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Festival of Performing Arts featuring the recipients of the

Akademi Fellowship and

Akademi Awards 2015

5 – 10 October 2016

New Delhi

MEGHDOOT THEATRE – III, COPERNICUS MARG

SHRI RAM CENTRE, SAFDAR HASHMI MARG

VIVEKANAND SABHAGAR, KATHAK KENDRA, 2 SAN MARTIN MARG, CHANAKYAPURI

ABHIMANCH THEATRE, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA,BAHAWALPUR HOUSE, BHAGWAN DASS ROAD

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Akademi Awards 2015

5 – 10 October 2016

New Delhi

Programme subject to change.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME5 – 10 October 2016, New Delhi

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER

THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER

MONDAY 10 OCTOBER

Meghdoot Theatre–III , 4.00 p.m. Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.BHUPINDER SINGH: T.N. SANKARANATHAN: Puppetry

Interactive Session on Sugam Sangeet Meghdoot Theatre–III, 5.00 p.m.KRISHNA BISHT: Illustrated talk on Dilli GharanaVivekanand Sabhagar, 4.00 p.m.

V. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI: Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.Lecture Demonstration on Composing Music SADASHIVA PRADHAN: Chhau

for DanceW. LOKENDRAJIT SINGH:

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 5.00 p.m. Contemporary/Experimental DanceKHUMAN LAL SAO:

SAROJINI NANGIARAMMA: Shrikrishnacharitam Folk Music, Chhattisgarh(Nangiarkoothu)

Vivekanand Sabhagar, 5.00 p.m.Abhimanch Theatre, 6.30 p.m.CHHAYA & MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR: Chanakya – play in Hindi, featuring MANOJ N. JOSHI Lavani, Maharashtra

KARTICK KUMAR: Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sitar)

Abhimanch Theatre, 4.30 p.m.MASHKOOR ALI KHAN: SHAFAAT KHAN: Interactive Session on PlaywritingHindustani Vocal Music Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.

KHEM RAJ: Folk Dance, Jammu & Kashmir BRIJ NARAYAN: Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sarod) S.R.D. PRASAD: Lecture Demonstration

on Martial Arts, KeralaMeghdoot Theatre–III, 6.30 p.m.RANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN: Bharatanatyam GANGMEI ALUNA KABUINI: Traditional Dance

& Music, Manipur MANDAKINI TRIVEDI: Mohiniattam

MOHAMMED SAYEED SABRI JAIPURI: QawwaliC.V. CHANDRASEKHAR: Bharatanatyam

Abhimanch Theatre, 6.30 p.m.Akeli – play in Hindi, featuring HIMANI SHIVPURI

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.PRAFULLA KAR: Sugam Sangeet

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.Vivekanand Sabhagar, 5.00 p.m.K.K. RAMACHANDRA PULAVAR: PuppetryMAMBALAM M.K.S. SIVA: Carnatic Abhimanch Theatre, 4.30 p.m.Instrumental Music (Nagaswaram) Kanak di Balli – play in Punjabi, directed by

R.N. THYAGARAJAN & RANI BALBIR KAURR.N. THARANATHAN: Carnatic Vocal Music

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.LALGUDI GJR KRISHNAN: PARMJIT SINGH SIDHU: Folk Music, Punjab

Carnatic Instrumental Music (Violin) HRIDAYNATH MANGESHKAR: Sugam Sangeet

SUGUNA VARADACHARI: Carnatic Vocal MusicAbhimanch Theatre, 7.00 p.m.

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m. Ishq Malangi – play in Hindi, directed by G. PADMAJA REDDY: Kuchipudi Dance MUSHTAQ KAK

K. KUNHIRAMAN NAIR: Kathakali

SHARODI SAIKIA: Sattriya Dance Shri Ram Centre, 4.30 p.m.

ALOK PRAVA KANUNGO: Odissi Dance Kya Khoja Kya Paya, Meri Rang Yatra – Interactive Session with CHAMAN AHUJAShri Ram Centre, 6.30 p.m.

Utsarg – play in Hindi, directed by Shri Ram Centre, 6.30 p.m.RAMCHANDRA SINGH Nyaayapriya – play in Hindi, directed by PARVEZ

AKHTAR

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Akademi Awards 2015

5 – 10 October 2016

New Delhi

Programme subject to change.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME5 – 10 October 2016, New Delhi

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER

THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER

MONDAY 10 OCTOBER

Meghdoot Theatre–III , 4.00 p.m. Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.BHUPINDER SINGH: T.N. SANKARANATHAN: Puppetry

Interactive Session on Sugam Sangeet Meghdoot Theatre–III, 5.00 p.m.KRISHNA BISHT: Illustrated talk on Dilli GharanaVivekanand Sabhagar, 4.00 p.m.

V. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI: Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.Lecture Demonstration on Composing Music SADASHIVA PRADHAN: Chhau

for DanceW. LOKENDRAJIT SINGH:

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 5.00 p.m. Contemporary/Experimental DanceKHUMAN LAL SAO:

SAROJINI NANGIARAMMA: Shrikrishnacharitam Folk Music, Chhattisgarh(Nangiarkoothu)

Vivekanand Sabhagar, 5.00 p.m.Abhimanch Theatre, 6.30 p.m.CHHAYA & MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR: Chanakya – play in Hindi, featuring MANOJ N. JOSHI Lavani, Maharashtra

KARTICK KUMAR: Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sitar)

Abhimanch Theatre, 4.30 p.m.MASHKOOR ALI KHAN: SHAFAAT KHAN: Interactive Session on PlaywritingHindustani Vocal Music Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.

KHEM RAJ: Folk Dance, Jammu & Kashmir BRIJ NARAYAN: Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sarod) S.R.D. PRASAD: Lecture Demonstration

on Martial Arts, KeralaMeghdoot Theatre–III, 6.30 p.m.RANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN: Bharatanatyam GANGMEI ALUNA KABUINI: Traditional Dance

& Music, Manipur MANDAKINI TRIVEDI: Mohiniattam

MOHAMMED SAYEED SABRI JAIPURI: QawwaliC.V. CHANDRASEKHAR: Bharatanatyam

Abhimanch Theatre, 6.30 p.m.Akeli – play in Hindi, featuring HIMANI SHIVPURI

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.PRAFULLA KAR: Sugam Sangeet

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 4.00 p.m.Vivekanand Sabhagar, 5.00 p.m.K.K. RAMACHANDRA PULAVAR: PuppetryMAMBALAM M.K.S. SIVA: Carnatic Abhimanch Theatre, 4.30 p.m.Instrumental Music (Nagaswaram) Kanak di Balli – play in Punjabi, directed by

R.N. THYAGARAJAN & RANI BALBIR KAURR.N. THARANATHAN: Carnatic Vocal Music

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m.LALGUDI GJR KRISHNAN: PARMJIT SINGH SIDHU: Folk Music, Punjab

Carnatic Instrumental Music (Violin) HRIDAYNATH MANGESHKAR: Sugam Sangeet

SUGUNA VARADACHARI: Carnatic Vocal MusicAbhimanch Theatre, 7.00 p.m.

Meghdoot Theatre–III, 6.00 p.m. Ishq Malangi – play in Hindi, directed by G. PADMAJA REDDY: Kuchipudi Dance MUSHTAQ KAK

K. KUNHIRAMAN NAIR: Kathakali

SHARODI SAIKIA: Sattriya Dance Shri Ram Centre, 4.30 p.m.

ALOK PRAVA KANUNGO: Odissi Dance Kya Khoja Kya Paya, Meri Rang Yatra – Interactive Session with CHAMAN AHUJAShri Ram Centre, 6.30 p.m.

Utsarg – play in Hindi, directed by Shri Ram Centre, 6.30 p.m.RAMCHANDRA SINGH Nyaayapriya – play in Hindi, directed by PARVEZ

AKHTAR

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Interactive Session on Sugam SangeetBHUPINDER SINGHMitali Singh – Support

Interview by Sameena Ali Siddiqui

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER, 4.00 p.m.MEGHDOOT THEATRE – III, COPERNICUS MARG

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER, 4.00 p.m.VIVEKANAND SABHAGAR, KATHAK KENDRA, 2 SAN MARTIN MARG, CHANAKYAPURI

many recordings to his credit such as Love from Bhupinder, Shabnam, Who Jo Shayar Tha, Yaad-e-Sanam, Yaadein, Aap ka Naam, Shamma Jalaya Rakhna, Aapas ki Baat and Chand Parosa Hai. Proficient both as a singer and a composer, Shri Bhupinder Singh is also an ace guitarist, who has introduced many instruments in the film industry.

For his contribution to Sugam Sangeet, he has been honoured with many awards. He has twice received the Best Singer Award from the Government of Gujarat.

Shri Bhupinder Singh has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Other Major Traditions of Music (Sugam Sangeet).

Lecture Demonstration on Composing Music for DanceV. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI

For his long years of service in the field of dance music, Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has been honoured with many titles and awards. He is a recipient of the Asthana Vidwan title by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchi (2007); the Gowri Manohari by Guru Surajananda Trust, Chennai (2013); the Acharya Choodamani by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai (2014); and the Natyarangam Award by Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai (2014).

Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to dance music.

V. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI

Born on 24 June 1958 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi received his initial training in music from his mother Shrimati Lalitha Bharathi. Advancing in his learning, he further trained under Shri Valliyur Gurumurthi, Dr M. Balamuralikrishna, and Professor T.V. Gopalakrishnan.

Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has carved out a niche for himself as a composer and singer. As a music composer for Dance, he has composed many Pushpanjalis, Varnams, Padams and Thillanas, and has worked with many leading dance exponents in India and abroad such as Alarmel Valli, Dr Saraswathi, Jayanthi Subramaniam, Hema Rajagopalan, Malathi Iyengar, Nina Rajarani, and Menaka Thakkar, besides participating in many seminars. Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has trained many prominent students and has many recordings to his credit.

BHUPINDER SINGH

Born on 6 February 1940 in Amritsar, Punjab, Shri Bhupinder Singh was initiated into music by Nathaa Singh. He was later groomed in the art by K.L. Taheem and T.V. Gopal Krishna.

An eminent figure in the field of Sugam Sangeet, Shri Bhupinder Singh joined All India Radio, Delhi as a musician and a singer early in his career. In 1962, music director Madam Mohan gave him a chance to sing a song with Mohammad Rafi for the film Haqeeqat. Thereafter, he was welcomed by all the composing legends. Since 1965 onwards, he has made ghazal his main forte and started releasing private albums. He has composed many albums of ghazals and bhajans for many prominent recording companies, and has

Interactive Session on Sugam SangeetBHUPINDER SINGHMitali Singh – Support

Interview by Sameena Ali Siddiqui

many recordings to his credit such as Love from Bhupinder, Shabnam, Who Jo Shayar Tha, Yaad-e-Sanam, Yaadein, Aap ka Naam, Shamma Jalaya Rakhna, Aapas ki Baat and Chand Parosa Hai. Proficient both as a singer and a composer, Shri Bhupinder Singh is also an ace guitarist, who has introduced many instruments in the film industry.

For his contribution to Sugam Sangeet, he has been honoured with many awards. He has twice received the Best Singer Award from the Government of Gujarat.

Shri Bhupinder Singh has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Other Major Traditions of Music (Sugam Sangeet).

Lecture Demonstration on Composing Music for DanceV. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI

For his long years of service in the field of dance music, Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has been honoured with many titles and awards. He is a recipient of the Asthana Vidwan title by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchi (2007); the Gowri Manohari by Guru Surajananda Trust, Chennai (2013); the Acharya Choodamani by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai (2014); and the Natyarangam Award by Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai (2014).

Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to dance music.

V. RAJKUMAR BHARATHI

Born on 24 June 1958 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi received his initial training in music from his mother Shrimati Lalitha Bharathi. Advancing in his learning, he further trained under Shri Valliyur Gurumurthi, Dr M. Balamuralikrishna, and Professor T.V. Gopalakrishnan.

Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has carved out a niche for himself as a composer and singer. As a music composer for Dance, he has composed many Pushpanjalis, Varnams, Padams and Thillanas, and has worked with many leading dance exponents in India and abroad such as Alarmel Valli, Dr Saraswathi, Jayanthi Subramaniam, Hema Rajagopalan, Malathi Iyengar, Nina Rajarani, and Menaka Thakkar, besides participating in many seminars. Shri V. Rajkumar Bharathi has trained many prominent students and has many recordings to his credit.

BHUPINDER SINGH

Born on 6 February 1940 in Amritsar, Punjab, Shri Bhupinder Singh was initiated into music by Nathaa Singh. He was later groomed in the art by K.L. Taheem and T.V. Gopal Krishna.

An eminent figure in the field of Sugam Sangeet, Shri Bhupinder Singh joined All India Radio, Delhi as a musician and a singer early in his career. In 1962, music director Madam Mohan gave him a chance to sing a song with Mohammad Rafi for the film Haqeeqat. Thereafter, he was welcomed by all the composing legends. Since 1965 onwards, he has made ghazal his main forte and started releasing private albums. He has composed many albums of ghazals and bhajans for many prominent recording companies, and has

Folk Music (Chhattisgarh)KHUMAN LAL SAO

Accompanied bySurendra Sao – Key Pad / OrganMordhwaj Sen – BenjoOm Prakash Sao – FluteRam Kumar – MohariRaju Sao – DholakKamal – TablaGopi Patel – ManderBhoj Ram Nishad – ManjeeraSubhash Ramteke, Dhareshwar Sao, Bali, Jyoti, Yamini Sao – VocalRaju Sharma, Yuvraj Sao, Shiv Sao, Chukul Chandel, Rajesh Baghmare, Hemlal, Komeshwar Bhaleshar, Agrahit Yadav, Anurag Thavre, Girdhar Yadav, Thigeshwari Kumbhkar, Mamta Nishad, Pushpa, Mini Vishwakarma, Kamli, Kajal Sao, Saroj Sao, Bharti Sao – DancersSanjeev Tiwari – Coordinator

his Music Orchestra troupe, Khuman & Party in 1949 and started composing and presenting the folk songs of Chhattisgarh which include songs from Nacha, Gammat, Dadariya, Karma, Baans Geet, etc.

Shri Khuman Lal Sao joined the acclaimed cultural troupe, Chandeni Gonda, as a music director in 1970. The major composition of this troupe is known by the name of the troupe itself, Chandeni Gonda, as it comprises an amalgamation of various folk and traditional forms of Chhattisgarh including local festival songs and rituals all musically composed by him. The troupe, to its credit, has presented more than 5000

shows in the last 45 years in Chhattisgarh and other States of the country. Shri Sao has given music to the poems of Chhattisgarhi poets, and many music CDs and records have been issued by him using innumerable Hindi songs.

For his continued efforts to promote and disseminate the folk music of Chhattisgarh amidst the younger generation, he has been felicitated by various institutions.

Shri Khuman Lal Sao has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to the folk music of Chhattisgarh.

Lavani dance from her elder sister.

Acknowledged as leading dancers of Lavani, the duo have performed extensively throughout the country in numerous events and festivals like Apna Utsav organized by the Government of India in Delhi in 1986; the Commonwealth Games Ceremony held in Delhi in 2010; the International Lavani Mahotsav held in China in 2014, and have conducted many state-level Lavani dance workshops in Maharashtra.

For their notable contribution to Lavani, the sisters have been felicitated with many awards by various institutions

CHHAYA and MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR

Born on 15 August 1961 and 15 August 1969 respectively, in village Parbhani of Maharashtra, Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar and Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar have received training in Lavani dance from their mother Shrimati Rukmini Khutegaonkar. The elder sister of the duo, Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar has further learnt the intricacies of the Lavani dance and songs from renowned gurus like Shri Pandurang Ghotkar and Shri Shankar Javalkar. Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar, the younger sister of the duo has also learnt the nuances of

Lavani (Maharashtra)CHHAYA and MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR

Accompanied byKirti Bane - SingerPandurang Ghotkar, Krushna Musale – DholkiSudhir Jawalkar – HarmoniumVishnu Lakhe – Coordinator

of Maharashtra including the Maharashtra Kala Niketan award conferred by the State Government of Maharashtra; and the Shahir Chhagan Bhau award. Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar has also received the Maharashtra State Government award in the year 2014.

Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar and Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar have jointly received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for their contribution to the Lavani dance of Maharashtra.

KHUMAN LAL SAO

Born on 5 September 1930 in village Khursi Tikul, district Rajnandgaon of Chhattisgarh, Shri Khuman Lal Sao imbibed the folk music of Chhattisgarh from the famous Nacha artist, Shri Dau Dular Singh. Since his childhood, he has performed with various local Nacha troupes as a Harmonium artist. He formed

Chhaya Khutegaonkar Maya Khutegaonkar

Folk Music (Chhattisgarh)KHUMAN LAL SAO

Accompanied bySurendra Sao – Key Pad / OrganMordhwaj Sen – BenjoOm Prakash Sao – FluteRam Kumar – MohariRaju Sao – DholakKamal – TablaGopi Patel – ManderBhoj Ram Nishad – ManjeeraSubhash Ramteke, Dhareshwar Sao, Bali, Jyoti, Yamini Sao – VocalRaju Sharma, Yuvraj Sao, Shiv Sao, Chukul Chandel, Rajesh Baghmare, Hemlal, Komeshwar Bhaleshar, Agrahit Yadav, Anurag Thavre, Girdhar Yadav, Thigeshwari Kumbhkar, Mamta Nishad, Pushpa, Mini Vishwakarma, Kamli, Kajal Sao, Saroj Sao, Bharti Sao – DancersSanjeev Tiwari – Coordinator

his Music Orchestra troupe, Khuman & Party in 1949 and started composing and presenting the folk songs of Chhattisgarh which include songs from Nacha, Gammat, Dadariya, Karma, Baans Geet, etc.

Shri Khuman Lal Sao joined the acclaimed cultural troupe, Chandeni Gonda, as a music director in 1970. The major composition of this troupe is known by the name of the troupe itself, Chandeni Gonda, as it comprises an amalgamation of various folk and traditional forms of Chhattisgarh including local festival songs and rituals all musically composed by him. The troupe, to its credit, has presented more than 5000

shows in the last 45 years in Chhattisgarh and other States of the country. Shri Sao has given music to the poems of Chhattisgarhi poets, and many music CDs and records have been issued by him using innumerable Hindi songs.

For his continued efforts to promote and disseminate the folk music of Chhattisgarh amidst the younger generation, he has been felicitated by various institutions.

Shri Khuman Lal Sao has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to the folk music of Chhattisgarh.

Lavani dance from her elder sister.

Acknowledged as leading dancers of Lavani, the duo have performed extensively throughout the country in numerous events and festivals like Apna Utsav organized by the Government of India in Delhi in 1986; the Commonwealth Games Ceremony held in Delhi in 2010; the International Lavani Mahotsav held in China in 2014, and have conducted many state-level Lavani dance workshops in Maharashtra.

For their notable contribution to Lavani, the sisters have been felicitated with many awards by various institutions

CHHAYA and MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR

Born on 15 August 1961 and 15 August 1969 respectively, in village Parbhani of Maharashtra, Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar and Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar have received training in Lavani dance from their mother Shrimati Rukmini Khutegaonkar. The elder sister of the duo, Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar has further learnt the intricacies of the Lavani dance and songs from renowned gurus like Shri Pandurang Ghotkar and Shri Shankar Javalkar. Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar, the younger sister of the duo has also learnt the nuances of

Lavani (Maharashtra)CHHAYA and MAYA KHUTEGAONKAR

Accompanied byKirti Bane - SingerPandurang Ghotkar, Krushna Musale – DholkiSudhir Jawalkar – HarmoniumVishnu Lakhe – Coordinator

of Maharashtra including the Maharashtra Kala Niketan award conferred by the State Government of Maharashtra; and the Shahir Chhagan Bhau award. Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar has also received the Maharashtra State Government award in the year 2014.

Shrimati Chhaya Khutegaonkar and Shrimati Maya Khutegaonkar have jointly received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for their contribution to the Lavani dance of Maharashtra.

KHUMAN LAL SAO

Born on 5 September 1930 in village Khursi Tikul, district Rajnandgaon of Chhattisgarh, Shri Khuman Lal Sao imbibed the folk music of Chhattisgarh from the famous Nacha artist, Shri Dau Dular Singh. Since his childhood, he has performed with various local Nacha troupes as a Harmonium artist. He formed

Chhaya Khutegaonkar Maya Khutegaonkar

Achievement Award by the Giants International (2008); and the ITC Sangeet Research Academy Award (2009).

Shri Kartick Kumar has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.

KARTICK KUMAR

Born on 11 November 1936 at Dhaka in Bangladesh, Shri Kartick Kumar received his initial training in Hindustani music from his father Mangal Chandra Das, and was later groomed in the art by Manoranjan Mukherjee, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and others. He also trained in the Surbahar as a student of Shrimati Annapurna Devi, the eminent Guru of the Maihar gharana.

Over the years, Shri Kartick Kumar has won recognition as a distinguished musician; and as Professor of Music in Shanmukhananada Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, has trained many prominent students. He has also been associated as Panel Member of the Audition Board, All India Radio, New Delhi, and as Invitee Judge at Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata.

Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sitar)KARTICK KUMAR

Accompanied byMohammed Akram Khan – Tabla

He was also invited by the Government of the United States of America to perform during the Bicentennial Anniversary Celebration of the United States in 1978, and by the Government of Singapore as Visiting Faculty for a music workshop in 2005. He has many recordings to his credit such as Ragas and Moods; Beyond Surbahar; Ritusamhar; Om Ecstasy and Symphony.

Shri Kartick Kumar has been honoured by several organizations for his excellence in the field of music. He has received many awards and titles including the President's Gold Medal for Music from Dr Rajendra Prasad, President of India in 1958; the Tantri Vilas Award by Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai (1993); the Sur Ratna by Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai (2000); the Life Time

MASHKOOR ALI KHAN

Born on 27 February 1956 in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan is a direct descendant of Abdul Kareem Khan and the legendary Abdul Wahid Khan - pioneer of the Kirana gharana. He received his training in Hindustani music under the tutelage of his father, Shakoor Ali Khan.

A vocalist and teacher of eminence, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan has an erudite concept of ragas and keen understanding of the various ang of Kirana gayaki

emphasizing on the numerous permutations of Khandmeru. As a Guru of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, he has nurtured many scholars under his guidance. He has performed widely within the country and abroad, and has a large number of recordings to his credit such as Garland of Ragas.

For his outstanding work in the field of music, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan is the recipient of several honours, including the Surmani (1977); the Abhinava Kala Samman (1993); the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award (1994); the Swaranjali Award (1997); the Sangeet Ratna Award (2002); the Ustad Niaz Ahmed Khan and Ustad Faiyaz Ahmed Khan Memorial Award (2004); and the Gandharva Award by the Hindustan Art and Music Society, Kolkata (2012).

Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani vocal music.

Hindustani Vocal Music MASHKOOR ALI KHAN

Accompanied byRam Kumar Mishra – Tabla Paromita Mukherjee – HarmoniumAmjad Ali – Tanpura Shahana Ali Khan – Tanpura

Achievement Award by the Giants International (2008); and the ITC Sangeet Research Academy Award (2009).

Shri Kartick Kumar has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.

KARTICK KUMAR

Born on 11 November 1936 at Dhaka in Bangladesh, Shri Kartick Kumar received his initial training in Hindustani music from his father Mangal Chandra Das, and was later groomed in the art by Manoranjan Mukherjee, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and others. He also trained in the Surbahar as a student of Shrimati Annapurna Devi, the eminent Guru of the Maihar gharana.

Over the years, Shri Kartick Kumar has won recognition as a distinguished musician; and as Professor of Music in Shanmukhananada Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, has trained many prominent students. He has also been associated as Panel Member of the Audition Board, All India Radio, New Delhi, and as Invitee Judge at Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata.

Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sitar)KARTICK KUMAR

Accompanied byMohammed Akram Khan – Tabla

He was also invited by the Government of the United States of America to perform during the Bicentennial Anniversary Celebration of the United States in 1978, and by the Government of Singapore as Visiting Faculty for a music workshop in 2005. He has many recordings to his credit such as Ragas and Moods; Beyond Surbahar; Ritusamhar; Om Ecstasy and Symphony.

Shri Kartick Kumar has been honoured by several organizations for his excellence in the field of music. He has received many awards and titles including the President's Gold Medal for Music from Dr Rajendra Prasad, President of India in 1958; the Tantri Vilas Award by Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai (1993); the Sur Ratna by Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai (2000); the Life Time

MASHKOOR ALI KHAN

Born on 27 February 1956 in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan is a direct descendant of Abdul Kareem Khan and the legendary Abdul Wahid Khan - pioneer of the Kirana gharana. He received his training in Hindustani music under the tutelage of his father, Shakoor Ali Khan.

A vocalist and teacher of eminence, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan has an erudite concept of ragas and keen understanding of the various ang of Kirana gayaki

emphasizing on the numerous permutations of Khandmeru. As a Guru of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata, he has nurtured many scholars under his guidance. He has performed widely within the country and abroad, and has a large number of recordings to his credit such as Garland of Ragas.

For his outstanding work in the field of music, Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan is the recipient of several honours, including the Surmani (1977); the Abhinava Kala Samman (1993); the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award (1994); the Swaranjali Award (1997); the Sangeet Ratna Award (2002); the Ustad Niaz Ahmed Khan and Ustad Faiyaz Ahmed Khan Memorial Award (2004); and the Gandharva Award by the Hindustan Art and Music Society, Kolkata (2012).

Shri Mashkoor Ali Khan has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani vocal music.

Hindustani Vocal Music MASHKOOR ALI KHAN

Accompanied byRam Kumar Mishra – Tabla Paromita Mukherjee – HarmoniumAmjad Ali – Tanpura Shahana Ali Khan – Tanpura

RANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN

Born on 19 September 1935 at Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman received her training in Bharatanatyam under Shrimati K. Lalitha at the Sri Saraswathy Gana Nilayam. She has also received training in music under Professor P. Sambamoorthy at the Government College of Music, Chennai.

A leading exponent of Bharatanatyam, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has won renown both as a performer and a teacher. Specializing both in the Thanjavur and Pandanallur styles of Bharatanatyam, she is also a well-known Nattuvannar and has conducted various concerts at major dance festivals. She has performed and conducted seminars and workshops within the country and abroad including the USA and Middle East countries, and also has numerous choreographic productions to her credit such as Shakthi Prabhavam, Shiva Prabhavam, Vachamakocham, Nowkacharitham, Ashtapathi and Kuravanji. Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has imparted training in Bharatanatyam dance for more than seven decades and many of her students have become

many titles and awards. These include the President's Gold Medal in All India Radio Music Competition (1967); the Dagar Gharana Award by the Mewar Foundation (1996); and the Marwar Sangeet Ratna Award (2012).

Shri Brij Narayan has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.

Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sarod)BRIJ NARAYAN

Accompanied byShri Sudhir Pandey – Tabla

BRIJ NARAYAN

Born on 25 April 1952 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Shri Brij Narayan received his training in music from his father Pandit Ramnarayan, the legendary Guru of Sarangi.

Over a long career, Shri Brij Narayan has performed in many prestigious music festivals in India and abroad such as during the celebrations of the Munich Olympics, and in the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He has composed music for many films and has many recordings to his credit. He has been featured as an artist in a film titled Magic in Fingers by Dinkar Rao for Films Division of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

For his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music, Shri Brij Narayan has received

BharatanatyamRANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN

Accompanied byPadmini Krishnamurthy, Jayashri Satish, Vidya Dharani Sreenivas, Sreenithi Krishnan, Swathi Gupta, Divya Gopal

well-known performers now. She has also taught at the Music Academy, Chennai, and has been serving as Director of her Guru's institution, Sri Saraswathy Gana Nilayam in Chennai since 1992.

For her exceptional ability as a Bharatanatyam artist, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has received several awards and honours including the Kalaimamani title conferred by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram (1995); the Natya Darshan conferred by the Kartik Fine Arts (2006); the Acharya Kala Bharathi by Bharat Kalachar (2007); and the Nritya Ratna by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (2011).

Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for her contribution to Bharatanatyam.

RANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN

Born on 19 September 1935 at Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman received her training in Bharatanatyam under Shrimati K. Lalitha at the Sri Saraswathy Gana Nilayam. She has also received training in music under Professor P. Sambamoorthy at the Government College of Music, Chennai.

A leading exponent of Bharatanatyam, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has won renown both as a performer and a teacher. Specializing both in the Thanjavur and Pandanallur styles of Bharatanatyam, she is also a well-known Nattuvannar and has conducted various concerts at major dance festivals. She has performed and conducted seminars and workshops within the country and abroad including the USA and Middle East countries, and also has numerous choreographic productions to her credit such as Shakthi Prabhavam, Shiva Prabhavam, Vachamakocham, Nowkacharitham, Ashtapathi and Kuravanji. Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has imparted training in Bharatanatyam dance for more than seven decades and many of her students have become

many titles and awards. These include the President's Gold Medal in All India Radio Music Competition (1967); the Dagar Gharana Award by the Mewar Foundation (1996); and the Marwar Sangeet Ratna Award (2012).

Shri Brij Narayan has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.

Hindustani Instrumental Music (Sarod)BRIJ NARAYAN

Accompanied byShri Sudhir Pandey – Tabla

BRIJ NARAYAN

Born on 25 April 1952 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Shri Brij Narayan received his training in music from his father Pandit Ramnarayan, the legendary Guru of Sarangi.

Over a long career, Shri Brij Narayan has performed in many prestigious music festivals in India and abroad such as during the celebrations of the Munich Olympics, and in the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He has composed music for many films and has many recordings to his credit. He has been featured as an artist in a film titled Magic in Fingers by Dinkar Rao for Films Division of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

For his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music, Shri Brij Narayan has received

BharatanatyamRANGANAYAKI JAYARAMAN

Accompanied byPadmini Krishnamurthy, Jayashri Satish, Vidya Dharani Sreenivas, Sreenithi Krishnan, Swathi Gupta, Divya Gopal

well-known performers now. She has also taught at the Music Academy, Chennai, and has been serving as Director of her Guru's institution, Sri Saraswathy Gana Nilayam in Chennai since 1992.

For her exceptional ability as a Bharatanatyam artist, Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has received several awards and honours including the Kalaimamani title conferred by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram (1995); the Natya Darshan conferred by the Kartik Fine Arts (2006); the Acharya Kala Bharathi by Bharat Kalachar (2007); and the Nritya Ratna by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (2011).

Shrimati Ranganayaki Jayaraman has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for her contribution to Bharatanatyam.

MohiniattamMANDAKINI TRIVEDI

Accompanied byN.N. Sivaprasad – VocalKalasri K.N.P. Nambisan – Edakya and MaddalamG. Raghuraman – Flute

Urvashi Shapam Based on the famous attakatha, 'Kalkeya Vadham', penned by the legendary Kottayattu Tampuran, this challenging story is one of the few kathas in Kathakali where the female character plays a major role.

The piece opens with Urvashi emerging from Mahavishnu's thighs, resplendent in her beauty.

Urvashi then goes on to describe, to her friend, her intense attraction for Arjuna and his virile, handsome form.

Encouraged by her sakhi, the lovelorn Urvashi proceeds to uninhibitedly convey her fantasies of love to Arjuna and begs for the consummation of her love.

Contemptuous and disgusted at the advances, Arjuna tells her that their match is as incongruous as the match of an elephant and a deer. Moreover, being an Indravadhu, she is like his mother.

Furious at the rejection, Urvashi curses Arjuna to be born a eunuch, a mere dancer in a harem, shunned by society and robbed of his virility and valour. Later, on Indra's request, Urvashi curtails the curse to a period of one year. Thus, Arjuna becomes Brihannala during the thirteenth year of the Pandavas' exile.

Devi Shloka This concluding piece describes the many splendoured beauty of the Goddess who resides in the circuit of the Universe and the energy circuits of our own body. May we surrender completely to Her.

MANDAKINI TRIVEDI

Born on 13 January 1956 at Visnagar in Gujarat, Shrimati Mandakini Trivedi had her training in Mohiniattam under Shrimati Kanak Rele at the Nalanda Nritya Maha Vidyalaya, and later under the guidance of Kalyanikuti Amma, Kalamandalam Satyabhama and Kalamandalam Leelamma. She is also a proficient Bharatanatyam dancer, and obtained her Master of Fine Arts in dance from the Mumbai University. Shrimati Mandakini Trivedi was also the recipient of a Fellowship of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

An outstanding exponent of Mohiniattam, Shrimati Mandakini Trivedi has performed extensively in the prestigious dance festivals within the country and abroad including Rain Drop Festival, Mumbai; Konark Festival; Khajuraho Festival; Kalidas Samaroh; 50th Swami Hari Das Sangeet Sammelan; and Nritya Sangam and Yog Parv organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. She has also conducted lecture-demonstrations and presented papers on Mohiniattam within the country and abroad. Her chief work is in understanding, teaching, and spreading the art of Indian Dance as a complete yoga rooted in subtle yogic principles. She has authored three books titled The Yoga of Indian Dance, Sutras on Dance, and

Ananda Yoga, and co-authored Nepathya – Behind the Curtain, besides writing numerous articles on dance for several national newspapers and journals. She has imparted training in dance as a part-time lecturer from 1978 to 1984, and full-time lecturer from 1984 to 1990 at the Nalanda Nrityakala Mahavidyalaya; and has established an institution, Nateshvari where she imparts training to young dancers.

Shrimati Mandakini Trivedi has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2015 for her contribution to Mohiniattam.