The Bhopal art lovers were enthralled with the spectacular classical performances back-to-back. A cultural programme ‘Uttaradhikar 2014’ being organised at Tribal Museum, mesmerised the art lovers of the city as it featured various forms of classical performances.
Here on Sunday, a noted classical singer Devendra Kumre from Mandsaur presented the Classical performance. He was accompanied by Nishant Sharma on Tabla and Atul Saket on Harmonium.As he began singing the classical tunes the audiences were awestruck to witness the programme. He wonderfully blended classical tunes into the rhythm of classical music which was loved by the audience. He began singing with Raga Yemen Bhakti Pad ‘Bhaj Hari Naam’ in which he sang Bada Khayal, Vilambit Teen Taal, Chhota Khayal. He then performed another Bhakti song ‘Shiv Shankar Shambhu Mahadev’ in Chhota Khayal Teen Taal.
The programme was then adorned with the Bharatnatyam performance by a renowned Bhartanatyam maestro of the city lata Singh Munshi. lata along with her students gave a poetic performance.She began her performance with traditional Manglacharan Malhari. The troupe then expressed the beauty and charm of spring season with presenting Ashthpadi composed by poet Jaidev. The troupe the wrapped up the programme with ‘Tillana’ the last anga of Bharatanatyam which is based on different bols and laykari of taal. It was in raga ‘Nat Bharavi’ and ‘Aadi taal’.
lata Singh Munshi is a renowned dancer and has been performing in both national and international events. lata has opened new vistas in Bharatnatyam by experimenting successfully and composing dance using well known Hindi and Urdu poetry in Hindustani Music.Her performance mesmerised the audiences and the audiences enjoyed the show whole-heartedly. This performance was very rhythmical and filled with lot of enthralling footworks that was also enjoyed by the audience. lata Singh Munshi along with her troupe always presents mesmerising performances, which she continued in this one too. It was a feast for the classical dance lovers.