Udaipur Tales: A Storytelling Extravaganza
the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival as a captivating and enlightening event. The festival kicked off its much-anticipated 5th edition at the grand Shilpgram Road's Exotica Park, showcasing a diverse array of enchanting presentations that illuminated the stage with timeless tales.
On the first day of the celebration, renowned stage artist Vilas Janve, with a special focus on speech and hearing-impaired children, engaged hundreds of youngsters in the history of Mewar, specifically narrating the story of Maharana Pratap. The narrative unfolded the victory of Maharana Pratap's son, Amar Singh, in the Gogunda battle. Following this triumph, when Amar Singh, along with prisoners including Akbar's special Raheem Khan Khana and his Begum, approached Pratap, expressing their intention to unveil the Begum's face, Pratap, fueled by anger, asserted the tradition of protecting women's dignity in Mewar. He commanded them to return with honor to their abode, emphasizing the duty of safeguarding the honor of women as the essence of Mewar's tradition.
The festival's first day featured spellbinding presentations by accomplished storytellers. Particularly, the youth-oriented performances by Vilas Janve, Radhika Biani, and Anant Dayal left the audience enthralled. Their mastery in the art of storytelling, weaving tales that transcended the boundaries of imagination and led the young audience into a magical world, was truly impressive.
In the adult storytelling section, director and film actor Gautam Agrawal presented an extraordinary show. Known for his profound research in mysterious, geographical, and historical explorations, Agrawal's stories were a blend of intellect and entertainment. Ullka Mayur, adept in using elements of stage, music, and dance, presented a series of stories ranging from folk tales, myths, Sufi traditions, contemporary narratives, and original stories.
Notable theater artist and film/TV actor Meeta Vashisht shared the intriguing story of Laleshwari, also known locally as Lal Ded. Her portrayal of the enigmatic Lal Ded left a deep impact on the audience, connecting them emotionally with the rich heritage of the region.
The festival's main attraction was the vibrant Bazaar and Jamghat areas, focusing on renowned brands and artist stalls. Participants included Neha Kabra's Mati, Dristi Bhatt's Note So Easy, BogenVile Art Gallery, Kriti Manan Nahar's Fikari and Bejo, Mahroo Silver Jewelry, Patola Sarees, Riyas Jaipur, and many other esteemed names. These curated stalls promised a diverse and enriching shopping experience for the attendees.
Sushmita Singha, co-founder of Udaipur Tales, expressed her excitement about the festival's second day, promising more enchanting presentations on Saturday. The lineup included storytelling sessions for children by Asima Bhatt, Ashutosh Pandey, and Anant Dayal in the morning, followed by evening sessions for adults by Saiyad Sahil Aga, Adhar Khurana, Shikha Talasaniya, Rohini Ramanathan, Hema Subramanium, Jiya Nath, and Sanatan Chakravarti.
Overall, the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival seems to be living up to its reputation as a celebration of the eternal art of storytelling, offering a delightful and culturally rich experience for its audience.
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