/Theaters there with my body language/Gud Bhangra intrumental music/beats as these countries were near to India.. and after that also enrolled myself at the Laban Centre of Dance at London (UK) to learn Contemporary dances, Choreography, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc.. and after that Bhangra Nation, Canada invited me to Judge the 'World Bhangra Championship' and keeping in view the long list of promoting Punjabi Culture at national/international levels they conferred 'Life Time Achievement Award.'

When I came back from Toronto (Canada), got invitation from Bhangra Blast, Bruin Bhangra and the Houston (TX) one.. and after that everyone started inviting me and I started cancelling many shows as I am still working in the Punjab Govt., here at Chandigarh and it was very hard for me to take leaves, time and again.. so almost 3-4 times I missed the Florida, 2-3 times Blizzard, Once Bhangra Bash and 3 times the South Asian Alliance Culture Show at Toronto !!

For you information, a brief is mentioned below and if any one of you luv to ask any question..YOU ARE INVITED, PLASE :

_____________________________________________________________________________________


KEEPING in view the Accomplishments / National & International Bhangra Dance Workshops Bhangra / Dance Judgments across the Globe, the South Asian Alliance, comprising of 14- Universities / Schools of Canada / North America declared your this friend as the "WORLD`S BEST BHANGRA JUDGE."

Accomplishments:

Member, International Dance Council - UNESCO, Paris (France), conducted Bhangra
Dance Workshops in Czech Republic (2000); learn t advanced techniques in Choreography,
Contemporary dance, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc., from
the prestigious "Laban Centre of Dance" at London, U.K.(2001).

Invited by the University of Sofia (BULGARIA) and GNM - Budapest (HUNGARY) also
conducted Bhangra workshops at renowned OMMA STUDIO at Crete (GREECE)
in 2002-03 and the mission / workshops were well received and appreciated by the media, around the globe.

Canada based "Bhangra Nation Multicultural Society (BNMS)" inducted name in the
"Hall of Fame" and conferred "2004-Life Time Achievement Award in Bhangra" in
January`04 and after that got opportunities to "Judge" the following
World`s Biggest Inter-varsity Bhangra Championships:


---"8th World Bhangra and Dhol Championship" held by the BNMS in Toronto (Jan 04)- CANADA;

---"11th Bhangra Blowout" by the George Washington University, Washington D.C. (April 04)- USA;

---"Bruin Bhangra-2004" by the University of California, Los Angeles (May `04) - USA;

---"Bayou Bhangra" by the University of Houston - Texas (Sept `04)- USA;

---"Bhangra Idols" - International Bhangra Championship by the Paji Guys Entertainment, Vancouver, British Columbia (Sept.05)- CANADA;

---"Bhangra Bash" by the University of Washington - Seattle (Feb `06)- USA;

---"South Asian Alliance Culture Show" by the University of Toronto - Mississauga (March `06) - CANADA


Misc.

-- Started Bhangra in 1973-74 at N.D.Paul Public High School, Chandigarh.

-- Remained Captain of Bhangra teams of DAV College and Government Colleges, Chandigarh.

-- Many times declared 'Best Dancer' at the Punjab University Zonal Youth Festivals..

-- Participated in various Private/Government (Punjab / Chandigarh Administration / North Zone Cultural Centre) Inter-State Cultural Exchange Programmes and toured almost entire India

-- Graduate in English, Economics, Geography and Military Training (NCC-AIR) D.A. V. College and Govt. College -Punjab University, Chandigarh - 1982 (INDIA);

--Looking after the Office Administration Section (Public Relations) of Punjab Financial Corporation, at Chandigarh, Since 1985;

-- Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising from Punjabi University, Patiala (1989-91) (INDIA);

-- Rich exposure in Graphic Designing;

-- Holder of Private Pilot's License (Airplanes), Glider Pilot License (Govt. of India) -1978;

-- About 200 hours airplanes flying experience;

-- Once declared Best Glider Pilot of North India n...Second Best of India-s/b -Inter Directorate Best Glider Pilot Competition, New Delhi (1980-81);

-- Participated in IXth ASIAN GAMES, New Delhi (1982) and assisted the Organizing Committee - Wills World Cup, Titan Cup, Challenger Trophy at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium, Mohali (Punjab).

--Got opportunity to teach Bhangra to Mr. Ian Chappel, former Cricket Captain of Australia, during ICC Champions Cricket Trophy held in Nov/Dec 2006 and the same was telecast ed `live` on SET MAX (Extraa Innings)

--In many Punjabi films like Ishq Nimana, Jigri Yaar, Vaari Jatt, Hankaar etc...

--Honorary Secretary General - Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) and Ex-Member, Chandigarh Sangeet and Natak Akademi.

--Served NCC - Air wing for 4-years ..An Outstanding Cadet with several laurels...Got C-Certificate with 'A-GRADE' ..Received dozens of "Merit Certificates, College Colors, Roll of Honor.. Commanded Air Squadrons during Independence day, Republic Day, N.C.C. Days, College Annual functions etc. ..and also "Gallantry Award for Bravery" for saving the life of a cadet, as he fell down from Super Fast Train..I jumped from the running train & got the injured hospitalized and these days he is reputed Businessman !!

However, wishing you ALL THE BEST for the current Bhangra Competitions !!

With LUV

AC / Chandigarh.

 

[pritpal94]

He once emailed me asking if I could pay for his ticket to come to the UK so he could make us (Suruj) the best bhangra team in UK and USA. :/

 

[avtarchana]

Dear Pritpal !!

When did I say...I just asked you for the air ticket, if you want me there.
That's it..If you have some solid proof or email regarding that..pl.show us..just saying is not enough !
We ALL in wait of your email / proof, please..

Veereo, ek gal Punjabian wich me world khum ke dekhi hai kuch aase hunde ne jo kisse no tarakki karda nahi dekh sakde.. Last time on POL also, such things happened..and that why I started my website to know you the facts with snaps and Press Clippings..

If any one of you have any question, please ask me n I'll LUV to share that !!

-AC/Chd.

 

[Nirpaal]

LMAOOOOOOOO this is jokesss
Avtar Chana is related to me ahhahaha he's my nana ji's cousin, lol he came here backkk in like 2001 it was like the only time i met him and he got some lifetime achievement award for bhangra ahha, im pretty sure the guy you guys see on facebook isn't really him...it don't seem like him and nor is the guy on btf, but yeah even my dad was saying he's pretty much all hype lmao this is jokes though

 

[pritpal94]

Dear Pritpal !!

When did I say...I just asked you for the air ticket, if you want me there.
That's it..If you have some solid proof or email regarding that..pl.show us..just saying is not enough !
We ALL in wait of your email / proof, please..

Veereo, ek gal Punjabian wich me world khum ke dekhi hai kuch aase hunde ne jo kisse no tarakki karda nahi dekh sakde.. Last time on POL also, such things happened..and that why I started my website to know you the facts with snaps and Press Clippings..

If any one of you have any question, please ask me n I'll LUV to share that !!

-AC/Chd.

Oh pajji, tu ta menu kay janda si "find someone to pay for my ticket to help you".

 

[Sukhdip S. Chhina]

hahahhhahah!

 

[Don]

lol
pritpal called him a bhangra godfather hahaah

 

[rampur209]

lol
pritpal called him a bhangra godfather hahaah

wow hahaha

 

[terabaap]

I don't know what is worse, the convo pritpal had with him or the fact that he posted a private email conversation on the website(even given the fact that Mr. Chana invited such "proof")

 

[gabroo_punjabi]

this guys is mad jokess

 

[avtarchana]

Hi Pritpal !
As you also know that there are few bhangra teams in UK and there is Olympics in 2012, I was thinking to make your team a gud team and want to be there to teach you to those standards so that you can participate in the coming Olympics and planning to make your team the World's Best by participating in the Olympics as till date no team did Bhangra in the Opening /Closing ceremony of such games. Yes, I requested to contact some gud sponsors so that you can get us (me n my guru Sarav Shri Mali Ram Ji ) there for your team as every singer is charging lot of money to visit a place and we were just asking for the airfare for the promotion of Bhangra dance in UK !!

 

[DjDhol-E]

avtar paaji zindabad !