Known for her organization- ‘Kalangan’ that provides children with a platform to display and enjoy their creative talents, Varsha Bhave had organized a unique programme ‘Rangayatra’ on 6th evening at SwatantryaVeer Savarkar Auditorium, Shivaji park.The programme was to celebrate Kalangan Jallosh 2012 by offering an opportunity to all her students, who have excelled in the classical vocal music. The programme also gave them scope to act, deliver dialogues and sing classical songs, while enacting the scenes of all popular classical Marathi dramas of yesteryears.

Right from the age of 4 and above, children dressed up in traditional costumes suited for the different period acts, rendered their best and received a loud applause from the encouraging elite audience present in the capacity packed auditorium. Scenes from the play ‘Sharada’ received overwhelming response with a ‘Once More’ request and the enthusiastic little girls obliged. Classical songs from the old hit plays ‘Matsyagandha’ and ‘Shatajanma Shodhitana’ also received a good response. Varsha Bhave herself an exponent of classical music in the company of Chaitanya Kulkarni presented some memorable songs. Highlight of the programme was that a hundred year old musical organ of Master Krishnarao was used by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar to provide the background music.

‘Rangayatra’ was conceived , written and directed by Varsha Bhave and coordinated by Sagar Sathe. Poorvi Bhave and Aditya Surte anchored the show and Seema Deshmukh proposed vote of thanks. Prominent personalities from Marathi entertainment industry and Social field like Ashok Patki, Suresh Khare, Ms. Fayyaaz, Ms. Kiran Chitre, Vikram Savarkar, Arwind Pilgaonkar and many others were present on the occasion and were felicitated by the Convener of the programme Varsha Bhave. While speaking to Marathi Movie world exclusively after the programme, Varsha Bhave stated that she was happy to train all those children in dance, vocal instrumental music besides making them act for scenes from the old classical marathi dramas. “You will not believe that majority of them are from English medium schools. Thanks to their parents for encouraging them to learn and improvise in their mother tongue through this training programme,” she said.

Varsha Bhave has been regularly conducting training workshops in this field through her organization ‘Kalangan’ at Swatantyaveer Sawarkar Smarak Trust, Shivaji Park and has been receiving a good response. Recently, one of her disciple has opened a branch in Thane. Varsha behave is all set to popularize this concept worldwide and is looking forward to support from Maharashtrian parents to encourage their children to take up this rich creative art to keep our Maharashtrian tradition alive. Next Sunday, she has planned to hold another interesting programme ‘Kadambachya Jhadakhali’. Those interested may contact them at 9594962578/ 9594962593 for donor passes.