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Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
Romancing baarish with sounds, art & food
To invoke the gods of rain and welcome the monsoon, a sonic and artsy experience unfolded in the precinct of the Travancore Palace recently. Curated by India Cultural Hub and Excurators, Baarish was a cultural experience that unlayered how the monsoon is a mnemonic of a range of emotions depicted in Indian art and music and also influences food cultures across the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tabla and santoor jugalbandhi by Pt Lalit Kumar and Kumar Sarang Soaking in the soundscape The ambient sounds of the pitter-patter of the rain were overtaken by a jugalbandhi performance by Lalit Kumar on the tabla, Kumar Sarang on the santoor, Ashim Bery playing the hand pan, and Anant Raina playing the Australian instrument didgeridoo, setting the mood for monsoon. Symphony of Rain: Ashim Bery playing the hand pan and Anant Raina playing the didgeridoo Of passion, longing & liminality: Monsoon in Indian art Indian art has long portrayed the monsoon as a symbol of passion, longing and also liminality, a state of being. During his talk titled Moods of Megh, art historian and storyteller Eric Chopra unpacked the many facets of monsoon, as imagined in medieval artworks like Abhisarika Nayika, Madhu Madhavi Ragini and Manaku's pahadi painting of Hiranyagarbha. Eric Chopra of itihāsology explored how medieval Indian paintings captured magic of the monsoon 'Indian art has always invoked divine strength, but with sensitivity, gentleness and the lyricism of everyday life. Between the 16th and the 19th century, artists belonging to the Pahadi, Mughal and Rajasthani schools of art personified how the ragas would look. For instance, Madhu Madhavi Ragini personified Raag Malhar, and her image, surrounded by peacocks and clouds, was a visual metaphor for longing," he mentioned. A living moodboard of memories 'Baarish was born from a deeply nostalgic space for me,' said Suhavini Singh, founder of India Cultural Hub and co-curator of the festival. "Growing up, the monsoon was always more than just a season — it was a feeling. There was a romance to it, a softness. I wanted to recreate that, but not in a clichéd or overly curated way. I envisioned Baarish as a living moodboard of memories and emotions. Bringing together art, music, and food felt organic because that's how we experience the monsoon — through senses and stories, not in isolation," she added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meet the curators: Minhal Hasan, Suhavini Singh and Rohan Singh Rohan Singh, creative producer at Excurators, said, 'An unseasonal rain in the middle of summer inspired us to celebrate the monsoons in Delhi, which is usually a lull period in the city. We decided to offer an episodic, immersive celebration to the city- firstly, welcoming the rains, then the season of the downpour, and eventually bidding goodbye to the rains.' Created for this experience by W.I.P Labs & Excurators, the Baarish Ensemble blends diverse traditions into a unique musical response to the monsoon The finale performance was yet another layering of sonic folk traditions by The Baarish Ensemble, curated by WIP Labs and Excurators, along with folk singer Mooralala Marwada. The fusion renditions prompted the audience to sway, clap and sing along, as the artistes finished their set with Duma Dum Mast Kalandar. Featuring the powerful voice of Mooralala Marwada, the Baarish ensemble reinterpreted his folk-rooted music The audience swayed to the fusion of folk beats and contemporary sounds A sawan spread to remember From crispy sabudana fritters paired perfectly with adrak wali masala chai to palak patta chaat and ram laddoo served with khubani ka sharbat and aam panna, Cafe Lota's snack table was laid with food that celebrated the Indian monsoon. Cafe Lota's snack table was laid with food that celebrated the Indian monsoon. With the feast, which included dishes like the Nepali jhol momos, sekuwa, Kerala prawn fry and Himachali steamed trout, the gathering immersed itself in the magic of the rains. The sawan-special spread also included the rabri and dry fruit-laden ghewar. Echoes Before Rain: A walkway, designed using sensor-based audio and reactive lighting, mapped the body's movement through space. It was conceptualised and created by W.I.P Labs Pics: Lokesh Kashyap
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34 minutes ago
- First Post
Prosenjit Chatterjee and the cast of 'Devi Chowdhurani' kick off promotions at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's ancestral home
Later in the day, the team sought blessings at the Boro Maa Mandir, a revered Kali Temple, underscoring the spiritual and cultural roots embedded in the film's narrative. read more The highly anticipated film 'Devi Chowdhurani,' declared as the first official Indo-UK co-production by Adited Motion Pictures and LOK Arts Collective, began its promotional journey today from a truly historic location: the ancestral house of literary veteran Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay . The timing was especially significant, coinciding with the revered author's 131th birth anniversary. The film is based on Chattopadhyay's iconic novel of the same name. The promotional launch saw the presence of key cast members, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Srabanti Chatterjee, Bibriti Chatterjee Darshana Banik, national award winning director Subhrajit Mitra and Soumyajit Majumdar. ( producer - LOK Arts Collective) Prosenjit Chatterjee, who is set to portray the pivotal character of Bhavani Pathak, engaged with archival officers present at the ancestral home. A highlight of the event was Chatterjee's poignant reading of a portion from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anandamath,' which includes the powerful 'Vande Mataram' song. This act resonated deeply with the historical and cultural essence of the film. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Later in the day, the team sought blessings at the Boro Maa Mandir, a revered Kali Temple, underscoring the spiritual and cultural roots embedded in the film's narrative. Srabanti Chatterjee will be seen in the titular role of Devi Chowdhurani. Her portrayal of the strong female protagonist is expected to be a major draw for audiences. Playing the lead role Srabanti said 'I'm truly overwhelmed—words fall short to express how special this moment feels. Standing at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's ancestral house and kickstarting the promotions of Devi Chowdhurani from here is a surreal experience. It feels like destiny. The journey has begun, and I can't wait to bring her story to you this Durga Puja". Bibriti Chatterjee and Darshana Banik are also in other pivotal roles, adding to the film's ensemble cast. The start of 'Devi Chowdhurani's' promotions from such a historically significant location on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's birth anniversary sets an auspicious tone for this ambitious Indo-UK collaboration. Fans and film enthusiasts eagerly await more details about this cinematic adaptation of a timeless classic. The film will be releasing in theatres on 26th September Durga Puja.
NDTV
41 minutes ago
- NDTV
Mysaa Poster: Brace Yourself For Blood-Smeared Rashmika Mandanna's "Extremely Raw" Version
New Delhi: Rashmika Mandanna announced the title of her Pan-India film Mysaa on Friday. A blood-smeared Rashmika's fierce look will surely make an impact on your mind. What's Happening After teasing her viewers with an oblique image of herself in the first poster, Rashmika Mandanna announced the title of her new film with another gripping poster. In the poster, a blood-smeared Rashmika Mandanna is seen sporting a sword (with bloodstains on it) and looking into the camera fiercely. She described her character and wrote, "I always try to give you something new... something different... something exciting.. And this... This is one of those... "A character I've never played before... a world I've never stepped into... and a version of me that even I hadn't met till now.. "It's fierce.. it's intense and it's extremely raw.. I am so nervous and super excited, I genuinely cannot wait for you to see what we're going to be creating.. This is just the beginnin." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) About Mysaa Produced by Unformula Films, Rashmika seems to play a warrior in the film. While speaking about Mysaa, director Rawindra Pulle said, "Mysaa is a product of two years of hardwork. We wanted to get every detail of the world, the aesthetics, the characters and the story right. And now, we are ready to tell this story to the world." In A Nutshell Rashmika Mandanna has announced the title of her pan-India film. It's titled Mysaa. Rashmika is seen sporting a fierce look in the poster.
