Manoj Bhawuk represents India at 1st Bhojpuri Mahotsav in Mauritius
The event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Mauritius Shri Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
The first ever three-day International Bhojpuri Mahotsav was organised by the Ministry of Arts and Culture in Mauritius between 6th and 8thMay, 2024.
Bhojpuri icon Manoj Bhawuk represented India in the festival. The event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Shri Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, while President Prithviraj Singh Roopun, concluded the three-day event, which, besides India, had representatives from the Netherlands, South Africa, Suriname, Fiji, Nigeria, Singapore, the USA, and Nepal.
A discussion on the theme of “The Bhojpuri Cinema: Past, Present and Future” was held during the festival, during which representatives of several countries, including Manoj Bhawuk presented research papers. Besides, a documentary produced by Bhawuk on the history of Bhojpuri Cinema was also exhibited at the festival, which was widely appreciated by the delegates and the audience.
The festival, under the leadership of Sarita Budhoo, President of the Bhojpuri Speaking Union, was organised for the first time and it was decided that this festival would be held in other countries biannually.
