The Bhopalites witnessed a mild evening with the classical ragas here on Tuesday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhawan.
A musical night was organised by Anhad wing of classical music and dance, Bharat Bhawan. The concert was dedicated to Central Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, who died in a road accident in Delhi on Tuesday.
The classical eve began with the splendid performance with Pakhawaj recital by Kaushal Kishore Diwedi. He beautifully played the rhythms on Pakhawaj that were wholly enjoyed by the audience.
He began his performance with Chau Taal followed with Theka, Prastar, Chakradhar Swarn, Gad Swaran, Saath Swaran, Bol Swaran and wrapped his performance with Tukde.
He was accompanied by his son Ravi Shankar Diwedi on pakhawaj and was also accompanied on Sarangi by Hamid Khan. The innovation he brings into his compositions makes him different from others composers. As he began playing the tunes of pakhawaj, the audiences were awestruck to witness the programme. He wonderfully blended classical tunes into the enchanting rhythms which was loved by the audience.
The programme was followed with the performance of the classical vocalist Hema Shirdhonkar. She began her performance with Bada Khayal in Raga Maru Bihag under which she performed a classical song 'Rasiya Jao Na Balam Ke Des'. Her performance was followed with Chhota Khayal under which she performed 'Jao Na Videsh Sajna'. She then performed a beautiful Tarana under the same Raga.
Hema performed another tuneful raga 'Raga Bhimpalasi' under which she sang 'Barsan lage Badariya'. She then performed nhajans like 'Sab Jhooty Jag Ke Naate' and Kabir Bhajan 'Nahir Ba Humka Nab Have'.
She was accompanied by Ramendra Solanki on Tabla, Jitendra Sharma on Harmonium and Antar Gajre on Tanpura. The blend of different rhythms under one roof enthralled the audiences.