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Rada 2026: Pune's Pop Culture Fest Explodes!
2 Apr
Summary
- The two-day festival celebrated Marathi pop culture with diverse artists.
- It featured a mix of comedy, rap music, and traditional poetry.
- Organizers noted immense growth from an initial audience of 50.
Last weekend, Punekars experienced Rada 2026, a Marathi pop culture festival organized by BhaDiPa. This two-day event successfully brought together a multitude of popular creators, musicians, and celebrities. Attendees were treated to a diverse lineup, including the return of the "Casting Couch" comedy act, powerful Marathi rap performances, and engaging musical sets.
The festival highlighted various artistic expressions, featuring comedians Shubham Jadhav and Neel Salekar performing Marathi poems. This presented a delightful shift for an audience familiar with their online comedy skits. Neel Salekar noted his intention to introduce more people to Marathi poetry, realizing the need to promote these classic works.
Sarang Sathe, a co-founder of BhaDiPa, expressed his profound gratitude for the overwhelming attendance. He recalled their beginnings with an audience of just 50 people, emphasizing how the current turnout encourages their future endeavors.
