i just came back after watching this musical. Every time i start writing immediately after the show means that the piece of art i just witnessed was exceptional and i just cannot wait to express it and let the world know about it.
Pa wanted to watch it and i was a little skeptical as it was devotional and stuff. But Pa was so right in telling me that it is simply superb. We watched it at the Iskcon auditorium of Juhu, Mumbai.
It is a representation of Lord Krishna's life, and more so, divine love life. His life too is not covered in chronological order, in fact, it does not cover all the events. But if you don't know about Lord Krishna, then you get a fairly good idea about Him. The way i looked at it, they just take an example of Kanhaji to show how life can be full of celebrations.
There was a narrator who did all the talking. 2 lead singers and 2 others to back them up, a whole team of musicians playing different instruments with perfection and the actors, actresses who expressed and performed dances so beautifully.
The songs, performances and artistic creations were created so exquisitely, that you just cannot help but get mesmerised. The choreography was almost godlike. There was nothing differently difficult in it but the way it was presented and put together was fantastic.
Spring in the artists' body and exuberance in every step....just describes what awesomeness is.
Right from baby Krishna to peacocks and idols, the artists personified them all perfectly. Special mention here about the last formation, the poornaswaroop of Krishna Bhagwan, it was just out of this world. Pa thought it was made up, but there was a living man standing there without moving even an inch.
Hats off to the artists for performing such pleasing steps, poses and expressions with so much ease and enthusiasm. From the stage, sometimes entering from the audience's gate, all they did was marvellous. And they keep adding other songs and dances into it. They performed one song without any visual representation, like dancing or else.
The director, who is also the writer of this Musical has to be honoured with a standing ovation. i didn't do it there, but he truly and completely deserves it. He gave up his cushioned job to make this one, and it is every bit applaudable.
This play is something that makes even the most unenthusiastic being cheer up. So colourful, so breathtakingly gorgeous, you just cannot take your thoughts off it. At the end of it all, you also start chanting Radhe-Radhe. You are sure to stay full of life for atleast a few days after watching this one.
Even if you are not Lord Krishna's bhakt, i recommend watching this musical. And if you cannot understand the Gujarati language, just enjoy the grandeur of dance and music, in one of its best form!
Brilliant!
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