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Time of India
18-05-2025
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- Time of India
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
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
50 years on, creativity crowns Basoli canvas
1 2 Nagpur: Fifty summers ago, a quiet revolution in children's art education took root in Nagpur. What began as a modest idea by a young, Shantiniketan-trained artist has now become a cultural legacy of the city. As Basoli Bal Abhivyakti , the beloved children's art group, celebrates its golden jubilee this year, founder Chandrakant Channe reflects on a journey that touched more than two lakh young lives with strokes of colour and freedom. Founded on May 15, 1975, Basoli is no ordinary art group. It's a movement that flourished for five decades, building a bridge of creativity between generations. Its upcoming grand finale on Sunday at Bal Jagat's open-air stage in Laxmi Nagar promises to be a heartfelt celebration of everything Basoli stands for — innocence, imagination and community. Fittingly, the event will host celebrated sculptor Bhagwan Rampure as chief guest and Dr Vedprakash Mishra as the presiding dignitary. Speaking to TOI ahead of the concluding event, 75-year-old Channe gets visibly emotional. "This journey made me believe even more that children are the most amazing painters. Over these years, I made friends with more than 1.5 lakh children — some of them are grandparents now and are sending their grandchildren to Basoli," he says with a smile that carries both pride and nostalgia. The theme of this golden jubilee year was 'Nilai', a Marathi word encompassing values passed between children, parents and grandparents. The group has stayed true to its ethos of emotional learning through art. "We don't just teach painting — we let children feel through colours," says Channe. A hallmark of Basoli has always been its inclusiveness. From students in elite schools to those in slum pockets, from art prodigies to timid first-timers with a crayon, Channe welcomed all with the same warmth. "In the beginning, it was hard to raise resources. But now, money is no longer a constraint. What we lack is manpower," he admits and adds, "My students are successful now, some are abroad, many are working professionals. But sparing time for a community effort like Basoli has become rare." This year's closing celebration will also honour individuals from across fields — screen printing, theatre, sculpture, education, applied arts, and even food and science — who contributed to Basoli's journey. A commemorative edition titled "Rangarangile Chhail Chhabile" will be released, capturing memories, creativity, and stories of those who shaped and were shaped by Basoli. As someone who once could tell a child's age and mood just by his/her painting, Channe now marvels at how blurred the lines between boys' and girls' creative expressions have become. "Earlier, I could tell from the strokes if the artist was a girl or a boy. But Generation Z children are proving me wrong — and it's a good thing. Their emotional palettes are merging beautifully." On today's parenting, he gently warns, "Parents today are over-involved. I always tell them — leave the child with me and just step back. They need your time, not your pressure." As the stage at Bal Jagat lights up on May 18, it won't just be a celebration of art, it will be a tribute to a rare kind of teacher who gave children not only brushes and colours but the courage to dream without lines. For Nagpur, Basoli is not just an art group; it's an emotion that continues to shape generations, with a little paint and a lot of love.
