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Time of India
03-05-2025
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- Time of India
Barve's musical extravaganza concludes ‘Abhiwadan Shewalkar Fest'
Nagpur: The 3-day Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival , organised in memory of legendary Marathi author and speaker Principal Ram Shewalkar , culminated on Saturday with a mesmerising musical performance by renowned singer Priyanka Barve at Laxmi Nagar Ground. Barve's melodious voice and carefully curated selection of songs captivated the audience, including main organiser MLC Sandip Joshi, MLA Krishna Khopde, Swanand Pund, Rajesh Rokde, Anil Nayar, Sanjay Gupta, and Prafull Mategaonkar. Union minister Nitin Gadkari made a special appearance at the event. Gadkari announced the construction of a memorial dedicated to Ram Shewalkar near VNIT. Additionally, he revealed plans to establish an e-library and a public speaking training centre at Ambazari. Gadkari stated that the e-library and public speaking centre, dedicated to Ram Shewalkar's cultural contributions, will serve as a fitting tribute and will help cultivate a new generation of orators. During the proceedings, Swanand Pund described Ram Shewalkar as a gem of the state, highlighting that he was known for his accomplishments rather than mere fame. Sandip Joshi announced that the Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival will be held again next year, featuring a three-day programme with renowned kirtan performers and singers. Priyanka Barve commenced her performance with the Ganesh Vandana, followed by a diverse selection of songs including the theatrical piece 'Nahi Mi Bolat', the late Suresh Bhat's 'Kevha Tari Pahaate', 'Mi Maj Harpun Basle Gan', 'E... Shyam', 'Humari Atariya Pe', 'Kuni Paay Naka Vajavu', and 'Tya Tithe Palikade'.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival drawing huge crowd
1 2 Nagpur: The Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival , organised by Shri Siddhivinayak Seva Trust , is drawing crowds at Laxmi Nagar ground from Thursday. The three-day festival, a tribute to the memory of the esteemed Ram Shewalkar, will conclude today with a musical event. On Thursday, the festival opened with the poignant one-act play 'Tya Tighi'. This performance movingly depicted the lives of the wives of freedom fighter VD Savarkar and his brothers, highlighting their sacrifices and unwavering support during India's struggle for independence. Aparna Chothe from Pune took on the roles of Yamuna, Sharada, and Yesuvahini, delivering a powerful solo performance. Chothe also conceived, wrote, designed the costumes, directed, and presented the play. The music was composed by Ajit Yashwant, and the lighting was designed by Sanket Parkhe. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of chief information commissioner Rahul Pande. Other notable attendees included Maharashtra Times editor Shripad Aparajit, industrialist Ashutosh Shewalkar, Madhav Sarpatwar, and artist Prafull Mategaonkar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo During his address, Aparajit acknowledged the efforts of Shri Siddhivinayak Seva Trust, under the guidance of MLA Sandip Joshi, in preserving the cultural legacy of Nanasaheb Shewalkar. Mategaonkar spoke about the trust's various initiatives, including cultural programmes, the Deendayal Thali, and the rehabilitation of widows during the pandemic. Rahul Pande lauded the festival's tribute to Nanasaheb Shewalkar, emphasising his inspiring personality and the importance of passing his legacy on to future generations. The second day of the festival featured a lecture by renowned ayurveda expert and speaker, Dr Parikshit Shevde. Dr Shevde's lecture, focused on the life and legacy of 'Dharmaveer' Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival will conclude on Saturday with a much-anticipated musical event. Acclaimed singer Priyanka Barve will enchant the audience with a repertoire of popular Marathi and Hindi songs. Entry is free for all.
