Women’s groups plan protest march against Maha panel set to track interfaith, intercaste marriages

Durga Jasraj in conversation with Pt Jasraj’s nephew and Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma at the 68th Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav in Pune Wednesday.(Express Photo)

In conversation with Pandit Jasraj’s nephew and disciple Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma during the first segment of the “Antaranga” of the 68th Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Durga Jasraj, the daughter of Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj on Wednesday recalled, “Bapuji was unique as he always instructed his students in their own tones; none of us were ever forced to sing in Bapuji’s comfort tones.” The session revived memories of the classical vocalist and his connection to Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen. Read more.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan performs during the Inaugural day of 68th Sawai Gandharv Bhimsan Joshi Mahotsav on Wednesday. Express photograph by Arul Horizon. (Express photograph by Arul Horizon)

After a hiatus of two years, the 68th Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav witnessed an enthusiastic footfall of music aficionados at the Maharashtriya Sankul grounds, Mukund Nagar, on Wednesday. Indore-based Gajanan Telang, 73, said he had been attending the revered annual music festival since 2009.

The audience comprised music lovers from different age groups and walks of lives and had a mix of both festival veterans and first-timers. Read more.