Chandmiya loves 'Ranakdevi' and 'Surdas'!

- Seminar of Parijat-Dr. Kumarapala Desai

- Gujarati theater at that time was so exciting that people used to go to the cast of certain characters so many times that they used to call that character by the same name. Jaishankar 'Sundari' is a well known example of this

In this Dhunik era, Parsis took initiative in many areas of India and Gujarat. When Yazdi Karanjia, a unique playwright of Parsi theater, was awarded the title of 'Padmashree', many memories of that old theater came to mind.

In the Parsi Natakmandali of that time, it was customary to present Persian at the end of each play, which continued in later Gujarati plays as well. Similarly, the peculiarity of Parsi dramas was that instead of having a theatrical experiment every week, the play lasted for about three and a half hours before and after the rains. Initially only male spectators came, but after that the convenience increased and women also started coming to see the play and after that the practice of having a separate show of drama only for women also started.

Drama experiments were also performed to provide financial support to an artist or to raise funds in times of disaster such as famine. Gujarati theater at that time was so exciting that people used to go to the cast of certain characters and then they would call that character by the same name. Jaishankar 'Sundari' is a well known example of this.

We know Jaishankar Bhudardas Bhojak (16 to 17) by the name of 'Sundari' and Jaishankar 'Sundari' played such an evocative role of 'Sundari' in the play 'Saubhagya Sundari' on 19th October 1901 at the age of only 12 years. Jaishankar 'Sundari' taught the women of Mumbai's upper class the art of dress and walking, and despite being a man, feminine values ​​could easily show that the audience also admired the acting of this 'Sundari'. Giving gifts in turn.

Kanaiyalal Munshi, Narasimha Rao Dwivedi, Indulal Yagnik and other dignitaries were also pleased to see the performance of Jaishankar 'Sundari'. When Shri Mumbai Gujarati Natak Mandali performed Gajendra Shankar Lal-Shankar Pandya's play 'Prabhat of Kashmir' in Mumbai for rail relief, a contribution of approximately thirty five thousand rupees was collected. The play was performed on the 19th and at that time on the occasion of Thanksgiving, Jaishankar 'Sundari' donated a half tola gold ring worn on his finger on the stage. Decided.

Then let's talk about Chandmiya Ismail. From 190 to 1910, Chandmiya Ismail was known as a skilled female character. In 190, she played the role of Ranak Devi in ​​Shri Morbi Aryasubodh Natakmandali. This role became the identity of Chandmiya. After that, female characters like Kesarba, Vijaya, Hansavati, Shilvati, Rama, Ansuya, Saraswati were played, but Chandmiya became known as 'Ranak Devi' everywhere.

A character who plays the role of a saint or a great man in a prosperous way is then called a saint or a great man. Loveji Mayashankar Travadi, originally from Wankaner, had a soothing throat and everyone was happy with his melodic singing. Became nominated as 'Surdas'. In 191, the Collector of Surat awarded him a gold medal for his role as 'Surdas'. While Maharaja Madhavsinhji of Jaipur, a great devotee of Ganga, after watching plays like 'Gangaavataran', 'Shravankumar' and 'Bilvamangal', gave a lifetime pension of two hundred rupees to Lovejibhai 'Surdas'. Plays like 'Sant Kabir' were banned by the British government in Delhi and Punjab as they had a message of Hindu-Muslim unity. While watching the play 'Shravankumar' of 'Surdas', Lokmanya Tilak agreed to write his name in the patron of the drama company and Madan Mohan Malviyaji gave the title of 'Natyabhushan' to Lovejibhai in Benaras as well as honor in Sanskrit. The gold and silver medals won by 'Surdas' for presenting plays weighed five shares. The organization continued by selling these medals during the difficult times of the organization.

So Maganlal Bhaishankar Dave, born in 19, became known as 'Veer Hamir'. Due to her excellent performance in the historical role in the play 'Veer Hamir', some of the princes used to call her 'Veer Hamir', while Amrut Nayak, who played the role of a woman in various theaters from 19th to 19th, was known as 'Jokham'. So Ambalal Virchand Nayak of Lakhawad village in Mehsana district was known as 'Subhash'. He participated in the Salt Satyagraha, and also in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati theater in Gujarat and abroad. At that time, the comedian duo of 'Kathiyawadi Kabutar' and 'Kapatar' were well known. In the plays of Desi Natak Samaj, people were flocking to enjoy the comedy of this couple. The original name of 'Kathiyawadi Kabutar' was Anandji Bhagwan Pandya and the name of 'Kapatar' was Keshavlal Nayak.

Anandji Pandya, who played female characters like Shobha, Ranip, Nanda, Patli, Veni, Mani, was nicknamed 'Kathiyawadi Kabutar' by poet Moolshankar Mulani and his fellow actor Keshavlal Nayak was named 'Kapatar'. While Keshavlal Nayak 'Kapatar' himself was playing a male role. Famous songs of the time like 'Zat Jao, Chandanhar Lao', 'Ke Mane Kahe Cheh Aakho Gaam Santu Rangeeli' were very popular and a record of his popular songs was released and he was also awarded a medal from 'His Master's Voice'. .

Some of the actors were also known as 'Saraswati Chandra' and 'Sandal'. 'Shri Aryanitidarshan' Natak Samaj performed the play 'Saraswati Chandra' in 1917 and Keshavlal Ambalal Nayak remained known as 'Saraswati Chandra' all his life due to his excellent performance as Saraswati Chandra. In his career from 1906 to 19 he was Madhav,

Devraj played many characters like Govindrai, but he was popularly known as 'Saraswati Chandra'. While Chandulal Hiralal Nayak, a native of the original Kadi, became known for his role as 'Sandal'. Her father made head wigs for plays. While Chandulal Naik got seven onmores in the song 'No one's parents will die in this childhood' in Sandal's character in 'Virpujan' and similarly the four edicts of Alexander's character became very popular and his record was taken down. He had memorable performances of 'Mena' in 'Sati Padmini', 'Kamala', 'Ajit Singh', 'Savita' and 'Bolto Kagal'. She also played characters like Devdasi, Sanyasi, Circus Sundari and Dhoban. Yet Chandulal Hiralal Nayak is known everywhere as 'Sandal'! Thus the popularity he gained as a character behind the nicknames of the actors who made an impression with their performances in the old theater became unforgettable in the history of Gujarati theater.

Manzrukho

Known as the "Father of the Nation of Singapore", Lee Kuan Yew successfully served as Singapore's Prime Minister for three decades, making his country one of the most developing nations in the world. Lee Kuan Yew, a Singaporean politician, tearfully acknowledged the independence gained between the communal riots on July 31 and 31, when Malaysia removed Singapore from its federation as a result of communal riots between the Chinese and Malays in Singapore. Singapore was plagued by communal riots and was rife with corruption. It also had to import water from Malaysia.

In such a situation, the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew called on the intellectuals for the progress of his country. He invited doctors and engineers to enter politics and said, "Why are the most intelligent people in the country so obsessed with politics?"

In the beginning, the Prime Minister had to work hard for this, because these intelligent professionals did not have the patience to go among the people and listen to their problems. But gradually he tried to bring in highly educated talents into politics, both at home and abroad, and this resulted in a major change in both the governance and politics of Singapore. Experts made the necessary changes for the development of the country, regardless of politics.

This successful Prime Minister of Singapore has spoken of this magic in his autobiography 'Third World to First', by which he made Singapore the leading country in the world. Putting experts at the highest level of the country and thus making the ordinary country an unusually progressive country.

The revelation of the moment

Life is a 'swayamvar'. Swayamvara is formed of such various spheres in life, in which a person sees many spheres and possibilities in front of him and chooses one of these spheres. In the spiritual world what we call 'self-discovery', the same quest is necessary in the practical world. The person thinks of the immense potential within himself. Shapes life according to the area in which it is most likely to show potential.

He chooses his area of ​​interest in search of self. Thinks of his own unique and special powers in relation to other individuals. A realistic search for one's potential by assessing the whole personality. To make such a discovery is to be selfish. There is loyalty to quality. If he sees where the economic gain will be more than his own ability, then it will do great injustice to his 'self-form'. If he thinks only of convenience and prosperity, he will be alienated from the realm of his supreme power. Then he becomes a craftsman instead of a poet. Sony, which has a small shop that has the potential to become a big jeweler, is becoming a boxer. Thus the search for the self is the ordeal of life. Whoever crosses it, his life will be successful. The mistakes that are made in it, keep wandering here and there for the rest of your life!