MUMBAI: “The Folk Aakhyaan,” India’s largest-ever Marathi folk art celebration, to be showcased in a magnificent format aims to celebrate and revive the glory of Maharashtra’s folk traditions, its rich cultural heritage, and timeless artistic excellence, reaching the hearts of the new generation.It is being presented at Jio World Garden, BKC Bandra, on Sunday (November 2) at 6 pm.This festival, organized for fund-raising in aid of the Child Development Foundation Charitable Trust, reflects Morya Entertainment’s deep social commitment—preserving Marathi culture while contributing to a greater cause.Through “The Folk Aakhyaan,” Morya Entertainment aims to elevate the pride of Marathi culture and bring its authenticity to wider audiences. The program will showcase the diverse facets of Maharashtra’s folk art, from Gan-Gaulaan to Powada and Gondhal, offering a captivating fusion of tradition and creativity.Speaking about the event, Vishal Gargote said: “Folk art is the soul of our culture. From Gan-Gaulaan to Powada-Gondhal, this is our attempt to present these traditional forms to the world in a new light. People usually associate Jio World Garden with expensive shows, but we’ve kept this event affordable and accessible for the common Marathi audience, because our goal is to deliver a world-class experience to everyone.”The event has received blessings and good wishes from Maharashtra’s cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar. Shelar said:“The Folk Aakhyaan” will give new direction to Maharashtra’s cultural legacy and further enhance the pride of Marathi folk art.”Founded by young entrepreneur Vishal Gargote, Morya Entertainment is known for its grand, imaginative productions and commitment to artistic excellence. His notable past events include Asha Bhosle Live (India’s largest concert), Sonu Nigam Live, Shreya Ghoshal Live, Kailash Kher Live, Hariharan Live, Swar Milaap, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Sharadotsav Dandiya, Falguni Pathak, and K. S. Chitra’s concert after two decades — all of which have elevated Marathi audiences to global recognition.Organiser Vishal Gargote has appealed to all Marathi art lovers to attend and be part of this unprecedented celebration of Marathi culture and folk heritage.
