The second day of Meera Samahroh was filled with the innocence of Meera’s poetry, which was showcased through melodious singing and also with the love of her towards lord Krishna which was presented through Bharatnatyam dance. Though, the programme began at 11:30 am not much audience was noticed at the show. So, it was a dull beginning of the second day of the Meera Samahroh. later, in the evening, the adherent lovers of classical music visited Antarang Hall and took the pleasure of classical singing and Bharatnatyam dance.
Notably, the programme Meera Samahroh is organised by Anhad, centre of classical music Bharat Bhavan. The three-day Meera Festival is all about ‘Meera Pad Gayan’, dance performances, film screenings, and other cultural events. On Friday, a noted classical singer Purvi Nimgawkar performed Meera Pad. Her melodious voice and mesmerising performance, the audience could experience the deepness of Meera’s poetry.
later a discussion on topic ‘Position of Meera in Bhaktikal’ was held. Further on the same day, Sadhna Jejurikar performed Meera Pad and later, the evening concluded with the performance of Bharatnatyam dance by young artists choreographed by a Bharatnatyam maestro lata Singh Munshi. Sadhna Jejurikar began her series of performances with Kinhu Sang Khelu Holi. Her performance was followed with Moro To Girdhar Gopal, Many Chhak Rakho Ji and she concluded her performance with Thumri Suraj Samey Panyavaran Kaise Jaaoun.
Sadhna was accompanied with Arif latif Khan on harmonium, Nafees Ahmed on table, Virendra Kore on flute and Mahesh Malik on violin. later, the students of lata Singh Munshi performed Bharatnatyam performance leaving the audience enthralled. The Bharatnatyam began with the song, Mere To Girdhar Gopal Dusra Na Koye. The performance was followed with, Main To Girdhar Ke Ghar, Main Toh Girdhar Sang Nachu, Teri Main Prem Deewani, Manu Chakh Rakhiyo Ji and wrapped up the performance with Avat Meri Galyab Me Girdhari.
lata’s mastery lies in expressing the emotions in presenting minute details. She has opened new vistas in Bharatnatyam by experimenting successfully and composing dance using well known Hindi and Urdu poetry in Hindustani Music. She imparted the same talent in her students and the performance mesmerised the audience and the audience enjoyed the show whole-heartedly. The performers got involved in the performance by being immersed deeply in emotion, which was pleasing to the audience.