Mathura:There was a lot of songs, music and folk arts in Brajraj Utsav on Monday. Famous singer and mimicry artist Sudesh Bhosle forced the audience to dance with his brilliant performance at the railway ground in Dhauli Pyau. The exact imitation of evergreen film songs and voices of film stars added to the program. At the same time, the presentations of folk songs, Kathak and Charkula dance reflected the rich folk culture of Braj. On the other hand, at the Swami Haridas auditorium in Vrindavan, the trainees of Geeta Shodh Sansthan enthralled the audience with devotion by staging Raasleela.
Sudesh Bhosle's mimicry and beautiful evening
On the fourth day of Brajraj Utsav organized by Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, District Administration and Tourism Department, a series of cultural programs started in the morning at Dhauli Pyau Railway Ground. During the day, folk artists entertained the audience with their performances, while in the late evening, Sudesh Bhosle's musical evening was the center of attraction. Bhosle, famous for mimicking the voices of many film stars including Amitabh Bachchan, garnered a lot of applause from the audience with his singing and acting.
Duet song and honor with Hema Malini
He started the program with the song 'Badi Deer Bhai Nandlala, Teri Rah Take Brajbala'. After this, in the presence of actress and MP Hema Malini, he presented the song 'Kya khub lagti ho, badi sundar dikhti ho' with her. Sudesh Bhosale made the atmosphere musical by presenting evergreen film songs in his unique style. The audience was seen dancing to popular songs like 'Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai, Mastana Hota Hai'. The singing and music continued till late night and the ground echoed with thunderous applause. At the conclusion of the program, MP Hema Malini, Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad Vice President Shailjakant Mishra, CEO Lakshmi Nagappan, MP Secretary Ashish Kumar Singh and Tourism and Culture Council member Thakur Rajendra Singh honored Sudesh Bhosale.
Variety of folk songs, Kathak and Charkula dance
Before Sudesh Bhosale's presentation, diverse colors of the folk culture of Braj were seen on the stage. Hakim Singh and Ganga Rani Chaturvedi added the sweetness of folk music through folk songs. Sarita Yadav enthralled the audience by presenting Kathak and folk dance. At the same time, Dani Sharma brought alive the cultural heritage of the region by presenting Charkula dance along with the traditional folk dances of Braj. The artists' presentations introduced the audience to the folk traditions of Braj.
Raasleela staged in Swami Haridas Auditorium
Trainees of Geeta Shodh Sansthan staged Raasleela at Swami Haridas Auditorium in Vrindavan. The exploits of Lord Krishna were depicted live through music, dialogue and acting. A glimpse of the devotional tradition and cultural heritage of Braj was seen in the presentation. After the program, Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad's ACEO Rajeev Pandey, Deputy CEO Satish Chandra, Development Authority's Executive Engineer Amardeep, Council's Assistant Engineers JK Jain, Chandrika Rai and Anup Sharma honored the artists.
Confluence of shopping, eating and entertainment in the fair
Along with the cultural programs in Brajraj Utsav, the fair also became vibrant. People reached various stalls set up at Dhauli Pyau Railway Ground to purchase handicrafts, handloom, khadi and local products. People tasted various dishes at the food stalls. Entertainment attractions also added to the excitement of the fair. A unique confluence of culture and entertainment was seen in Brajraj Utsav amidst songs, folk dance, shopping and food.