Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Band to perform on 67th Foundation Day of State

Staff Reporter

To mark the 67th Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day on November 1, musicians and singers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform Shiv Mahima at Lal Parade Ground in State capital from 7 pm in which Bhopalities will see live performance on the theme of Shri Mahakal Mahalok. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Band will give a special presentation on this day under the direction of well-known choreographer Maitreyi Pahari and as many as 400 artists will present the dance drama ‘Shiv Mahima’ on the stage.

Director, Culture, Aditi Kumar Tripathi informed that as per the instructions of Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day will be celebrated like previous years.

Shiv Mahima dance drama: Madhya Pradesh is fortunate that out of twelve Jyotirlingas, two Jyotirlingas are located in the State. Due to presence of these Jyotirlingas, the spiritual psyche and culture of Madhya Pradesh is full of Shaivism and knowledge. Madhya Pradesh has recently inaugurated the corridor ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’ adorned with the most elaborate spiritual symbols of the country with the lotus blessings of Prime Minister. The Foundation Day celebrations of 67th Madhya Pradesh are being celebrated based on Shaivism and knowledge. Efforts are being made to establish this achievement of the state as the pride of Madhya Pradesh and to extend it to the people.

With this view, a concerted dance-theatrical presentation will be prepared for 40 minutes by the means of promising artists of the state. The story of ‘Shoonya to Shiva’, Shiva to the timeless Mahakal will be presented with a combination of dance music and 3D technology.

A multi-layered stage and set will be organised for the presentation, on which all the symbols like ‘Damru’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Nandi’, ‘Jata’, ‘Ganga’ etc will be presented together with Shiva episodes.

A song-music presentation of the country’s famous Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy band is being organised on this occasion. It is a trio of Indian musicians, consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, and provided music for several Indian films. He has given music and singing work in many films. Like Mission Kashmir (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006), Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Rock On (2008), My Name Is Khan (2010), Kartik Calling Kartik (2010), Housefull (2010) and Soorma (2018).