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September 17, 2009 | 04:49 AM

Voice of an Angel : Kavita Baliga

If you listen to A R Rahman score from my short film Passage, you will hear the most extraordinary angelic voice singing an Aria and touch upon the highest and purest operatic notes. The voice belongs to a young Californian girl of Indian descent, who wrote the following letter to me. Kavita is a member of our blogging community, and is happy with this letter reaching out.

Shekhar,

Thank you for the opportunity to sing in your film and at the premiere.

I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and have since been living an "every day could be your last" kind of lifestyle. When I was ill, I told myself I would take every opportunity that came my way, regardless of fear, or self doubt. And I've kept my word now, for 4 years. And as the offers increasingly start coming in, my fear of death is slowly subsiding. And as I walk along the narrow, dark path of life that I have led thus far, I am slowly beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And how immensely fulfilling and ironic that my first major international gig is based on a film about self-realization, development into adulthood, and overcoming life's hurdles.

Thank You.

Kavita

18 Comments Posted. Post your comment

Congratulations, Kavita.
For the music. For life!

Bravo!

1. Posted by austere on September 17, 2009

All the very best for future journey Kavita...cheers...

2. Posted by kedar on September 17, 2009

Hey Shekhar , i would like to thank u on behalf of Kavita for making her life so fulfilling .
Great job man ... I wish more people start thinking like you and give opportunities to fresh talent regardless of their background ,disabilities etc ...
Keep it up !

3. Posted by Sohini on September 17, 2009

Dear Kavita, you are living an inspiration. What a grand purpose in itself. Hearty Congratulations.

4. Posted by Deepak R on September 17, 2009

I am in the Himalayas and tonight when I sit out under the stars there will be a prayer on my lips for you dear Kavitha.Know that you are loved.

5. Posted by nimi khanna on September 17, 2009

Dear Kavita, Dear Shekhar,

Thank you for sharing this letter. It is so stirring and inspiring to read you, Kavita.

May the universe continue giving you wonderful reasons to feel fulfilled and to delight the ears of those privileged of listening to you.

6. Posted by Aline on September 17, 2009

one more life to learn from and to get inspired:)

7. Posted by ruchi on September 17, 2009

oh, its amazing! Humans are capable of so much strength and beauty!

8. Posted by Priyanka on September 17, 2009

Thanks kavitha for being an inspiration!

9. Posted by sharath on September 17, 2009

Are we are born to accept defeat ???

Accept if you want :
Each moment is Present to be past.

WE the Life
Rest is DEAD.

Cheers ! Cheers ! Cheers !

10. Posted by HOBO(nickname) on September 17, 2009

You people just fill my life with so much positive energy.

Thanks
Rahul

11. Posted by Rahul on September 17, 2009

Wish you the best Kavita

Stick around and think positive...

Life is a reality and I've seen The miracles
Most recently been part of it ...
From 1% no hope to 100 % Life ...

Live the Life to fullest
Be part and keep doing the good, your lovely heart feels for...

We wish and Pray for you

Special thanks to the prayers from Himalayas, The Godly place (Thank You nimi khanna)

12. Posted by AJ on September 18, 2009

Thanks kavita for adding beauty to this sad world.
Your attitude is amazing and inspiring!

13. Posted by neeti on September 18, 2009

With due respect to Kavita, need to express just a thought:

You live as routine...
You breath as routine..

One day you come across such inspiring story and it stirs your soul and makes you feel inferior, you get excited and restless.

Next day you become normal...

Shekhar, why does this feeling lasts only till we hear another story? Why can't we immerse this feeling in our soul forever and really live life with the thought "every day could be your last". After all that will help you to get over all your inhibitions.

14. Posted by Trupti on September 18, 2009

A beautiful voice indeed.
The high notes moved me to tears.
Kavita, Wishing you wellness and happiness.

15. Posted by Neeta on September 21, 2009

humbling :)

16. Posted by pawan on September 29, 2009

Kavita, Yr letter to Shekhar moved me n touched me.Bravo ! I wish you wellness and all the goodluck n happiness.

17. Posted by Latha on September 29, 2009

Dear Shekhar,

As TEDxChennai organizer, I happened to meet Kavita at TEDxChennai and believe me she was one of the most inspiring speakers I've ever heard. Her speech was too moving and her rendition of Laughing Aria was spectacular. You must be there to believe. A person diagnosed with Throat cancer, undergone chemo, now singing the Laughing Aria. I've no words to describe the feelings. She really has the voice of an Angel. Believe me, you must watch her video on www.tedxchennai.com once it becomes available online.
Regards,
Nimit

18. Posted by Nimit Jain on December 01, 2009

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