JaJ @ Namaste India
It was sunny Sunday (believe me being sunny day is really rare here in Japan..such a clear day) and Stage Opens up with “Thodi si Dhul Meri Dharati ki Mere Watan ki” from Rang De Basanti..and what a surprise a Japanese Troop occupies the center of attraction…The same Liveliness..the same Energy the very same Enthusiasm..I felt like am I in India??? Before I come out of this fabulous performance..next Track starts from Fir heraferi..”I love Ruppaiyya” ..the tempo was sustained by other performers. And then comes icing on the cake..INDIAN Team engages the stage with big round of applause. .and next moment everybody catched the bits of “Nach Baliye” from Bunty and Bubbly…It was amazing seen to see Japanese people coming ahead to catch the bit and shake the legs on Bollywood item number.
Namaste India..a event of its kind in Tokyo..celebrating 15th year…otherwise its tough to get Indian food in such variety in Tokyo..few stalls catching eyes of Japanese Bollywood fans..Indian classical Music fans..Japanese girls were looking Indian Outfits with such curocity..few fine art stalls were representing India Traditional arts..and remaining all occupied FOOD stalls..surprisingly Japanese outnumbered Indian peoples. You might be amazed to know that, India is more known for Curry (Here in Japan all Sabjis and Bhajis are called Curry) than for Software techies. Japanese people were enjoying various curries..I enjoyed Chana- Bhatura..it striked strings in Heart about Mother India..which was followed by another event of striking strings.. Music concert..Nishat Khan on Sitar was just Amazing..I forgot the one on Tabla ..who was almost cut throat with Sitarist.
Then something very unusal conversation…someone was saying about Shivamani performing in Japan, it also had mention of other big leagues Amjad Ali khan, Zakhir Hussain…I just turned around to see the Music Lovers..it was unbelievable..2 Japanese youngsters were having this conversation..I could not believe Indian Classical Music can be such popular overseas, especially in the context that young Guns in India are far away from it.
Then we waited for second round for Bollywood item numbers..But this wait was worth..after getting Crowd in rhythm with starter Punjabi songs..the Best Item number in recent days was on..Guess what it can be…”Kajara re..Kajara re” here all ..almost all Indian audience got irresistible ..almost everybody got legs shaking..it was too good scene one can expect 7 seas away from India..for few moments I forgot that I am in Japan..such an Indian scene it was!!!
Last but not least..In morning after Rang de Basanti Song..few guys started shouting “Bharat Mata Ki Jay”…my heart was full of memories on Independence day programmes…Akhir Dil hai Hindustani…!
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