Mumbai : INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL hosted by Pune’s Rambo Circus around the country !Bijou, adjust his clown’s hat and perches the red nose atop his nose, drawing a big red ear to ear smile with a lipstick. He is getting ready for a hectic day ahead with his welcoming speech and act at the ‘International Circus Festival’ which is being hosted by Rambo Circus, the place he calls home for almost two decades. Bijou hails from Kerala and today after a long journey ridden with so many trials and tribulations, he still feels the joy and exhilaration of the opening !
The sentiments remain the same with Devron Majidov from Russia “I have always loved the Circus and my experience here in India has been a happy one. I came to India to understand the culture, enjoy and experience its exotic heritage. Rambo offered me a memorable and great learning platform with some amazing friends which I will cherish forever “ Davron joined Rambo troupe for the special tour and incredibily can converse in good Hindi !
Victoria, the belle of the group is equally enchanted “My family and friends back in Mauritius are excited to hear of my travel experience. In spite of the hardships, extreme climate and rigorous training we have to discipline ourselves with, I feel so much at ease here because of the welcoming members of Rambo.”
Sujit Dilip, owner of Rambo Circus today runs his family business started by his father P T Dilip in 1991. Sujit has put India on the world map by associating with Federation Mondiale du Cirque and it’s founder President HSH, Princess Stephanie of Monaco. He is actively involved in the promotion of the culture of Circus and its artists globally.
His endeavour bears further results with his association with the Kapoor family who encouraged him to experiment with showcasing the Circus in the indoor premise at Prithvi Theatre. Since then every year on World Circus Day, Rambo has participated with great pomp, introducing a crisp and compact show for the patrons of Prithivi Theatre.
” … It’s definitely not easy to run the circus with overheads mounting, various licences and permission required, lack of facilities and concession to this industry, all this coupled with the declining audiences. But I just can’t pack up. Today I am responsible for the welfare of all my artists and families who with me !” says Sujit Dilip, owner of Rambo Circus. “The show must go on ! Our circus has been actively promoting talent exchange, we have members from other international circuses who come to us to learn and we have members from our Circus who perform internationally – a great platform for all artist to unite in harmony and that’s our endeavour !
At the ongoing International Circus Festival, there are spell binding feats performed by Indian and International artists from around 6 countries- including India, Africa, South America, Russia, Nepal & Mauritius- which are the highlights of the festival. Acts of Human skills and wonder include the most spectacular & dangerous act The Wheel of Death and others like Rolla-Bolla, Body Contortion, Arials, Flying Trapezee, Skywalk, Sword Act and more.
You will find acts of varied entertainment, some will tickle you, some will leave you gasping for breath, some nail-bitingly dangerous stunt and the others just evoke a sweet sensation. All-in-all a feel-good-feeling that Circus of such grandeur evokes !
The fully air conditioned and fire-proof tent, smoke machine, hi-tech light and sound effects with 150 artists & animal acts adds to enriching the live display.
The first run is at the Bandra Reclamation Ground with show timings being 4 pm & 7pm on weekdays and an additional show at 1pm on weekends.
source : Sachin Murdeshwar