PUNE: Punekars enjoyed the monsoon special tones of Raag Malhar with mesmerizing Sitar and Vocal renditions at the 9th edition of Swara-Malhar Mahotsav. Swara Zankar organizes Swara-Malhar Mahotsav and this year it is being held at 3 different venues spread across June and July.
The first day of the Mahotsav took place on 28th June at the Bal Shikshan Prashala’s MES Auditorium, Mayur Colony Kothrud. The Mahotsav began with ‘Malhar Ke Rang’ wherein Rashmi Moghe, Suranjan Khandalkar, Shubham Khandalkar, Shruti Deshpande-disciple of Padma Deshpande, and Sai Panchal disciple of Pt Sanjeev Abhyankar presented blissful vocals. Pandurang Pawar accompanied them on Tabla and Amey Bichu on Harmonium.
In the second half, internationally acclaimed sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee of the Senia Meher Gharana struck a chord with the audience with his electrifying performance. Purbayan Chatterjee was accompanied by Tanay Rege on Tabla. Rajesh Damle moderated the program.
This year the festival has been supported by Oerlikon Balzers, Suhana, Vilas Javadekar Developers, PNG Jewellers, Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Willow, The Nature, and so on.
