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Art Review by Moiz Mamoowala

It was a fine evening, and the weather was most favourable for a T20 World Cup match, resulting in India’s victory by 61 runs. Marathi is a sweet language, as a famous quote, ‘Til gud Ghya ani god god bola’. Maharashtrians are known for sweet talking and sweetness in their nature. Prem Jalsa is an event organised by Jalsa Studio spreading a message of love with a motto of Ishq Mohobat zindabad, pyar mohobat zinndabad setting the evening mood to love and remove hate. Pyar Dosti Zindabad, Pyar Mohobat Zindabad, offering sarcasm to the audience in the election mood, in case anyone is interested in doing murdabad and zindabad.

Marathi songs were melodious, and the energy in the audience doubled when a 15-year-old boy performed a Marathi song, “Majhi Fiat”.  

While Anirudh was painting his Radha, or the lady luck, in a dancing mood, with some fog and mist, he enjoyed the music and the painting while most of the audience was having a delightful experience of painting and music.

Lastly, Aniruddha and his friend Nami were invited on stage for a selfie, and the audience was asked to turn on their mobile torches to make a gesture of thanks through the lights.

With a final flourish, Aniruddha adds his calligraphy to the portraits. Attending a few viewers at his stall and ending the show with a selfie with friends.

Art review by Moiz Mamoowala

Born in Jodhpur, He was schooled at St. Vincent’s High School, Pune. It was a moment of joy when Rajendraji shared his memories through his paintings of 4 cities, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Pune and Khajuraho.

A gold medalist at Youth Art Festival, an urban sketcher and a member of the Water Colour Association.

His friends from school accompanied and supported him for his solo show “Aquarelle Rendezvous”. Explaining his interest and knowledge about art and dedication towards artistic exploration and ideas. Having worked in business management and advertising, he has acquired specialised skills and developed a talent to showcase artistic sun and shade, life-like urban sketching, and watercolour paintings through his travel diaries.

An Audio of the Opening Dialogue. By Mr and Mrs Martyrs

A special moment, Shri Rajendra Mehta’s friends Mr Allen and Mrs Fiona Martyr’s, share a moment of the lighting of the samai and then opening the show for viewing, purchase, while having a sip of tea and coffee. Urban Sketchers were a support system and special thanks to Shridhar Susumal who has been instrumental and key person in making this art show a grand success.