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Basoli's golden jubilee concludes with grand celebrations at Bal Jagat

1 2 Nagpur: The 50th anniversary celebrations of the Basoli Group concluded on Sunday evening with a grand and emotional function at the open-air stage of Bal Jagat, Laxmi Nagar. The event was filled with nostalgia, recognition, and artistic pride . Renowned sculptor Bhagwan Rampure , creator of the iconic bull at the Bombay Stock Exchange and the towering 108-ft statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Dr Vedprakash Mishra, chancellor and chief advisor of KVV Karad, presided over the event. In his address, Rampure lauded Basoli's contribution to shaping young minds through art. "Art has the power to build empathy and imagination. Basoli's work over 50 years proves that creative expression in childhood can transform lives," he said. Dr Mishra emphasised the role of community-based art initiatives in preserving cultural values and congratulated Basoli's founder, Chandrakant Channe, for his unwavering dedication. A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of individuals who were integral to Basoli's journey or contributed significantly to related fields. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo A total of 18 personalities were honoured for their outstanding contributions. One of them, star chef Vishnu Manohar, spoke on behalf of all and delivered an acceptance speech. Adding a creative flourish to the evening, a special golden jubilee commemorative issue titled 'Rangarangile Chhail Chhabile' was released. The publication showcases artistic expressions and stories from Basoli's vast network of children, mentors, and well-wishers, along with features on the awardees. Founder Chandrakant Channe expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported Basoli across the decades. "This is not just the conclusion of a celebration, but the beginning of a new artistic cycle. I'm deeply moved by the love shown today. Basoli will continue to live through the creativity of every child it touches," he said. The evening ended with children, parents, artists, and alumni celebrating not only the art but also the spirit of togetherness that Basoli has cultivated since 1975. Those who were honoured: - Madhusudan Choubey – For excellence in screen printing - Sanjay Pendse – For significant contributions to theatre - Abhishek Chaurasia – Recognised as an inspiring art teacher - Raviprakash Singh – For creative work in sculpture - Shivram Muzalda – For innovations in rural education - Shashwat Hartalkar – For contributions to children's theatre - Sadanand Borkar – For preserving Zadipatti theatre - Neha Malve – For excellence in applied arts - Nitin Kalbande – For creative achievements in filmmaking - Radha Joshi – For her evocative work as a poet - Sadhana Shiledar – For enriching music education - Sandeep Bhalerao – For work in printing arts - Shubhada Fadnavis – For her popular work as an anchor - Shaurya Kalbande – Recognised as a budding child scientist - Abdul Gaffar – Honoured as a senior artist - Nilesh Bhondve – For being a devoted Basoli well-wisher - Vishnu Manohar – For promoting culinary art as a food expert - Ram Bhakre – For long-standing support as a senior journalist