Musings of a maestro

The saying "There is no perfection, only beautiful version of brokenness" fits seamlessly in the life of the virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar.

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The saying "There is no perfection, only beautiful version of brokenness" fits seamlessly in the life of the virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar. The maestro had shards of unforgettable moments lived to the fullest — tasted every bit with passion, joy, dedication, with a tinge of tragedies and regrets.

The Museum Theatre, on Friday evening, exuded the hues of this legend's life through a bioplay, which seemed like a quiet conversation between the legend himself and the audience. The director Gowri Ramnarayan believes that "drama thrives on conflict and paradox." She says that Pandit Ravi Shankar's life had them all. Personally, Gowri was deeply fascinated by the musician and had known him since her childhood. She says, "The press had focused on the tumults, triumphs, and tragedies in his life. His autobiography laid them bare. How could he not fascinate me?"