Bhopal: The recital of singer Madhumita Naqvi and kathak dancers Jitendra Kaushal and Monika Yadav, delighted audience at Tribal Musuem on Sunday. It was part of series programme ‘Uttradhikar,’ organised by Aadivasi Lokkala Evam Boli Vikas Academy. The programme began with kajri song ‘sajanwa saawan beeto jaaye…’.
It was presented by classical singer Madhumita Naqvi with troupe in raga mishra jogia. It was followed by thumri ‘lakhon ke bol sahe…,’ ‘saiyan nikas gaye, main a ladi thi…,’ and jhula ‘saiyan mora re…’. It was based on raga maru vihag , bhairavi and peelu. Naqvi who belongs to Gwalior gharana also presented ‘Hamari Atariya Pe …,’ a popular dadra by Begum Akhtar, won huge round of applauses from the audience. She was accompanied by Pratima Dutta Majoomdar on harmonium, Ambrish Gangrade on sitar, Mahesh Malik on violin, Nafeej Ahmed on tabla, Vidhyadhar Aamte on flute, and Anita Padhotiya on tanpura.
The programme concluded with duet performance of kathak dancers Jitenddra Kaushal and Monika Yadav, enchanted music lovers. The kathak dancers who hail from Ujjain presented Shiv Arashna in sangam, jhap and dhamar taal. An eternal lover of Lord Krishna and Radha also showcased through their performance.