Rota Utsav

 

On 27th November, 2011, Rotaract Club of Behala organised and hosted their annual Bijoy-Diwali get together - Rota-Utsav along with Rotaract clubs of Cossipore, Joka, Lansdowne and North East, with Special Guest RC TagoreLand and Interact Club of DAV Public School. The event was a grand success and was attended by Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors. The stage was set with graceful posters done by our talented Rotaracter Ananya of Rotaract Club of Behala. The proceedings began with a couple of delightful anecdotes from Rtn. (Dr) Siddharth Chakraborty, President, Rotary Club of Behala, followed by a few words from DRR Aloke Agarwal and Rtn. Debasish Sarkar.

Then began the performances -Rotaractor Mousumi of Rotaract Club of Behala recited poetry flawlessly, after which Driftwood took the stage. They belted out some memorable numbers and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed every minute of their act.Special Guest Rtr. Tathagata from RC TagoreLand then recited Tagore's Work and Interactor Rishabh sang some traditional songs. Rotaractors from RC North East arranged for a beautiful dance performance after this. The event ended with two hilarious plays.

The first play was a joint effort by Rotaract Clubs of Joka and Landsdowne about a wanna be actress Antorina Jolie who would go to any lengths to achieve stardom. The histrionics of the lead pair, and Rotaracter Souravs effortless portrayal of a selfish Christian ghost had the audience in splits. This was followed by more laughter as Rotaract Clubs of Behala and Cossipore presented a spoof on a certain portion of the Ramayan wherein Surpanakha was abducted by Ravan by mistake. A seductive Surpanakha, a masculine and hirsute Sita, a timid Ravan with his intimidating and rap-music-loving bodyguards and a modern-day Lakshman who prefers to go by "Lucky" made sure the play was a super hit and had the audience rolling in the aisles. So much so that they have been asked for an encore performance at a Rotary Behala meeting very soon! This was followed by a graceful dance recital by Rotaracter Mousumi, and the day ended on a harmonious and melodious note.