The Queen of Garba and Dandiya, Falguni Pathak who has given us many grooving Navratri songs is here with yet another track ‘Vasaladi’. The song released by Hitz Music, Producer Vinod Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Ltd received much love from the audience within minutes of its release. Falguni has teamed up with Shail Handa for this song where she is seen singing and dancing to the beats alongside other professional Garba dancers.
Recently, Falguni and her team had hosted a press conference to announce her return to perform at the Late Shri Pramod Mahajan Sports Complex, Borivali for the fifth consecutive year. The neighbourhood in western part of Mumbai is famed for hosting the most vivacious Navratri festivities and Falguni has been a big part of the dance celebration in the city at this venue. People from neighbouring cities and state make a bee line to witness the Navratri revelery here.
“Navratri is one such festival which Indians and lovers of Indian festival around the world celebrate with much fervour. And Falguni Pathak is that name which resonates with the celebration of the festivals, her love and passion is very infectious to anyone who has seen her perform. The track Vasaldi is very peppy and foot-tapping which is what dance lovers at Navratri need and Falguni sure doesn’t disappoint!“, says Jeehan Bajaj a Garba lover.
“We are a typical Indian household where generations lives together as a joint family, we are looking forward to bringing in this Navratri with the pomp and celebrations it deserves. From preparations of the special Navratri food, dancing classes to shopping for new costumes and jewelery, I have all our boxes checked “ adds Alpa Bhanushali, a resident of Ghatkopar, another popular neighbourhood in Mumbai.
Like Alpa, people are seen over zealous in their preparation from costume designing to jewellery and accessory shopping. The young and young-at-heart have also taken to getting their dancing skills honed. There is also the Navratri Food and Fasting which is special only this festival. Menus are being designed at the best of hotel properties and at homes. This year the color code for the 9-Days are :
People are leaving no stone unturned to welcome the festival which begins on 26th September, 2022. This year, the festival showcases a new beginning, which is the gift of life.
Wishing everyone nine nights of devotion and happiness. May Maa shower her blessings on all of us. Happy Navratri!