Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Dance drama, Sant Raidas, primarily based on philosophy of Thirteenth-century poet Raidas might be important occasion of Lokrang-2024. Movie and theatre artiste Govind Namdev from Mumbai would be the narrator. President’s Award winner and actor Ramchandra Singh will play the function of Sant Raidas, which might be staged on the inaugural day.
The five-day programme organised by state tradition division will start on Republic Day (January 26) and finish on Martyr’s Day (January 30) at Ravindra Bhavan. Over 100 artistes will carry out to depict the religious journey of Raidas (often known as Ravidas) who fought in opposition to caste-based discrimination and stood for formless God.
Directed by Suman Saha from Kolkata with Krishna Roy from Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) because the music director, 18 compositions penned by the saint might be a part of 70-minute present. About 30 individuals from metropolis’s slums will play the function of disciples and neighbours of Raidas. That is for the primary time in historical past of fest that non-artistes from slums and can play roles. It can lend authenticity to manufacturing, Saha informed Free Press.
Malwi folks dance, kathak and a few experimental actions have been launched in it. BOX People dances and extra .. In addition to dance drama, folks and tribal dances of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, UP and Odisha might be staged beneath Dharohar at 6.30 pm from January 27 to 29.
The standard houses of nomadic tribes together with Nats, Jogi, Gadia Lohar and Raibari might be one other attraction of Lokrang. Puppet reveals, malkhambh, behrupiya and Natkala might be offered for youngsters beneath Ullas. Shilp Mela will function 300 stalls showcasing handloom and handicraft gadgets. Below Swad, almost 15 stalls providing conventional tribal and regional delicacies might be arrange.
