Now this is what one calls a final act. Ranjit Barot and Roysten Abel’s Beatroute didn’t merely perform - they captivated, entranced, and utterly possessed the audience. Every soul sat spellbound, eyes unblinking, unwilling to miss even a fraction of the spectacle unfolding before them.
What a show. What a performance. What an impeccably unified ensemble. Simply extraordinary!
A heartfelt thank you to this phenomenal team for crafting such a masterpiece and bringing it to life.
We can only hope you didn’t just like it, you loved it.
#mpf2025 #mahindrapercussion
Bhoomija show day today!
Tonight, the beats take over as Ranjit Barot and Roysten Abel’s ‘Beat Route’ performs to a fullhouse at the Mahindra Percussion Festival, Bangalore presented by Hyperlink. Ranjit Barot’s composition, Roysten Abel’s master storytelling, 11 fabulous percussionists led by Ranjit himself, Kabir Singh Chowdhry’s stunning visuals - a mesmerizing rhythmic and visual journey from Rajasthan to Kerala awaits. Let the drums roll!
Ranjit Barot and Roysten Abel’s ‘Beat Route’
Presented by Bhoomija at the Mahindra Percussion Festival
Concept and direction: Roysten Abel
Composer: Ranjit Barot
Visuals: Kabir Singh Chowdhry
Assistant to Ranjit Barot: Divyank Taneja
Lights: Niranjan Gokhale
Sound Engineer: MT Aditya Srinivasan
Graphic Design: Pooja Jagadeesh
Kerala Beats: Kalamandalam Ratheesh Bhas (Mizhavu), Kalamandalam Ravikumar Babu (Mizhavu), Kalanilayam Satheesh Kumar (Chenda), Sadhanam Anoop (Chenda), and Anadhapuram Sajeev (Elathalam)
Rajasthan Beats: Devu Khan (Kartaal), Khete Khan (Morchang & Bapang), Kailash Damami (Nagada), Lakat Khan (Dhol), and Mahendar Khan (Cheep)
Production Manager: Anil Ramachandra
Crew: Sabareesh and Srinidhi (Aditya’s team) and Sumit (Ranjit’s team)
Communication: Samyuktha Manogaran
A huge shoutout to the Hyperlink, PCPA and Fest tech teams!
PS: Those of you in that happy fullhouse tempted to film a bit here and a bit there, don’t forget to tag @bbeatroute and @bhoomijatrust along with the cast, crew, @hyperlink.brandsolutions and @pcpabengaluru .
#Bhoomija #BeatRoute #RanjitBarot #RoystenAbel #MahindraPercussion
The rhythm calls and the magic awaits.
Are you in?
Ranjit Barot and Roysten Abel's Beat Route is a rhythm-driven spectacle with rich visuals by Kabir Singh Chowdhry, fusing India's percussive traditions with a bold, contemporary edge.
From Kerala's Mizhavu to Rajasthan's Morchang, this sonic and visual masterpiece is pure adrenaline!
Prestige Srihari Khoday Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru, on 2nd March 2025
#MPF2025 #MahindraPercussion #BeatRoute #RanjitBarot #RoystenAbel #PercussionPower #Bengaluru
Roysten Abel’s signature storytelling. Ranjit Barot’s exquisite compositions. 10 extraordinary percussionists from Kerala and Rajasthan. Kabir Singh Chowdhry’s stunning visuals. A seamless blend of traditional rhythms with modern soundscapes - a symphony that transcends boundaries of time and culture, lead by Ranjit Barot as the chief percussionist.
Electrifying and unforgettable, ‘Beat Route’ gets people on their feet, swept away by the energy and pulsating rhythms. More than a musical performance, it’s a captivating sensory journey—a celebration of rhythm, visuals, and storytelling that lingers long after the final beat.
Catch Roysten Abel and Ranjit Barot’s ‘Beat Route’ at KNMA In The Park on 23 Feb 2025, 6 PM onwards. Tickets on insider - link in bio!
PC: Mallikarjun Katakol
#Bhoomija #BeatRoute #KNMAInThePark #RanjitBarot #RoystenAbel #LiveMusic #IndianFolk #Percussion #NewDelhi
Roysten Abel’s signature storytelling. Ranjit Barot’s exquisite compositions. 10 extraordinary percussionists from Kerala and Rajasthan. Kabir Singh Chowdhry’s stunning visuals. A seamless blend of traditional rhythms with modern soundscapes - a symphony that transcends boundaries of time and culture, lead by Ranjit Barot as the chief percussionist.
Electrifying and unforgettable, ‘Beat Route’ gets people on their feet, swept away by the energy and pulsating rhythms. More than a musical performance, it’s a captivating sensory journey—a celebration of rhythm, visuals, and storytelling that lingers long after the final beat.
Catch Roysten Abel and Ranjit Barot’s ‘Beat Route’ at KNMA In The Park on 23 Feb 2025, 6 PM onwards. Tickets on insider - link in bio!
PC: Mallikarjun Katakol
#Bhoomija #BeatRoute #KNMAInThePark #RanjitBarot #RoystenAbel #LiveMusic #IndianFolk #Percussion #NewDelhi
Here’s a super exciting update - the magic of Beat Route travels to KNMA in the Park for our Delhi premiere!
Roysten Abel, the visionary creator of The Manganiyar Seduction and Weaving Voices, Ranjit Barot, India’s finest drummer and rhythm composer, and 10 extraordinary drummers from Kerala and Rajasthan create a magical symphony at Sunder Nursery, with mesmerizing visuals by filmmaker Kabir Singh Chowdhry.
Tickets on insider.in - link in bio.
📅📅 23 Feb 25
⏰ 6:00pm onwards
📍 Sunder Nursery
Illustrations: @ayewantnoodles@haagudas ✨
#Bhoomija #BeatRoute #KNMAInThePark #BookNow #RanjitBarot #RoystenAbel #Percussion #LiveMusic #IndianFolk
