The International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) witnessed an unforgettable evening of music and cultural enrichment as two legendary artis...
The International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) witnessed an unforgettable evening of music and cultural enrichment as two legendary artists, Padma Shri & Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota and Grammy Jury Member & GiMA Award Winner Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, took the stage to captivate the audience with their mesmerizing performances on September 4. The event, part of the "Ritu Chakra Megh Barso Re" Monsoon Festival, showcased the true essence of Indian classical and contemporary music.
The festival
strives to present the finest examples of Indian theatre, music, and dance,
both traditional and modern. The Nritya Ratan Youth Icon Award given to Dr.
Khushboo Panchal, a renowned Kathak dancer and youthful influencer, by Hon.
Justice Pankaj Mithal, Supreme Court of India and Shyam Pandey, Founder
& CEO of IPAF was a highlight of the festival.
Anup Jalota set the stage on fire with his soul-stirring
renditions. He began the evening with the famous bhajan "Aisi Lagi
Lagan," instantly immersing the audience in divine devotion. The
atmosphere was further enriched with Krishna Bhajans like "Achyutam
Keshavam Krishna Damodaram," "Rang De Chunariya," and
"Shyam Teri Bansi." Anup Ji concluded his spellbinding performance by
serenading the audience with the timeless Ghazal "Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na
Karo."
The magic didn't
stop there; Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, a maestro in his own right, joined Anup
Ji to create a musical marvel that left the audience awestruck. Prodyut Ji
crafted the "Movement of Two Trains Traveling Side by Track" with his
mesmerizing mouth drumming and tabla skills. This unique fusion of talents
evoked thunderous applause from the enthralled crowd.
Throughout the
concert, both Anup Ji and Prodyut Ji effortlessly engaged the audience,
encouraging them to participate by singing along and becoming an integral part
of the musical journey. The audience's active involvement added an extra layer
of joy and vibrancy to the evening, making it an unforgettable experience for
everyone present.
A dance
performance included Devaki Kathak recital was performed by Shivani Varma.
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