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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Baarish returns with Chapter 2 on 26th July at Travancore Palace
Written by Anusree K C After a successful debut in June, Baarish, the immersive monsoon experience curated by Excurators, returns to Delhi with its second edition titled Downpour Diaries. Scheduled for 6 pm on July 26, Saturday, at the Travancore Palace, New Delhi — the evening promises a sensorial blend of music, food and history — a tribute to the rains not just as a weather, but as a mood, memory and muse. The evening opens with a multisensory installation of sound, mist and ambient visuals – that will set the mood for the evening. At its heart is Rang: The Musical, a live retelling of the 13th–14th century Delhi through the intertwined stories of Amir Khusrau Dehlavi and Nizamuddin Auliya, brought alive by Eric Chopra and band Rehmat-e-Nusrat in a seamless fusion of qawwali and narrative. 'Everyone who has come to Delhi made it their own and contributed something artistically, creatively and poetically to lodge their memory into this city, and two names that come out are Amir Khusrau and Nizamuddin Auliya…..We're trying to see how these figures fit into the larger history of Delhi, how Amir Khusrau evolved as a tradition rather than a name and as a philosophy,' says Chopra. On the culinary front, celebrated chef Arun Kumar TR of the popular coastal cuisine restaurant, Zambar, in collaboration with Cafe Lota, dives deep into Kerala's monsoon cuisine. Alongside a tasting experience, he will also share insights into his new book Feast on My Leaf. 'There is a certain kind of food happening during the season, centered around Thattukada (street tea shop) in Kerala, which is what I will be focussing on during the tasting experience,' says Kumar, who is excited on the prospect of introducing his favourite snacks to the audience. The night culminates with a powerful tribute to the late Mangey Khan, with a reunion performance by the Barmer Boys carrying forward the Manganiyar legacy and the Baarish Ensemble, blending folk traditions with contemporary sound. 'It's been a year of shattering silence since Mangey Khan passed away…Since September last year, the band members were frozen in shock and grief at his passing. Now, after a year of his absence, we are trying to bring back the music and the band with Bhura Khan, who is Mangey Khan's student and idea is to carry forward the legacy of Manga, as we called him lovingly, and to make sure his music lives on,' says Ashutosh Sharma, co-founder of Amarrass records — the record label of Barmer Boys. Through the call of qawwali, the hot piping snacks, or the hypnotic pull of folk rhythms, Baarish Chapter 2 invites its audience to experience rain not just as backdrop, but as poetry in motion.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sexy! Pragya Jaiswal Slays Monsoon Style In Backless Dress
Last Updated: Pragya Jaiswal stuns in a backless tropical dress, gaining 14K likes on Instagram. Her post, captioned "That one hour when Baarish stops," features Sahiba by Aditya Rikhari. Pragya Jaiswal just turned up the monsoon heat and how! In a fresh set of photos that's taking social media by storm, the actress, who was last seen in Daaku Maharaj, flaunts a stunning, sexy backless dress with tropical leaf prints — and it's nothing short of sensational. The look is breezy, bold and oozes effortless charm — perfect for that one magical hour when the rain pauses and everything feels like a movie scene. Her post, captioned 'That one hour when Baarish stops 🌿💚", is set to the soothing strains of Sahiba by Aditya Rikhari, perfectly matching the vibe. Fans are loving the no-filter freshness. Many took to the comments section and dropped fire emojis and called her beautiful. With over 14K likes and counting, the internet has crowned this look as one of her hottest yet. Not long back, Pragya spent some dreamy days in Bali, Indonesia, and her vacation looked nothing short of magical. From beachy mornings to fun evenings, she seemed to be soaking in every bit of the island's vibe. Her post on Instagram showed just how exciting and beautiful her trip turned out to be. On the work front, Pragya was last seen in the action drama Daaku Maharaj, directed by Bobby Kolli. She appeared in the film alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Shraddha Srinath, Sachin Khedekar, Makarand Deshpande, Urvashi Rautela, Aadukalam Naren, Nithin Mehta, Ravi Kishan, VTV Ganesh, Rishi and Chandini Chowdary. Before Daaku Maharaj, Pragya made her Bollywood debut with Khel Khel Mein, directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film featured an ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, Ammy Virk and Taapsee Pannu. First Published: July 23, 2025, 19:58 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I am done with remixes, says Tanishk Bagchi
Tanishk Bagchi, famed for remixes, is changing his focus. He wants to create original music now. His work in 'Sky Force' is generating buzz. Bagchi is receiving offers for solo projects. Filmmakers desire consistent sound. He has declined remix offers. Bagchi believes original music is returning. He is ready for this change in the industry. Bollywood composer-singer Tanishk Bagchi , known for chart-topping remixes like Mere Rashke Qamar, Dilbar, and The Humma Song, has decided to move away from recreations and focus on creating original music. With his solo soundtrack for the film Sky Force creating strong buzz, Bagchi is now focusing on more single-composer albums. 'After Sky Force, I'm getting more offers for solo projects. Filmmakers now want a consistent sound for the entire film, not just one song,' he told Mumbai Mirror. Bagchi, often labelled the 'remix king,' clarified that he never resisted the tag. 'Sachin-Jigar and Amit Trivedi did recreations too. My recreations helped films stand out. But I also made originals like Baarish (Half Girlfriend), Bolna'(Kapoor & Sons), and Ve Maahi (Kesari), and won awards for them. Now people take me seriously,' he said. Talking about how the industry's preference is now shifting, he said, 'I've rejected several remix offers in 2024–25. The last one I did was for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Unless the storyline demands it, like a Hera Pheri sequel, I'm done with remixes. The industry is evolving. Original music is making a comeback. And I'm here for it.'
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Criminal Justice actor Asha Negi: 'I was typecast then, I might be getting typecast again'
Ahead of the release of Criminal Justice: A Family Matter—currently streaming on JioHotstar—actor Asha Negi spoke exclusively to OTTplay about evolving as an artist, the conscious shift from television to web platforms, and the challenges of typecasting. Stream Asha Negi's performances in Pavitra Rishta, Baarish, and Abhay now streaming on OTTplay Premium. Reflecting on how her choices as an actor have evolved, Asha said, "That is actually a very interesting question, because I feel when I look back at my journey, how lost and naive I used to be, even like picking my (roles). But even if you're young, you just want to do work. You want to be famous, and you love the whole glamour part of it. But I think with time, as you were, as an actor, as a person, you want to do more meaningful work." The actor added that her current decisions are more rooted in the desire to be creatively fulfilled and pushed out of her comfort zone. "So lately, I've been choosing the kind of work that is meaningful, that challenges me, that maybe sometimes gives me sleepless nights, and that charges me up. I see when I'm really, really passionate about something; after this entire journey, the entire process of doing Criminal Justice was so, so satisfactory." Describing the personal satisfaction she drew from the show, she recalled, "So many times when I would come back home and call my friends and tell them about it, I could see my eyes twinkling or charged up. The kind of project and the kind of characters that make me feel that feeling are how I've been selected for my work lately." When asked about shifting from daily soaps to web series, Asha revealed the unlearning process wasn't immediate. "So when I consciously quit television, I remember going to a lot of workshops; that is where I started unlearning. I remember I wasn't even aware that I was unlearning a lot of stuff." She added, "In fact, people would tell me who have seen me long back during television days, and then that you've done a lot of unlearning, and that is the most difficult part, which it is; unlearning is actually more difficult than learning. But the good part is that I wasn't aware that I was unlearning it." According to her, even now, it's an ongoing process. "Even now, I would be unlearning a lot of things that I learnt back then. Where it's only when you see the progress later that you realise, 'Okay, that has happened.'" Asha also opened up about facing typecasting at various stages of her career. "When I had initially started working, when I was new, people typecast me then, but I think that's how it is. That's how it works in industry, and I don't blame them for it being easy to see somebody's work in a box." She noted how rarely people are willing to take casting risks. "In fact, today only, I'm talking to a friend who was a director, and he's like, 'It is a very risky job to anti-cast somebody, to cast somebody in a role where people would be, 'What? It is so risky.' But if it's actually done well, it would create something really beautiful." Recognising a recurring pattern in her career, she concluded, "So I was typecast earlier, and I think I'm again getting typecast now that you've asked me this question, and when I'm realising that again, it has started happening but now I feel I will have to take risks idhar-udhar." Criminal Justice: A Family Matter is now streaming on JioHotstar.
