Lavani has been an entertaining art form of Maharashtra for the past several centuries. However, little is known about the world in which the women from the Sangeet Bari system still live today. It is a matriarchal, intoxicating world filled with its own highs and lows. At our Online Talk #AikaReAika, writer Bhushan Korgaonkar will take you on a virtual tour of the world of Lavani, and highlight the role of Mumbai in shaping and strengthening this art form.

About the speaker

Bhushan Korgaonkar has been engaging with the traditional Lavani artists in Maharashtra since 2002, which led him to write his award-winning Marathi book ‘Sangeet Bari.’ This work has since been evolved into critically acclaimed theatre productions such as ‘Love & Lavani’ and ‘Lavani Ke Rang.’ He writes new Lavani songs and also conducts Lavani lyrics writing workshops, offering deeper insights into this art form. He facilitates Lavani dance workshops and works as a translator.