Paoli, Jaya, Srijato and Sujoy, among others, celebrate monsoon through performances

Monsoon brings out the romantic and the artist in all. But when it's an event by the people from the creative field, the delights of the season become all the more beautiful. Interdisciplinary artiste Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee and popular vocalist Suchhanda Ghosh collaborated recently to celebrate the advent of monsoon through a collage of readings, Rabindrasangeet and solo dance performances.

Among the readers, Shimul Mustafa from Bangladesh mesmerised the viewers with his baritone enunciation of Ananda Bhairavi, a poem by Shakti Chattopadhyay. Among others, Srijato, Chandrima Chattopadhyay, Shrabana Sil, Bijoylakshmi Barman stood out with their choices of rain verses. "This was a show that transcended barriers to build a community of artistes celebrating hope among all uncertainties of life," said Sujoy.

Actress Paoli Dam surprised with her reading of Borshar Dine, while Jaya Ahsan with her sensuous voice read out a text by Al Mahmud. Among the singers, Prabuddha Raha and Shameek Paul's performances, Aditi Basu's rendition of Kotha Je Udhao Holo, Monomoy Bhattacharya's recital of Bhora Baadara , Jayati Chakraborty's presentation of Ogo Aamar Srabon Megher definitely rejoiced the hearts. Shama Rahman and Liasa Ahmad Lisa, from Bangladesh, exuded a certain charm of the flavour of the season through the songs.

Danseuse Paramita Saha's contemporary moves to a traditional Tagore melody was enjoyed by all. Dancer Arnab Bandopadhyay was at his best with a beautiful confluence of classical styles. "I think the depth of Rabindrasangeet songs and the richness of classical style of dance together make monsoon depict a romantic picture. Classical dance also requires texts, which are as expressive as Rabindrasangeet," Arnab said.