राहुल देशपांडे की ‘अभंगवारी’ ने शन्मुखानंद हॉल को भक्तिरस से सराबोर किया

मुंबई: राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विजेता गायक राहुल देशपांडे ने शनिवार को मुंबई के प्रतिष्ठित शन्मुखानंद हॉल में अपने बहुचर्चित संगीतमय प्रस्तुति ‘अभंगवारी’ के माध्यम से भक्ति, संगीत और अध्यात्म का अद्भुत संगम प्रस्तुत किया। खचाखच भरे सभागार में हजारों संगीतप्रेमी और श्रद्धालु संतों की अमर वाणी में डूब गए।

राहुल देशपांडे की भावपूर्ण गायकी ने शन्मुखानंद हॉल को मानो पंढरपुर की वारी में बदल दिया। हर अभंग श्रद्धा और भक्ति से ओतप्रोत था, जिसने पूरे सभागार को आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा से भर दिया। संत परंपरा के अमर संदेशों से सजी इस संगीतमय संध्या ने उपस्थित सभी लोगों को एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव दिया।

कार्यक्रम में राहुल देशपांडे की माता वंदना देशपांडे, महाराष्ट्र के सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी एवं सांस्कृतिक कार्य मंत्री आशीष शेलार, महाराष्ट्र विधान परिषद के सदस्य श्रीकांत भारतीय, लोकसभा सांसद एवं राष्ट्रवादी कांग्रेस पार्टी (शरदचंद्र पवार) की कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष सुप्रिया सुले, उद्योगपति सदानंद सुले तथा ओरिएंटल अरोमैटिक्स लिमिटेड के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी पराग साटोस्कर सहित कई गणमान्य अतिथि उपस्थित थे।

अपने 11वें वर्ष में प्रवेश कर चुकी ‘अभंगवारी’ आज देश के सबसे प्रतिष्ठित भक्तिमय संगीत आयोजनों में शुमार हो चुकी है। राहुल देशपांडे की प्रभावशाली प्रस्तुति, संत साहित्य पर आधारित भावपूर्ण कथावाचन, उनकी बहन दीप्ती माटे की सुरमयी प्रस्तुति और उत्कृष्ट वादकों की संगत ने पंढरपुर वारी की दिव्य अनुभूति को मंच पर साकार कर दिया।

करीब तीन घंटे तक चले इस कार्यक्रम के दौरान पूरा सभागार “राम कृष्ण हरी” के जयघोष से गूंजता रहा। संत ज्ञानेश्वर, संत तुकाराम, संत नामदेव, संत एकनाथ और अन्य संत कवियों की कालजयी रचनाओं ने दर्शकों के मन में गहरी आध्यात्मिक अनुभूति जगाई। प्रत्येक प्रस्तुति के बाद तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट और स्टैंडिंग ओवेशन ने इस संगीतमय यात्रा को और भी यादगार बना दिया।

पिंपरी-चिंचवड़, इंदौर, हैदराबाद, दिल्ली, बेंगलुरु, अमरावती और नागपुर में मिली शानदार सफलता के बाद मुंबई का यह आयोजन ‘अभंगवारी’ की यात्रा का एक और स्वर्णिम अध्याय बन गया। इस प्रस्तुति ने एक बार फिर सिद्ध कर दिया कि राहुल देशपांडे अपनी संगीत साधना के माध्यम से न केवल पीढ़ियों को जोड़ रहे हैं, बल्कि महाराष्ट्र की समृद्ध संत परंपरा और सांस्कृतिक विरासत को भी नई पीढ़ी तक सशक्त रूप से पहुंचा रहे हैं।

देशभर के विभिन्न शहरों में ‘अभंगवारी’ की यात्रा निरंतर आगे बढ़ रही है। भक्ति, एकता, करुणा और श्रद्धा का संदेश लेकर यह संगीतमय प्रस्तुति हर शहर में लोगों के हृदय को स्पर्श कर रही है और यह सिद्ध कर रही है कि संगीत की शक्ति समय, पीढ़ियों और सीमाओं से कहीं अधिक व्यापक होती है।

  

राहुल देशपांडे की ‘अभंगवारी’ ने शन्मुखानंद हॉल को भक्तिरस से सराबोर किया

राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या ‘अभंगवारी’ने शन्मुखानंद सभागृह भक्तिरसात न्हाऊन निघाले

मुंबई: राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विजेते गायक राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या बहुचर्चित ‘अभंगवारी’ या संगीत मैफिलीने शनिवारी मुंबईतील शन्मुखानंद सभागृह भक्ती, अध्यात्म आणि संगीताच्या अविस्मरणीय अनुभवाने भारावून टाकले. हाऊसफुल्ल सभागृहात हजारो रसिकांनी संतवाङ्मयाच्या अमृतवर्षावात स्वतःला हरवून टाकले.

राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या स्वरांनी शन्मुखानंद सभागृह जणू पंढरीच्या वारीत रूपांतरित झाले. संतांच्या अभंगांनी संपूर्ण वातावरण भक्तिमय झाले होते. प्रत्येक रचना ही केवळ सादरीकरण नव्हती, तर ती भक्तीची अनुभूती होती. हजारो भाविक आणि संगीतप्रेमींनी संतांच्या अमर वाणीचा आनंद घेत हा सोहळा अविस्मरणीय ठरवला.

या कार्यक्रमाला राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या मातोश्री वंदना देशपांडे, माहिती तंत्रज्ञान व सांस्कृतिक कार्यमंत्री अॅड. आशिष शेलार, विधान परिषदेचे सदस्य श्रीकांत भारतीय, खासदार आणि राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेस (शरदचंद्र पवार) पक्षाच्या कार्याध्यक्ष सुप्रिया सुळे, उद्योगपती सदानंद सुळे तसेच ओरिएंटल अरोमॅटिक्स लिमिटेडचे मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी पराग साटोस्कर यांसह अनेक मान्यवर उपस्थित होते.

अकराव्या वर्षात पदार्पण केलेल्या *’अभंगवारी’*ने आज भारतातील सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय भक्तिसंगीत मैफिलींपैकी एक म्हणून स्वतःची ओळख निर्माण केली आहे. राहुल देशपांडे यांचे प्रभावी गायन, अभंगांमागील कथांचे रसपूर्ण निवेदन, त्यांची बहीण दीप्ती माटे यांचे सुरेल सादरीकरण आणि उत्कृष्ट वादकांच्या साथीने पंढरपूर वारीचा भावविश्व रंगमंचावर जिवंत झाले.

सुमारे तीन तास चाललेल्या या कार्यक्रमादरम्यान संपूर्ण सभागृह “राम कृष्ण हरी”च्या अखंड गजराने दुमदुमून गेले. संत ज्ञानेश्वर, संत तुकाराम, संत नामदेव, संत एकनाथ आणि इतर संतकवींच्या अभंगांनी रसिकांच्या मनात भक्ती, श्रद्धा आणि अध्यात्माचा गहिरा स्पर्श निर्माण केला. प्रत्येक सादरीकरणानंतर टाळ्यांचा कडकडाट आणि उभे राहून दिलेली दाद यामुळे कार्यक्रमाला उत्स्फूर्त प्रतिसाद मिळाला.

पिंपरी-चिंचवड, इंदूर, हैदराबाद, दिल्ली, बेंगळुरू, अमरावती आणि नागपूर येथील यशस्वी प्रयोगांनंतर मुंबईतील हा कार्यक्रम *’अभंगवारी’*च्या यशस्वी प्रवासातील आणखी एक सुवर्णक्षण ठरला. भक्तिसंगीताच्या माध्यमातून विविध पिढ्यांना जोडत महाराष्ट्राच्या समृद्ध संतपरंपरेचा आणि सांस्कृतिक वारशाचा गौरव करणारे राहुल देशपांडे यांचे कार्य पुन्हा एकदा अधोरेखित झाले.

देशभरातील विविध शहरांमध्ये *’अभंगवारी’*चा प्रवास सुरू असून भक्ती, एकात्मता, करुणा आणि श्रद्धेचा संदेश प्रत्येक मैफिलीतून रसिकांपर्यंत पोहोचत आहे. संगीत हे पिढ्या, भाषा आणि सीमा ओलांडून हृदयाला स्पर्श करणारे सार्वत्रिक माध्यम असल्याची प्रचीती ‘अभंगवारी’ पुन्हा पुन्हा देत आहे.

  

राहुल देशपांडे यांच्या ‘अभंगवारी’ने शन्मुखानंद सभागृह भक्तिरसात न्हाऊन निघाले

Hollywood And Bollywood Leaders Join Forces With Anti-Hunger CEO For Historic White House Discussions On American Hunger Crisis

In a landmark convergence of entertainment industry influence and humanitarian advocacy, prominent Hollywood producer Lindsay Rose, Indian-American actor and executive producer Rick Sharma, Darrell, CEO of Eliminating Hunger in USA, and acclaimed Bollywood writer-director Rajesh Bhatt are set to convene at the White House for high-level meetings with Vice President JD Vance. The delegation aims to spotlight urgent hunger issues affecting communities across the United States.

The gathering underscores a growing alliance between creative professionals and policymakers committed to addressing food insecurity, one of America’s pressing domestic challenges. Lindsay Rose, known for her multifaceted career as an actress, producer, and advocate who brings light to Hollywood projects, brings creative vision and storytelling prowess to the table.

Rick Sharma, a dynamic Hollywood executive producer and actor with deep roots in Indian-American cinema, expressed profound pride in participating. “This is a historic moment,” Sharma noted, emphasizing how such engagement elevates the contributions of Indian talent in American public life. His involvement highlights the vibrant role of the diaspora in bridging cultural and policy dialogues.

Complementing the Hollywood contingent is Rajesh Bhatt, a respected Bollywood film writer and director whose narratives often explore social themes. Bhatt’s perspective from Indian cinema adds an international dimension to discussions on global hunger solutions adaptable to the U.S. context.

Darrell, as CEO of Eliminating Hunger in USA, provides expert insight grounded in on-the-ground anti-hunger initiatives, data-driven strategies, and policy recommendations. His leadership ensures the meeting focuses on actionable steps toward sustainable relief efforts nationwide.

Vice President JD Vance, whose administration has engaged on various social and economic fronts including partnerships with Indian leaders, is expected to hear proposals that blend public awareness campaigns, private sector innovation, and targeted federal support.

This cross-industry delegation represents a unique fusion of glamour, cultural influence, and compassion. Entertainment figures like Rose, Sharma, and Bhatt wield significant platforms to amplify voices often overlooked in policy arenas.

Observers view the meetings as more than symbolic. They signal a potential shift toward collaborative models where filmmakers, producers, and nonprofit executives partner with government to tackle systemic issues like hunger.

For the Indian-American community, Rick Sharma’s prominent role stands as a source of inspiration. It celebrates the achievements of Indians thriving in Hollywood while contributing meaningfully to America’s social fabric.

As preparations unfold, anticipation builds around potential outcomes, from new awareness initiatives to film projects illuminating hunger stories, fostering empathy and action.

This event not only spotlights the fight against domestic hunger but also exemplifies the power of diverse voices uniting for a common cause in the heart of American democracy.

The delegation’s visit marks a proud chapter in the story of Indian-Americans and Hollywood’s evolving role in national conversations, paving the way for tangible progress in eliminating hunger across the United States.

Hollywood And Bollywood Leaders Join Forces With Anti-Hunger CEO For Historic White House Discussions On American Hunger Crisis

PALLAVI THORAVE: A Rising Star Of Lavani, Acting And Social Impact !

Nominated For Most Prestigious MOM DAD GOD OF UNIVERSE NATIONAL AWARD 2026 Season 3 !

Some artists entertain. Some artists inspire. And then there are those rare performers who transform their art into a powerful identity that reaches far beyond the stage.

Pallavi Thorave, a resident of Mulund, Mumbai, belongs firmly to that extraordinary category.

A gifted Lavani and Kathak dancer, actress and social worker, Pallavi Thorave has carved a distinctive place for herself through dedication, discipline and an unwavering passion for the performing arts.

Her journey reflects the strength of an artist who has worked consistently to take the rich cultural heritage of Lavani to a wider audience while simultaneously making her mark in acting and social initiatives.

Her artistic excellence has earned her several prestigious honours. During 2024 and 2026, she was recognised with awards including the Navdurga Award, Samajik Ratna Award, Kalabhushan Award and Rajyastariya Kala Vikas Ratna Prerna Award—accolades that reflect the impact of her multifaceted contribution.

Her achievements in state-level solo competitions have also been remarkable, with Pallavi delivering outstanding performances and reaching the final rounds of several prestigious contests.

Her talent has not remained confined to Maharashtra. Pallavi has performed Lavani internationally, including two tours of the United States, taking the vibrant energy, grace and cultural richness of this traditional dance form to global audiences. Her international performances stand as a powerful testament to her artistic calibre and her commitment to showcasing Indian culture on the world stage.

Pallavi’s popularity has also grown through digital platforms, where audiences continue to appreciate her performances. She has appeared in popular productions and programmes including “Fattar,” “Fattars Aagman,” “Ardhanarishwar,” “Shivba,” “Jijau” and “Chaha.” Her appearance in the Marathi programme “Crime Watch” further demonstrated her versatility as a performer.

What truly sets Pallavi Thorave apart is her ability to combine tradition with contemporary appeal. Whether through the expressive language of Lavani, the emotional demands of acting or her commitment to social work, she brings authenticity and conviction to everything she undertakes.

In recognition of her remarkable contribution to art, culture and society.

Pallavi Thorave has been nominated for the prestigious MOM DAD GOD OF UNIVERSE NATIONAL AWARD 2026 – SEASON 3, to be held at the ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai.

This nomination celebrates not merely an accomplished performer, but a woman whose talent, perseverance and cultural contribution continue to make her parents, her community and the world of Indian art proud.

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PALLAVI THORAVE: A Rising Star Of Lavani, Acting And Social Impact !

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Rushes To Aid Injured In Moshi Tragedy; Sanghamitra Gaikwad Praises His People-Centric Leadership, Calls For Greater Access To Women Empowerment Schemes

Pimpri-Chinchwad | Representative : Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), Shri Ramdas Athawale, visited the injured victims of the tragic accident at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy Project in Moshi, where a massive garbage mound collapsed onto the administrative building following heavy rainfall.

During his visit to Sainath Hospital, Shri Athawale interacted with doctors to obtain detailed updates on the condition of the injured and directed officials to ensure that all necessary medical facilities and treatment were provided without delay. He also met the injured victims and their families, offering words of encouragement and assuring them that the government stands firmly by their side during this difficult time.

Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad, Maharashtra State Chief Secretary of the Republican Party of India (Athawale Group) and Producer of Sanghamitra Film Production, praised Shri Ramdas Athawale’s compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to the people.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad said:

“I have had the privilege of working with Shri Ramdas Athawale for many years and have closely witnessed his dedication. He is not just a Union Minister but a true people’s leader who has consistently worked for the welfare of the poor, Dalits, the underprivileged, and the common citizens. He always ensures that justice reaches the last person in society. Whenever a tragedy occurs, he personally visits the victims and extends every possible support. This is why he enjoys immense respect, trust, and affection from people across the country.”

Highlighting the importance of women’s empowerment, Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad stressed that women should receive the maximum benefit from various government schemes promoting self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and employment.

“An economically empowered woman builds a stronger family and a stronger society. Women who aspire to start their own businesses should have easy access to financial assistance, skill training, bank loans, professional guidance, and government support. Enabling women to become self-reliant is the need of the hour,” she said.

She also appealed to all women office-bearers and workers of the Republican Party across Maharashtra to actively support women entrepreneurs by spreading awareness about government welfare schemes, assisting them with the application process, and guiding them towards financial independence.

“Empowering women is the highest form of social service. Every woman worker should extend a helping hand to those striving for self-reliance and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve,” she added.

Concluding her statement, Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad prayed for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the Moshi accident and urged the concerned authorities to implement stronger safety measures to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future

 

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Rushes To Aid Injured In Moshi Tragedy; Sanghamitra Gaikwad Praises His People-Centric Leadership, Calls For Greater Access To Women Empowerment Schemes