Musical drama ‘Devbabhali’ makes audience realise pain, compassion, of God and His devotee
| Date :31-Jul-2019 |
Senior drama artist Ranjan Darwhekar, SCZCC Director Dr Deepak Khirwadkar lighting the traditional lamp while senior Guitarist Pradeep Panch, and others guests look on.
Staff Reporter:
Samaroah to conclude today Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Sangeet Samaroah will conclude on July 31 with the presentations of ‘Natya Sangeet and Bhakti Sangeet’ by Nandini and Anjali Gaikwad, winners of ZEETV Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Sangeet Samrat Awards at Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Hall, Civil Lines. A special programme ‘Gandhrava Swar’ by Kalapini Komkali and Bhuvanesh Komkali will also be held on this occasion.
Guests feted The third day programme of Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Samaroah was inaugurated at the hands of senior drama artist Ranjan Darwhekar, senior Guitarist Pradeep Panch and programme organising committee member Kunal Gadekar. SCZCC Director Dr Deepak Khirwadkar felicitated both Darwhekar and Panch with shawl and shreefal.
A true devotee has a strong bond of devotion and love for God. The relationship between Sant Tukaram with Pandurang Vitthal of Panndharpur is the best example in Maharashtra which speaks in length about the relationship. The relationship also reminds the relationship between Lord Krishna and Sudama. Prajakt Deshmukh, writer and director of ‘Devbabhali’ has considered the relationship of Vitthal and his true devotee Sant Tukaram.
Shubhangi Sadavarte and Manasi Joshi in one of the moments of Devbabhali, a musical drama presented by SCZCC at Dr Vasantrao Deshpande hall on Tuesday.
He also imagined the emotions of wives of both God and his devotee like Rukhmini, wife of Lord Vitthal and Avali, wife of Sant Tukaram. The new musical drama Devbabhali’ based on the sentiments of wives of God and devotee takes audience to realise the pain, compassion and sufferings of God and His devotee. On the third day of ongoing Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Sangeet Samaroah, South Central Zone Cultural (SCZCC) has given the spiritual and soul searching treat to the lovers of musical drama by organising the stage show of Sangeet Devbabhali at Dr Vasantrao Deshpande hall on Tuesday.
‘Avali’ the wife of Sant Tukaram dislikes the way her husband is living life without taking any responsibility. ‘Rukhmini’ wife of Lord Vitthal also dislikes her husband taking pains and sufferings of His devotees and tries to wipe out their pains. When after a small incidence, both Avali and Rukhmini met each other; the entire play portrays the emotions of both women. Both Avali and Lakhubai (Rukhmini appeared in the form of women) realize the neglect, deprivation of love and compassion from their respective husbands and develop companionship with each other.
Shubhangi Sadavarte (Avali) and Manasi Joshi (Lakhubai) effectively perform their roles and keep audience spellbound with their dialogues, songs and performances. Prajakt Deshmukh, director of the drama has left no stone unturned to keep audience in their chairs. The powerful storytelling supported with lyrical abhangs of Sant Tukaram sung by both Avali and Lakhubai is the highlight of this musical drama. Pradeep Mulye through his stage design added flavor to the entire theme. The sets supported with nerve wracking lights take the audience to small kitchen in the house of Sant Tukaram, Bhandara Hills and Indrayani Ghat.
The audience enjoys the journey of some real life incidences of Sant Tukaram and his wife Avali blended with some elements of fiction. The drama is produced by Kavita Machchindra Kambli under the banner of Shri Bhadrakali productions and presented by Prasad Kambli in the memory of Machchindra Kambli. Anand Oak is music composer while Abhangas of Sant Tukaram are sung by Anand Bhate. Prafull Dixit contributed to light arrangement. Mahesh Sherla is a costume designer and Sachin Warik shared responsibility of make-up. This is the second show in city.
