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Raaj Gautam – Showcasing His Mettle As An Actor And Filmmaker
ACTOR Raaj Gautam alias Rajendra Pandey has been shuttling between films, television and OTT not only in front of it but behind too. It is observed that the perception of an actor is based on a commercial success. Making his presence felt as an actor, he is also enjoying a space where he is creatively satisfied. He also had the privilege of working with famed and talented actors including filmmakers.
However, the actor in him is itching to do a lot more, but he is happy with the offers that he has been getting. Currently he features in “Chhoti Sardarni” aired on Colors, “Kanya Pradhan” on Zee Ganga, “Shukla – The Tiger” streaming on MX player and “Dangerous 21” on India Go Fast (an OTT platform from Aligarh). Playing dynamic roles in movies are also in his mind. He says, “I do miss acting on a regular basis and the actor in me wants to branch out further. The best way to grow as an actor is to step out of your comfort zone and take risks.”
Interestingly, Raaj Gautam has meanwhile also wielded the megaphone for a Hindi feature film which is getting readied to hit the marque soon. It is a suspense thriller and is tentatively titled as “Humsafar Saaya”. It features Akash Gaharwar (cousin of Govinda) in the lead. The film is produced by veteran Rajanikant Patel and his son Rajesh R. Patel under the banner of Om Shivam Pictures.
“This is my fourth venture….,” clarifies the actor-turned-director. “Earlier in 2006-2007 I had forayed into film production and made “Raat Ka Saaya” in which I acted and directed too. In 2018 I wrote and directed a Bhojpuri film “Jaan Tu Bewaafa Badu” featuring Amit Singh and Sahiba and it was shot in Dhanbad. I also made a short film on “Beti Bachao Beti Padao” campaign,” he adds.
Speaking about his latest outing, “Humsafar Saaya” Gautam reveals, “There is a sense of responsibility while making a film. This movie is a romantic horror and working on this film was quite a journey. It is an original creation as I have written the script of this film too. The makers are London-based….. Rajanikant ji is a well-known writer of his times. It has rich production values, thrills, action and music. The film has been shot in virgin locales of Nasik and the by-lanes of Aurangabad for 24-days just before the lockdown. We even had few stints in Madh Island, Mumbai. Akash Gaharwar, the lead player in this film is renowned actor Govinda’s cousin. Like Govinda he is also a good performer and has dancing skills too. He has been adjudged as the best dancer in a reality show on Sony and has also featured in few music videos produced by Zee. To his credits Akash has acted in films like “Gumnam Saaya”, “Kaun Mera Kaun Tera”, “Devil Knights”, “Mera Yaar Hi Mera Rab Hai”. A new girl Simi Khan has been introduced to play the female lead opposite him. Shreya Yadav, Manoj Mishra, Pramod Moutho and myself are also in the cast playing key roles. The film also has five melodious songs in the voices of renowned singers like Shabab Sabri, Soumi Banerjee, Mamta Sharma and Shekhar Rawat which have been scored by Nawab Shawab and Dharmendra Singh Badoriya. Editor Krishna Yadav and sound engineer Chintu have done a great job to give the film a slick and eerie feeling for the horror scenes. In short, the film is a wholesome entertainer.”
Raaj Gautam made his acting debut with films and has completed almost four decades in the industry. He started with a character role in Sanjeev Kumar, Jackie Shroff and Zeenat Aman starrer “Haathon Ki Lakeeren”. It was produced and directed by Chetan Anand and was released in 1986. In the 90s he got a chance to play the lead in “Raaj Drohi” which was directed by Hasmukh Rajput and produced by Lalji Gupta. After a brief lull, he got roles in films like “Dushman” starring Mithun Chakraborty and directed by Shakti Samanta; “Wajood” starring Nana Patekar and directed by N. Chandra amongst others.
He also made his way as a nefarious villain in a Bengali film titled “Nadi Pare Ammar Badi” directed by Dilip Bose.
This apart, Gautam had also bagged various portrayals of roles with different shades especially in many television series. Till date he has in his repertoire more than 700-episodes including those produced by the iconic Balaji Telefilms including the distinguished detective and crime thrillers like “Savdhaan India: India Fights Back”, “Crime Patrol”, “C.I.D.”, “Uttaran” and others.
As an actor; he says that he strives to strike a balance between commercial projects and content driven cinema. “In showbiz you have to be a little sensible and strike a balance. Today if I do any project, it should add value to my portfolio as an actor and director too. Meanwhile, there are few projects in the negotiation stages where I will be acting in powerful roles. There are two films as a writer-director titled as “Guruji” and “Bandobast” which are in the pre-production stages,” says the actor turned filmmaker.
For the unversed, Raaj Gautam alias Rajendra Pandey hails from Varanasi; the spiritual city in Uttar Pradesh. Having completed his education in M.Com he had joined Indian Navy and was posted in the Armory division at Ernakulam in Kerala; where he worked for four years. Since then he had shifted his base to Mumbai alone. Now he is happily married and has a small knit family here from last 18-years. His wife is a M.A., B.Ed and a Litterateur in English and his kids – a son who is now 16-years of age who is studying engineering and a 10-year old daughter who is schooling. He was an assistant to few writers too. There is also another side of him. Few who are closer to Gautam also knows that he is also into manufacturing and trading of garments. Does he miss his hometown, “I do have a lot of memories and miss my friends and relatives… Whenever time permits, I do make it a point to visit them,” he says.
Raaj Gautam – Showcasing His Mettle As An Actor And Filmmaker
Little Known Facts About Welknown Actress Pooja Dixit
Some people are talented from birth and with time they also enhance their talent. Born in the soil of Maharashtra, Pooja Dixit is a land-bound personality. Who had a passion for anchoring, painting, fashion, writing and writing poems since childhood, and this art of writing brought them to the industry. After obtaining a degree in Biotechnology from Parla College, she started working as an assistant dialogue writer in serials to pursue her passion for writing.
As a writer, she was doing her work with great devotion, when luck knocked on her door. She was doing dialogue writing in ‘Sapno Ke Bhanwar’ when a character who played a role in it did not come on the sets on the day of shooting. Then she got an offer to do that role. She was told that if you have written this dialogue then you can portray this character better and in fact it turned out to be true.
Pooja played that role with great confidence. Seeing her acting skills, she got this job, then Pooja did not look back and continued to work one after the other. She is playing a negative role in the recently aired new show Mithai on Zee TV. Pooja says that her role is completely different from her real character, so in order to play this character with vigor, she has to understand herself in this character. In this negative image, she is playing the role of Abha Choubey, who creates new plots in the life of the main character.
In the past, she has also acted in many serials in which she has played the character of Maria in Yeshu, Rehana in Mere Sai, Manorama in Mere Angne. Along with this, the film has also worked in films like Chakravyuh, Awijk Mausam, Hate Story One, Pankh, Negligence etc. Apart from this, Pooja Dixit has worked for many advertisement films like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, JCB Crane, Reserve Bank of India etc. He has anchored the show ‘Virasat Bemisaal’ running on DD India for 2 consecutive years.
Her short film ‘Kitaab’ has won around 22 awards worldwide with Tom Alter in the lead role. He also has an important role in the show ‘Ultan Paltan Hospital’, which airs every Saturday at 12:30 pm on DD National. Apart from films and advertising films, Pooja is also going to show her talent in web series. The web series ‘Long Drive’ is based on a female lead story in which Pooja is in the lead role.
Pooja Dixit says that her mother has a big hand behind whatever she is today. She considers her mother as her idol. His mother has taught him every detail of life so that how to be happy in any situation. Never let the mood of dissatisfaction or fear come in your mind. From him, Pooja has learned adjustment, stability and how to survive in every condition, which is useful in her development today. Always keep smiling and keep working with full hope and passion. Success comes only when you keep doing your work with perseverance and stick to it. Success is never achieved in one stroke, for that one has to be patient, if you are afraid of ups and downs, then how will you reach the destination further, this is the basic mantra of success of worship.
Pooja is doing her work with full patience and diligence. Along with acting she is concentrating on her every skill and is going on doing her upcoming projects. Pooja says that today’s youth are getting lost in the digital world and away from belongingness and humanity. You must go with modernity but it is important to give time to your loved ones and family too.Taking out direct time with your friends and family, spending time meeting and congratulating enhances belonging and mutual love. Your feelings reach them. One should not forget his roots by taking the path only in modernity.
Apart from the digital world, there is also a world in which you should not fall prey to loneliness. Because loneliness is the parent of many diseases. Pooja is a very happy, cool and cultured person.
Success is definitely achieved by hard work with patience – Pooja Dixit
Press conference of world’s largest Ramlila AYODHYA KI RAMLILA in Mumbai
आज ( Juhu) होटल मुंबई में प्रेस वार्ता को संबोधित करते हुए अयोध्या कि रामलीला कमेटी के फाउंडर अध्यक्ष सुभाष मलिक (बॉबी) जी ने बोला कि मुझे बड़ी खुशी है अयोध्या कि रामलीला सारे रिकॉर्ड तोड रही हैं। और भगवान श्री राम के आशिर्वाद से अयोध्या कि रामलीला विश्व की सबसे बड़ी रामलीला है। भगवान श्री राम के भक्तो ने इसे विश्व की सबसे बड़ी रामलीला बनाया है। अयोध्या कि रामलीला में सबसे बड़ा सहयोग उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी के सहयोग से हो पाया है। और उनका सहयोग,आशिर्वाद हमारे पर रहता है,हम बड़े भाग्यशाली है, और अयोध्या कि रामलीला इस वर्ष अपने पिछले सारे रिकॉर्ड तोड देगी , साल 2020 में सोलह करोड़ से ज्यादा भगवान राम भक्तो ने इसे देखा था।
2021 मे बाईस करोड़ से ज्यादा राम भक्तो ने देखा था। इस बार हमे पुरी उम्मीद है, भगवान श्री राम के आशिर्वाद से अयोध्या कि रामलीला पिछले सारे रिकॉर्ड तोड देगी। इस मौके पर अयोध्या कि रामलीला कमेटी के क्रिएटिव डायरेक्टर जनरल सेक्रेटरी सुभम मालिक ने बोला की अयोध्या कि रामलीला में इस बार 1600 फुट का LED सेट तैयार हो रहा हैं।और बॉलीवुड की कई महान हस्तियां अयोध्या कि रामलीला में काम कर रही हैं।
अयोध्या कि रामलीला कमेटी के अध्यक्ष सुभाष मालिक ने बताया अयोध्या कि रामलीला का अयोजन दिनांक 25 सितंबर से 5अक्टूबर 2022 तक अयोध्या में हर वर्ष कि तरह लाइव देख पाएंगे। इस वर्ष अयोध्या कि रामलीला का तीसरा संस्करण होगा। जिसको लाइव दिखाया जाएगा। शाम 7 से रात 10 बजे तक दूरदर्शन पर देख पाएंगे। , श्री रवि किशन जी केवट, श्री बिंदुदरसिंह जी हनुमान, श्री गजेंद्र चौहान जी राजा जनक, सुभम मालिक क्रिएटिव डायरेक्टर जनरल सेक्रेटरी, श्री शाहबाज खां जी रावण, श्री राकेश बेदी जी , श्री गुर्फी पटेल जी नारद मुनि, श्री गिरजा शंकर जी दशरथ, कपिल शर्मा शो की बुआ जी उपासना सिंह जी कैकेई, दीक्षा रैना जी सीता, राहुल बुचड़ राम की भूमिका निभाएंगे।
इस मौके पर मौजूद थे, अयोध्या कि रामलीला कमेटी के चेयरमैन राकेश बिंदल,और वॉइस चेयरमैन प्रदीप अग्रवाल, वॉइस चेयरमैन कैप्टन राज माथुर, वॉइस चेयरमैन अनुज अग्रवाल, जी ने बोला अयोध्या कि रामलीला 25 सितंबर से 5 अक्टूबर तक अयोध्या में तीसरा संस्करण होने जा रहा है।
हमारे लिए यह बड़ी खुशी की बात है।भगवान राम की जन्मभूमि अयोध्या में अयोध्या कि रामलीला का आयोजन होता है।इस मौके पर अयोध्या कि रामलीला का वेबसाइट पर भी उद्घाटन हुआ, और विजय चंद्रा, संतोष चंद्रा, आरती चंद्रा मौजूद थे।
Press conference of world’s largest Ramlila AYODHYA KI RAMLILA in Mumbai
Aatma Music pays rich tributes to the Punjabi Legend SIDHU MOOSEWALA
‘A Tribute to the Legend SIDHU MOOSEWALA’ is a film by Vikas Bali where singer Sumit Bhalla pays rich tribute to the Punjabi rock star Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known by his stage name Sidhu Moosewala who left this world due to an unfortunate incident.
The music video is shot in actual locations where the unfortunate assassination of noted singer Sidhu Moosewala too place. The makers have shot the film ‘A Tribute to the Legend SIDHU MOSSEWALA’ extensively in Punjab’s Moosa Pind and the unit also procured permission to shoot in Sidhu’s home and adjacent areas.
Vaseem Qureshi of Aatma Music spoke his heart out, “The world is aware that Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants on 29 May 2022 and this has cut short the journey of a priceless diamond in Punjab’s music and film industry. It is a great loss to millions of his fans across India and the world over. We at Aatma Music have done our best to keep alive Sidhu Moosewala’s music and this is the least we could have done,” says Vaseem.
“Sidhu Moosewala is probably the greatest Punjabi artist of current generation and I have never seen such an adulation from his fans. He is considered as a key figure in opening the doors for Punjabi artistes into mainstream music,” Ayyub Qureshi of Aatma Music mentioned.
“Composer and Lyricist Bhanu Pandit has come up with such a soul stirring eulogy that is a touching piece of writing that go beyond words for one of the most promising and greatest singer, rapper, songwriter and actor associated with Punjabi music and Punjabi cinema,” says Karan Ramani, the CEO of Aatma Music.
Presented by Qureshi Productions and Aatma Music, ‘A Tribute to the Legend SIDHU MOSSEWALA’ is directed by Vikas Bali and is produced by Vaseem Qureshi and Ayyub Qureshi. Singer Sumit Bhalla and composer and lyricist Bhanu Pandit have come up with such an intense memorial respect to the remarkable Punjabi artist. The film’s DOP is by Lucky and is aptly edited by Harmeet S Kalra.
Aatma Music pays rich tributes to the Punjabi Legend SIDHU MOOSEWALA
Muhurat of Hindi Movie HANKY PANKY Movie is scheduled to be shot in Canada
Director Shivamm Sharma, who has credits as director of many Punjabi films, making his Bollywood debut along with his entire team. His Hindi film titled “Hanky Panky” will be shot in Canada. The Mahurata of film has already been done in Mumbai on Producers Mr Ashwini Taneja is the propieriter of Epitome Production House based in Mumbai while Punjabi Film Academy is based in Canada. Mahadevi Motion Pictures is under the proprietorship of Mr Sonu Kuntal in association with with Rangala Punjab Motion Pictures.
As unique as the name of the movie, “Hanky Panky” its story is equally different and unique. The producers of the film are Mr Ashwin Taneja and Sonu Kuntal. Mr Sonu Kuntal has been associated with many Bollywood films like Mulk, Raid, Paltan, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.
Director Shivamm Sharma says that “Hanky Panky” will be a different genre of hindi cinema which will be shot on a large scale. The script has been extensively worked on for months. This is a Hindi film that is being produced in collaboration with a Canadian production house. The film’s cinematographer is Mr Vishwanath Prajapati. Music has been composed by Mr Vivian Richard while Mr Ravi Sudda has given the lyrics. The screenplay and Dilouges are by Shivamm Sharma & VV Sharma. While Shikha Sharma will be doing associate in direction.
As a director, Mr Shivamm Sharma has directed many hit Punjabi movies which include Kinna Karde Ha Pyar, Bhagat Singh Di Udeek, Dhol Ratti, Angrez Putt, Allhar Vres and Kamaley The star cast of this film include Adhyayan Suman, Kanchi Singh, Arsh Chawla, Sumit Nijjar, Narvail Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Yashveer Sharma, etc , and PRO- Publish Media team (Akhilesh singh)
Muhurat of Hindi movie “Hanky Panky”Movie is scheduled to be shot in Canada.
Bollywood actress Neha Bansal’s name entered in WAC Book of Records International as Worlds Finnest Mehndi Artist
Bollywood actress Neha Bansal has recently set a new world record by registering her name in the WAC Book of Records International as worlds Finnest mehandi artist. She got this record for applying the world’s thinnest mehndi on July 4, 2022. Neha Bansal’s work is so fine in mehandi that it cannot be measured with a scale. Work is so fine there is no gap even for a pin point. In view of her achievement, WAC people council is going to honour her with Gandhi Seva Ratna 2022 award on 24th July in Bhopal.
Neha Bansal has been applying Mehandi since childhood. She was giving coaching classes for mehandi and soft toys on her school days. During school time, she won many awards in the mehandi competition. But she never made it her profession as she said ifs only her passion not profession
Just a few days back, during the shooting of a film she had applies mehandi on her hand, where the film’s producer Kaliram Tomar said that when you apply mehandi so fine, why don’t u try for a world record. At the same time, Neha Bansal searched and after applying made her name a world record within a month.
First actress then producer later her name changed to an Author when she wrote her first book Ek Andekha Sach and now world record holder. Many more to go in future.
Let us tell you that Neha Bansal has produced many films and shorts films as an actress as well as a producer director. Many short films made by her have been awarded in many international festivals. She has also written a book, Ek Andekha Sach, which is available on Amazon Prime. Neha Bansal is also going to make a biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, which she will announce soon. She is also a voice over artist who has given her voice in many films for different different languages.
She has also been awarded as Daughter of Haryana.
We wish her all the best for her new venture
Bollywood actress Neha Bansal’s name entered in WAC Book of Records International as Worlds Finnest Mehndi Artist
संगीता तिवारी की ग्लैमरस तस्वीरें सोशल मीडिया पर हुईं वायरल, मिल रहे हज़ारों लाइक्स कमेंट्स
बॉलीवुड की मशहूर अभिनेत्री संगीता तिवारी अपनी गलैमरस तस्वीरों की वजह से सुर्खियों में बनी रहती हैं। उनकी फ़ोटो इंटरनेट पर आते ही वायरल हो जाती हैं। संगीता तिवारी का हर अंदाज बड़ा खास होता है जो उनके फैंस को दीवाना बना देता है। वह खुद सोशल मीडिया पर काफी एक्टिव रहती हैं और अक्सर अपनी एक से बढ़ कर एक मोहक तस्वीरों और वीडियोज को शेयर कर फैंस को सरप्राइज करती रहती हैं।
इसी बीच संगीता तिवारी की कुछ तस्वीरें इंस्टाग्राम पर उस समय चर्चा का विषय बन गयी, जब उन्होंने अपने खास स्टाइल वाले फोटो शेयर करते हुए फैन्स को क्रेजी किया। उसके बाद उनकी तस्वीरें वायरल होने लगी और सोशल मीडिया पर उनके फैंस उन्हें खूब लाइक करने लगे, बेपनाह कमेंट कर रहे हैं। एक फैन ने तो यहां तक कह दिया कि संगीता की खूबसूरती लाजवाब हैं, अमेजिंग है।
आपको बता दें कि संगीता तिवारी अपने अपकमिंग प्रोजेक्ट को लेकर बेहद एक्साइटेड हैं। वह अपनी फ़िल्म द कोरोना लव को लेकर इन दिनों बिजी चल रही हैं। लेकिन इस दौरान भी वह सोशल मीडिया पर एक्टिव रहती हैं, तभी उनके फोटोज पोस्ट करते ही और देखते ही देखते वायरल हो जाते हैं।
गौरतलब है कि संगीता तिवारी ने हिंदी सहित कई रीजनल भाषाओं में फिल्मे कर ली हैं। लगभग 16 वर्षों से एक्टिंग फील्ड में सक्रिय संगीता तिवारी तेलगु, मराठी, गुजराती व राजस्थानी फिल्मों में भी अपनी क्षमता साबित की है। कत्थक डांसर संगीता तिवारी को भारत आइकॉन अवार्ड सहित दर्जनों पुरुस्कारों से नवाजा गया है।
संगीता तिवारी की ग्लैमरस तस्वीरें सोशल मीडिया पर हुईं वायरल, मिल रहे हज़ारों लाइक्स कमेंट्स
डांसर और कोरियोग्राफर सचिन शर्मा का जन्मदिन बॉलीवूड दिग्गज कलाकारोंके साथ धूमधाम से मनाया गया
डांसिंग सुपरस्टार सचिन शर्मा के जन्मदिन के अवसर पर (मर्दानी 2 फेम) विशाल जेठवा, रवि दुबे, फैसल खान, सना खान सिद्धार्थ निगम, दिलीप सेन सहित कई हस्तियां हुईं शामिल. नृत्य की दुनिया में एक लोकप्रिय नाम, सचिन शर्मा ने अपना 24 वां जन्मदिन परिवार, दोस्तों और फिल्म इंडस्ट्री की कई हस्तियों के साथ मनाया। सेलिब्रेशन की शुरुआत केक कटिंग से हुई। डांस फ्लोर खुला था जहां मशहूर हस्तियां संगीत पर थिरकती नज़र आई। डांस, म्यूजिक, मस्ती का माहौल रहा।यह वास्तव में दोहरा जश्न था क्योंकि सचिन के डेब्यू म्यूजिक वीडियो ‘ टूटी मोहब्बत ‘ के पोस्टर का अनावरण किया गया था। चकाचौंध करने वाले डांसर और बेहद लोकप्रिय यूट्यूबर सचिन शर्मा को अभिनय का शौक और इस संगीत वीडियो के साथ उन्होंने पर्दे पर एक अभिनेता के रूप में यात्रा शुरू की है।
सचिन ने कहा, “नृत्य के अलावा मुझे हमेशा से अभिनय का शौक रहा है। आज मैं खुश हूं कि मेरा सपना ‘ टूटी मोहब्बत ‘ म्यूजिक वीडियो के साथ पूरा हुआ। साथ ही दो और म्यूजिक वीडियो जल्द ही रिलीज होंगे। इनमें से एक वीडियो अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहयोग से बनाया गया है। मैं इसके बारे में कुछ समय बाद आप लोगो को बताऊँगा। अभी ‘ टूटी मोहब्बत ‘ के लिए चियर कर रहे हैं।”
इस मौके पर म्यूजिक डायरेक्टर दिलीप सेन, मर्दानी 2 फेम विशाल जेठवा, रवि दुबे, फैसल खान, सिद्धार्थ निगम, दानिश, सना खान, कार्तिकेय मालवीय, कृष चौहान, डीजे रिंक, अली मर्चेंट, प्रियंका खेरा, आकृति अग्रवाल, दीपक जोशी, निशा गुरगैन, हैरी वर्मा जैसी हस्तियां मौजूद रहीं। बर्थडे बॉय को विश करने रमाकांत मुंडे, आराधना शर्मा, देविश, नमित, आयरा ज्योतिका टंगरी, स्मृति भतीजा, ज्योति गुप्ता, प्रवीण चंद्रा, रूबी सिंह पहुंचे। पार्टी देर रात तक चली।
सचिन शर्मा ने साल 2012 में डांस इंडिया डांस लिटिल मास्टर्स से शुरुआत की थी। फिर उनका डांस का सफर चला और उन्होंने कभी पीछे मुड़कर नहीं देखा। वह डांस इंडिया डांस के फर्स्ट रनरअप थे, झलक दिखला झा, नच बलिए, किचन चैंपियन, बिग बॉस इंडियाज डांसिंग सुपरस्टार, बूगी वूगी किड्स चैंपियनशिप आदि जैसे कई डांस रियलिटी शो में भी उन्होंने हिस्सा लिया। फिर उन्होंने डांस कम्पटीशन को जज करना शुरू किया। मुंडे मीडिया (पीआर) ने इस बर्थडे पार्टी की बखुबी जिम्मेदारी निभाई।
——–छायाकार : रमाकांत मुंडे मुंबई
डांसर और कोरियोग्राफर सचिन शर्मा का जन्मदिन बॉलीवूड दिग्गज कलाकारोंके साथ धूमधाम से मनाया गया
CLASSICAL COLOURING OF THREE – THRAYAM AT NCPA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE JULY 2 2022
Curated & produced by: Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra
Dance when presented as an experience is amazing in its ability to draw the viewer through the power of intention and suggestion to define a theme and bring it to life. When presented with depth, classical dance becomes the umbilical cord which connects us, not only with our inner selves but also the world for which dance should transform to a one to one experience.
The unique festival Thrayam at the NCPA Mumbai, on July2’2022 was an other worldly experience for all who witnessed at the Experimental Theatre. The housefull theatre applauded abd cheered the imaginative Curator Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra as she stepped onto the stage to reach out with highlighting the romance if the number three through seasoned and exemplary artists .
Curator of Thrayam – Kalashri Dr lata Surendra
The anticipation of the crowd was obvious as they listened intently to her introduction to an Ode unto the poetry of Three, through the bridging metaphor – Dance! She awakened people to the Tri- particle nature of all existence as heaven, earth, water and in the human as body, spirit and soul. The two hours that followed was a journey into the very pulse of three.
Guru Smt Vyjayanthi Kashi
Legendary Guru Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi, the reputed kuchipudi exponen and a celebrated performer and choreographer; the artistic director of a dance school Shambhavi School of Dance, explored three through Triguna. Three attributes of Sathva ,rajasik and tamas through the mystery that is the woman .- Sharmishte
Who is she ? She raised questions to explore with purposive intent, endorsing her years of experience steering the way for the conclusions-
“Wise is she who is Sattvik or ,petty is she as Tamasik or rich as in ,Rajasik ” .
There is always an element of spirituality and philosophy that seeps through each production of this consummate artist that has her dancibg to express more than impress.
Guru Smt Jhelum Paranjape
Smt Jhelum Paranjape renowned Odissi Exponent, Mentor, Choreographer and founder of Smitalay presented the flow of the number three through the *three identities of Narmada.*
Narmada the Goddess
Narmada the Mother
Narmada the River
An artist with a unique vision and a signature style that etched Odissi in every movement , she reached out with the eloquence of three varied aspects of river Narmada. Jhelum ‘s independent thought process was reflected in her moving away from the traditional attire of Odissi to a unique and more contemporary aharya in white that gathered the kinesthetics of her chosen style beautifully endorsing that the sattvika soars beyond the tangible and visible. In fact not once did it come in the way of her exploring of Thrayam.
Curator –Thrayam. Guru Smt Lata Surendra
Kalashri Lata Surendra, who is a renowned, Bharata Natyam Exponent,Mentor, Choreographer, researcher, writer and also the Curator & Producer of Thrayam explored three with two pieces choreographed and conceptualized by herself . She commenced with an exploring of Vasuki -the snake coiled three times around the neck of Lord Shiva representing the three forms of time — past, present and future that we transit through. An intricately choreographed piece set to Thisra Jathi Dhruva Thalam in 11 aksharas , she dedicated it to her Mentor, the legendary Vidwan Kalaimamani Guru Shri T S Kadirvelu Pillai in order to commemorate her six decades of performing career, since her debut in 1962 . She also defined the number three – through the effulgent form of Tribhangi Krishna, highlightibg the truth of Radhamayi Krishna, as Krishna leaves Vrindavan to reach out to the true purpose of his Incarnation . The synergy of Technique and emotion; rhythm and bhava, flowed through her vibrant form , holding the audience spell bound . Be it the impact of her feet echoing all around executing theThisra jathi Dhruva thalam -11 aksharas to drape Vasuki in the symbolically structured Alarippu or her heart wrenching portrayal of Krishnathmika Radha transforming to Trubhangi Krishna both technique and emotion merged as a visual poetry flowing through her as she awakened all to the true purpose of Krishna’s incarnation, choking the hearts of all present. .
Sanjukta Wagh
An imaginative choreographer and an exemplary Kathak Exponent and Teacher Sanjukta Wagh explored Kaali – the great mother who is an embodiment of time itself her magnificience, her ferocity and her deep love and compassion for all beings Inspired by her grand Guru Madhurita Sarang,, the song was a traditional kathak piece by Mahavirji rearranged choreographed by Sanjukta Wagh herself with her fellow musicians Hitesh Dhutia on the guitars, Vinayak Netke on percussions and Radhika Sood Nayak on Vocals.
Priya Sarukkai Chhabria s evocative poem on the mother goddess and her symbolism tied up the soul connect and the relationship between the divine and blessed, the poet and muse, the artist and the audience.
An absolutely consummate artist with a vision she truly transformed to the dark energy , the passion, the raw feminine who was as merciless as merciful
Manisha Jeet & Disciples
The absorbing pathways unfolding , soon gathered its climax in the imaginative choreography of Smt Manisha Jeet that defined the journey of the genderless intangible through three genders .
“सा, तत, सः
The team headed by Smt Manisha Jeet, enthralled the audience with the magic of सा-Stree, तत- Shikhandi & सः- Kal bhairav. The energised execution of the artists with beautifully co- ordinated movements and uttered vachika defined the finale with aplomb. The true climax however was when the spontaneous curator Lata Surendra had all the audience clap to thisra in three layas and changing gatis as a tribute to Three.
What a great evening gathering the poetry of the number three, through the three elements of Nritta, Nritya and Natya .
In the words of the curator of the show Kalashri Smt Lata Surendra:
“…. Post witnessing Thrayam, the number ‘Three’ would have transformed to more than a number! In the tri- particle nature of the universe three would reign as the perfect number gathering the pulse of the universe through each of its symbolic definitions in the sacred symmetry that embodies all life .”
She thanked her sponsors the Union Bank of India and Mahindra Finance for their support in reaching out with the divinity of three.
CLASSICAL COLOURING OF THREE – THRAYAM AT NCPA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE JULY 2 2022
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