NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Insight for Creativity attained another milestone in the journey of its creative and constructive offerings by organizing a unique literary and cultural evening with the Indian Consulate in New York. It was aptly titled ‘Rang Darpan’ by Ashok Vyas, who roped in poets as well as essayist, story writer and theatre artists for a meaningful sharing of Hindi literature at the historical venue.

This literary evening ‘Rang Darpan’ happened by encouraging support of Consulate General Sandeep Chakravorty and the team of consul staff. Jaideep, consul (Cultural) and Vipul Mesaria, Consul (Political) worked closely with Insight for creativity and hosting this poetic evening.

This “Rang Darpan’ evening began by invoking ‘Saraswati Mata’, Goddess of Knowledge, through a short and sweet classical dance by Pt Satya Narayan Charka Saraswati Mata, mother Goddess for knowledge and creativity.

Consul General talked about various initiatives that are being taken by the govt of India to promote Hindi. Jaideep shared a poem that highlighted the significance of innocence.

Yogacharya Dr Daya Shanker Vidhyalankar recited his poem and also wonderfully recited a poem of former PM of India Atal Bihari Vajpeyee.

Indian American poets started off connecting with the audience through their poems ranging from humor to romance to pure philosophy. Bindeshwari Agrawal offered a sense of satirical humor through her poem about the exaggerated sense of freedom.

Prof Indrajit Saluja revived the tradition of essays in Hindi at the request of Ashok Vyas and shared his thoughts on ‘Enthusiasm’.

Anoop Bhargav presented a sensitive poem about the impact of economic pressure on the sense of concern for each other. Poet after poet, audience was drawn towards the inexpressible space of raw emotions and longing for expansion in distinct way. Susham Bedi questioned the parameters of norms associated with love.

Seema Khurana conveyed a feel of mischievous and playful layer on the surface in her profound poem about different dimensions of a romantic relationship. Swadesh Rana imaginatively expressed the abandonment born out of pure commitment towards love. While arriving at the destination is important.

Dr Ram Das Singh ‘Mahtaab’ started with few lines in Punjabi and later he connected with the audience through his gazals.

A special issue ‘Rang Darpan’ was published by Jay Singh in his Hindi Newspaper ‘Hum Hindustani’, Hindi books of NRI authors were displayed on this occasion.

Ashok Vyas moderated this evening by making use of his own poems and poems of acclaimed poets. The poetry session culminated with his poems. Mr Vyas invoked a sense of oneness, peace and harmony through his poem. One of his poem was like a prayer, prayer with the desire of belonging to everyone with love.

Ameeya Mehta directed and presented Hindi Play ‘Amrit Ke Khareedaar’ with Himanshu Sharma and Deepak Gupta. Playwright Ashok Vyas personified “fear” and faith in the play, it was a play based on the inner working of human mind. The message of being truthful was artistically interwoven with dramatic elements in the play. Ashok Vyas expressed deep sense of gratefulness for Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of Indian in New York, consul staff, invited poets and artists.

(Press Release and phots by Ashok Vyas)