Ashok Kisanrao Hande is an Indian stage director, writer, actor, singer, producer of musical shows and TV personality based in Mumbai.
Many cultural activities took place there including dombari khel (street acrobats), bhaloo naach (bear dance), powadas (short performances about patriotic leaders and historical figures), lezim (a drill routine with cymbals), kirtans (songs from religion and mythology) and political speeches.
In college, as part of the NSS (National Social Service) group, Hande walked over 100 km through the tribal areas of Vangani where he learned their music.
Hande learned music from kirtankars Sonopant Dandekar, Nijampurkar Baba to Shahir Sable, Amar Sheikh and Balakram Worlikar Kalapathak.
Overall, Chaurang crossed a landmark of 6000 shows and travelled to more than 15 states of India as well as countries including the UK, the US, Canada, Belgium, Netherlands and the UAE.
Hande formed a show based on Yashwantrao Chavan's life and achievements named Mee Yashwant.
[7] Mangal gaani Dangal gaani, Aawaz ki Duniya, Aazadi 50, Gaane Suhane, Manikmoti, Aapli awad, Manchahe geet, Swagat 2000, Amrutlata, I Love India, Ganga Jamuna, Anandyatri, Marathi Bana, Adaranjali, Madhurbala, Suvarna Maharashtra, Me Yashwant, Ateet ki naav par, Atre, atre, sarvatre.