The classic music and dance lovers witnessed a splendid performance of a noted Kathak dancer Kumkum Dhar, here on Sunday at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhawan. The event was organised by Anhad wing, Bharat Bhavan under the Saptak series of classical events.
Kumkum Dhar is an experienced and one of the well renowned Kathak dancers hailing from the city of Nawabs, lucknow. She along with her troupe gave a mesmerising performance before the Bhopalites. She is a disciple of lachhu Maharaj from lucknow gharana.
The evening started with Rudrashtakam which is better known as lord Shiva's vandana by Kumkum Dhar followed by a pure dance (various elements of Kathak). Sophisticated style in pure classical form, swift turns, mind thrilling footwork, delicacy of movements and impressive expressions was like a mass treat for the Bhopalites.
The performance that left the audience spell-bound was the solo dance of Kumkum Dhar on dhanush bhang taken from the Ramcharitramanas. Another solo performance that was presented by Kumkum left the audience mesmerised. She gave a performance on Badrva barsan ko aye that was totally based on the rainy season and the essence of it.
The romantic expressions and heart capturing synchronisation between the music and the ghungroos made the audience enjoy the evening.
Rhythmic understanding, ability to extemporise with speedy rhythms and preserving pure Kathak classical style are some of her qualities. The audiences were captivated towards her presentation when she gave rhythmical performance as Rang-e-Mehfil on the composition of a noted Urdu poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. She wrapped up her performance with Tarana that captured the applauses of the classical music and dance lovers present at the Antrang Hall.
She refined the dramatic and rhythmic aspects, delighting audiences with the performance over rhythm and the stylised presentation. The presentation was an enchanting experience for the classical art lovers of the city.