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Mala Umajalele Vasantrao
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Saguna – Nirguna
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Pravahee
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Kumar Gandharva Darshan
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Triveni Rang
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Mala Umajalele Vasantrao
Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande has left an indelible mark on the canvas of Hindustani Classical Music. His approach to the various
genres such as, khayal, thumri, dadra, natyasangeet and bhavgeet have had amazing layers, thanks to his unique style. Having
been greatly inspired by his style, in this production, Pushkar has attempted to give expression to Vasantraoji’s ‘gayaki’,
as understood by him. This programme has received a very encouraging response from across Maharashtra.
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Saguna – Nirguna
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A blend of the ‘form’ and the ‘formless’ makes this production a one of its kind. Saguna, refers to the visual and cognitive,
while Nirguna extols the intangible and ethereal. While both may seem different, they are actually aspects of the One Ultimate
Reality, The Divine Reality. In this concept, Nirguna is the source of music, while Saguna is the divine rejoice depicted through
the dance. ’Saguna - Nirguna’ explores these universal aspects of the divinity, both, within us and around us.
Hindustani Classical Music and the Bharatanatyam dance form pay tribute to the parallel concepts and analogies in music and dance,
similar to the ‘Saguna-Nirguna’ concept of the Bhakti philosophy. This is beautifully portrayed through the formless ‘Raga’ (Nirguna)
manifesting into a form, viz, the Saguna ‘Bandish’, just as the ‘Saguna’ aspect of ‘Abhinaya’ breathes life into the ‘Nirguna’ line- forms
of Nritta (pure dance).
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A collaborative effort between Pushkar and Arundhati Patwardhan and Juee Deogaokar (both, senior disciples of Dr. Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar),
this production has yet another visual aspect to it, in the form of beautiful paintings by
Udayraj Gadnis, a popular Indian spiritual artiste.
His paintings on ‘Saguna-Nirguna’ are projected onto a screen, as the script bound programme proceeds seamlessly. An exploration of the
physical and metaphysical through a unique blend of music, dance, paintings and literature, makes ‘Saguna-Nirguna’ a distinctive and aesthetic production.
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Pravahee
Evolution is a phenomenon not restricted only to mankind. The artforms too have evolved from time immemorial.
Originating from the Samveda, to its present 'fusion' avataar, Hindustani Classical Music has seen many changes
in its form, texture and content.
Similarly, from the Kathakas of the 14th century to the court dancers in the Mughal era, to the intra-cultural
dance extravaganzas of the 21st century, Kathak has adapted itself to the changing times.
This change witnessed by the artforms is akin to a small stream of water trickling down, joining other streams to
become a river, and continuously flowing, welcoming in its fold other water bodies. 'Pravahee' is that inspired
flow, taking in new influences that change its look at every turn. It is not just replicating and reproducing what
has been taught by the Guru, but contributing with one’s imagination and vision; yet keeping the core values and
basic framework intact.
A coming together of Kathak and Hindustani vocal music, 'Pravahee', is a collaborative effort between India’s renowned
Kathak danceuse Shambhavi Dandekar (daughter-disciple of Guru Maneesha Sathe) and Pushkar Lele.
A homogeneous blend of a wide repertoire of Hindustani Classical Music (Prabandha gaayan, Dhrupad, Khayal, Chatarang,
Lokgeet, Thumri, Tappa, Natya Sangeet and Gazal), and the repertoire of Kathak consisting of Taal presentation, Hori,
Gat-bhav and Tarana, 'Pravahee' explores the journey of both artforms. Presented as a combination of both - solo
performances and a 'jugalbandi', 'Pravahee' is a treat for connoisseurs of music and dance.
Having regaled audiences in Australia and Singapore, 'Pravahee' received a phenomenal response even at the prestigious
Canberra National Multicultural Festival.
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Kumar Gandharva Darshan
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Pandit Kumar Gandharva was undoubtedly an iconoclastic musician who broke free from the shackles of gharanas,
and developed a style of his own. Some called him a rebel, some hailed him as a prodigy, but his music never
failed to attract attention. A classicist, an innovator, a cerebral musician, Kumar Gandharva was a musician
par excellence.
Pushkar has been hugely influenced by Kumar ji's music. This programme based on his understanding of Kumarji's
musical ideology, is his humble tribute to the Maestro's genius.
The programme gives an overview of the vast and diverse musical contribution of Kumar ji and includes traditional
bandish-s sung by Kumar ji, Kumar ji's self-composed bandish-s from Anoopraagvilaas, Thumri-Tappa-Tarana, compositions
from Kumar ji's programme on seasons namely Geet Vasant, Geet Varsha, Geet Hemantand Rituraaj Mehfil, Natyageet-s from
Kumar ji's Mala Umajalele Balgandharva, Marathi bhavgeet-s of Kumar ji and devotional compositions from Kumar ji's
programmes namely Tulsidas Darshan, Tukaraam Darshan, Triveni and Nirguni Bhajan-s not to forget folk songs from
Malva ki Lokdhune.
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This script bound programme is interspersed with video clippings of Kumar ji, interviews of his close associates and
montages of some of his rare photographs. Every member of the audience is given a complimentary booklet, containing the
lyrics, as well as the meaning of all the compositions that are rendered during the programme.
This production was premiered in Sydney and till date has been staged in Bijapur, New Delhi, Bhopal, Bangalore, Hyderabad,
Pune and Patna. It has been extremely well received and widely appreciated by critics as well as music connoisseurs everywhere.
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Triveni-Rang
A platform celebrating 'nature', 'visual art' and 'music', 'Triveni-Rang' is a collaboration between
Milind Mulick and Pushkar Lele.
The myriad moods, patterns and combinations of musical notes ignite a variety of shades, textures and
contours in a visual artist's mind.
“Apart from the lyrics of a song, it’s sheer musicality is capable of evoking strong emotions in a
sensitive artiste’s mind, which then easily and effortlessly flow in his artworks”, says eminent
watercolours artiste Milind Mulick.
Similarly, nature and visual art have always been stimuli for musical creation. A musician depicts
his deep feelings by drawing, sketching, and painting on his musical canvas. Each musical phrase is
like a painter’s brush stroke. “A perfectly tuned tanpura is my canvas, on which I paint, as I sing”,
says Pushkar.
'Triveni-Rang'
has Pushkar sing nine select bhajan-s of Sant Kabir, Soordaas and Meera bai as Milind
reacts to his live music with a splash of colours on his canvas.
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