Just a little while ago, I was in front of the camera and was the "unexpected model"! This time around, having volunteered for Boston Sargam, I was assigned the task of getting behind the camera! I agreed with trepidation. Armed with Anurag’s latest love of his life, a newly acquired fearfully expensive camera, I set off to capture for posterity,one of the biggest Bollywood dance and music competitions of the New England area.
It was an incredible experience. There was a volcano of talent simply waiting to erupt on stage. The show started with 10 New England professional singers taking the stage and what followed was simply magical! Mesmerizing musical and dance performances by all age groups enthralled the audience. My personal favorite was when three adorable dolls...sorry girls aged 5-7 took the stage and showcased their singing abilities. The confidence, innocence and cuteness of the girls touched a chord in every one’s heart!
And its amazing what being behind the camera does to your perspective! Some faces were so expressive that I couldn’t help but just click away. I captured a lot of moods, expressions, and the explosion of talent of the performers on stage. I did my best to do justice to the show,the performers as well as the audience. Here are some of my favorite shots. Do let me know what you think of the endevour!
Oh, and did I tell you that this performance was on Karwa Chauth day and I had been fasting all day? Like all shows there was a bit of delay in the moon showing up too. My friends on Facebook very kindly informed me promptly that the moon was out. After Anurag’s insistence via SMS, I broke my fast. Anuradha Palkurthi – Thank you so very much for the water, dates and almonds. Manju Sheth thank you for looking out for me!!!
All in all it was a rewarding experience. Thank you Boston Sargam team for introducing me to another latent potential that was waiting to be discovered!
I seem to be on a discovery trail.....
None of us knows the latent talent that we have. It is always waiting to be discovered. I am glad that you are getting these opportunities to learn new things, explore new fields and discover your own self over and over again. Life is meant to be lived. One must not stagnate and must keep on moving from one post to another!
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Keep on moving ahead in your journey!Enjoy yourself!I enjoyed reading and seeing the pictures. They are beautiful!