Ghanashyam

About

Ghanashyam is a soul-stirring production that brings an end to the eternal wait of a parched devotee—Is it a wait for Krishna, the eternal beloved, whose presence quenches the soul? Or is it a yearning for the monsoon, whose rains breathe life into the barren earth? In this seamless blend of devotion and nature, Ghanashyam unfolds as a timeless ode to love, longing, and divine union.

The piece begins with an Alaripu, delicately portraying Krishna as the eternal Shringara Nayaka, the embodiment of beauty and love. In the next segment, Krishna descends as a rain-bearing cloud, gracing the doorstep of the ardent Meera. With every drop of rain, her devotion and longing deepen, her heart swelling with passion for her divine beloved.

The narrative then shifts to Radha, whose soul is consumed by the ache of separation, Viraha. Her longing for Krishna, resonates the timeless bond between the mortal and the divine. Finally, as rain drenches the earth, The entire creation rejoices, intoxicated by his divine presence, his showered blessings. Like Meera, like Radha, and like nature itself, I too wait for him—each drop of rain a hymn of devotion, a testament to an unwavering love.

Concept & Choreography by Sayani Chakraborty