10th Guru M.L. Koser – Shobha Koser Award Ceremony

Date: 22nd February 2014

Venue: Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh

The annual award of ₹1 lakh, instituted by Pracheen Kala Kendra to honour the creativity and vision of its founders, Guru Madan Lal Koser and Guru Shobha Koser, marked its tenth anniversary with a grand celebration. The award acknowledges the unparalleled contributions of the Koser couple to the world of art.

This year, the honour was conferred posthumously upon the legendary Kathak maestro, Guru Kundan Lal Gangani, at a glittering ceremony held on February 22, 2014, at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh.

The Chief Guest, General V.P. Malik (Retd.), former Chief of Army Staff, presented the award, which comprised a memento, a shawl, a citation, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The evening concluded with a captivating performance by the eminent sons and disciples of Guru Kundan Lal Gangani, paying a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of their revered Guru.