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Baby Blues
Ahead of Janmashtami on August 16, an artist applies final touches to an idol of Lord Krishna at a workshop in Girgaum
Bappa’s day at the museum
Children moulded the clay Ganeshas, and later immersed it in a bucket at the museum. Pic Courtesy/CSMVS
Last Sunday witnessed a fun cross-cultural experience at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya for members of the British Deputy High Commission, American, German, Chinese and Australian Consulate as well as the Royal Thai Consulate and Tourism Authority of Thailand. The participants joined children from the Angel Xpress Foundation, Colaba and CHIP Mumbai at a clay moulding workshop hosted by professor Anita Rane Kothare, Head of Department, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, St Xavier’s College (autonomous).
Dr Pheroza Godrej (centre) watches participants from the British Consulate mould the clay. Pics/Ashish Raje
“During the workshop, we talked about the myths and rituals of the many Ganeshas, as well as the presence of Ganesha in different countries,” the professor shared. While working with the clay was fun, the children were fascinated by the international presence of Bappa, she revealed.
That’s a wheelie good job, junior!
Aarav Sureka (right) in his kart. Pics Courtesy/Mohit Sureka
While most kids his age are still getting rid of their training wheels, nine-year-old Aarav Sureka has earned a podium finish in Round 2 of the FMSCI National Karting Championship held at Coimbatore on August 3. The Juhu-based youngster finished third, and on the podium. “I started karting because I have always loved speed and cars,” Aarav shared. As for his parents, the challenge has been to balance training and school work. “His journey with karting began with a fascination for speed when he was barely five-years-old,” shared father Mohit Sureka, adding, “Training at this level has meant balancing school and track time, but his dedication keeps pushing us forward.” With four more rounds to wrap up the championship, the little champ still has miles to go.
Change of scenery
Neha (left) and Anirudh Kadav in a moment from the series. Pic courtesy/Anirudh Kadav
City-based artists Anirudh and Neha Kadav are dishing out some serious FOMO with their new venture, Cooking Under Open Sky. “Working in the city can get hectic. Once in a while, we must pause, and reconnect with nature and the simple joy of cooking,” said the duo that is documenting a new visual series of outdoor cooking every weekend from Kolad, Raigad. “That’s where I grew up. These are untouched, off-the-map spots,” Anirudh added, lest you plan to follow them beyond their Instagram @cookingunderopensky_.
Celebrating Bandra’s very own
Bandra has always held a special place for Shormistha Mukherjee (below). “I have been documenting the old residences, lanes and visuals of the suburb for the last four years, as well as talking to old-timers and residents to compile an oral history,” she shared. While these conversations were part of her online series, Mukherjee’s senior friends kept asking for something more ‘physical’. “That’s when I decided to create a magazine that would contain all these stories, plus contributions from friends and also, residents,” she shared. The magazine, Pudding: A Bandra Christmas Edition (Vakil Publications) will be released on December 1 this year. “We will have photo essays about the suburb, oral histories from residents, and also articles that reflect on life and forgotten legends of Bandra,” Mukherjee revealed.
Thalaivar returns
Arun Mayavan carries a cut-out of Rajinikanth during the release of 2.0 in 2018. Pic Courtesy/Arun Mayavan
The madness of a new Rajinikanth release is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, unless you are Arun Mayavan. The 36-year-old has made it a habit for the last 15 years to show up by 5 am on the first day of the first show of every release. “It began with Enthiran in 2010. I have since been part of the fan club, and always participated on every opening day of his films. I even travelled all the way back from a family event in Tamil Nadu for one film,” shared the Chemburite Mayavan. With the next release lined up on August 14, preparations have begun for Mayavan and his friends at the Maharashtra State Youth Rajinikanth Fans Association. “We usually have a series of celebrations planned. In 2018, I began the tradition of making a cut-out [of Rajinikanth] and carrying it to the theatre. It has since become a tradition with me,” he shared. While it might seem regular for anyone familiar with the South Indian fandom, Mayavan added, “It actually draws many people who turn up just to watch the celebration instead.”
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