Jain Journal 1982 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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moment of her sorrow and realisation were faithfully represented by Sm. Manju Lunia, Sm. Bina Kochar and Sm. Jayasri Sethia respectively. Among all the roles in Nemi Pravajya that of Krsna played by Sm. Mitu Dugar glowed for a momentary revelation of divine love and a mystic comprehension. The drama referred to this love of Krsna that is at times lonely and mysterious towards the law of the universe as estimated by the mortals. Herein Lalwani has evinced a profound understanding of Jaina mythology. He is not only a playwright but also an academician with genius for composing works of high lyrical value. His compositions often come within the range of art, poetical and soulful. The audience of the drama were absorbed by the last scene where Rajimati dances before meditating Aristanemi (Sm. Sashi Karnawat) in a grotto of mount Raivataka. The music of the opera either orchestrated as a melody or produced with the cadence of the longings of souls will pay a high tribute to the talent of the musician Sri Rabi Biswas. The rapertory of songs were sung by Sm. Chitra Banerjee with her own tune. These enthralled. the audience and voiced the moods of scenes. A few other numbers including the bravura of the hunters were sung with a golden tenor by Sri Om Prakash, another vocalist of the team. Actually, the entire dance sequences were initially choreographed by Sm. Banerjee. For the effects of lighting in respect of the approach of the dawn, the illuminated environments of the palace, the charm of a day and the sublime haze of twilight the credit goes to Sri Anil Shaha, whereas the costumes were designed by Rupayana of Calcutta. Altogether the staging of Nemi Pravajya will be remembered for its message of sublime love and Nemi's journey across the mystery of existence.
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