By TNN, *Double treat for Chennai* - The Times Of India - IndiaSaturday, August 22, 2009
It was a double bonanza for all who had turned up at the Chinmaya Heritage Centre as they had a Sufi sojourn and a tryst with ace danseuse Shobana
The evening started with some scintillating compositions by renowned Qawwal Munawwar Masoom who set the mood for the evening with Hazrat Amir Khusro’s composition Aadhi Rain to Kat Gayi Baalam.
The racy Sufi Kalaam Damaadam Mast Kalandar and Dushman Ko Rakhna Salaam, penned and composed by Ustad Masoom himself, got loud applause. Shobana’s recital started with a traditional anjali followed by Muruga Kauvutham.
The main piece of the evening, a Dasavatharam, to the tunes of Pranayapayodhi, a composition by Jayadeva, stood out for the sculpture like poses, vibrant footwork and impeccable abhinaya. In the padam, Shobana transformed into a grief stricken Sita.
A pulsating fusion composed by percussionist Sri Ramakrishnan had the crowd tapping their feet. The programme concluded with a dance set to Vande Mataram, in which the dancers brought out the patriotic flavour.
The Times Chennai Festival is presented by Estancia, Chennai’s first integrated township, in association with co-host Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, and radio partner Radio Mirchi.
Picture: Mohammad Shahid
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