299th Monthly Baithak

Date: 11th August 2024

Time: 6:30PM

Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh

Pracheen Kala Kendra’s 299th Monthly Baithak was illuminated with the mesmerizing grace of Kathak as Delhi-based danseuse Sree Bandyopadhyay enthralled the audience with her dynamic and expressive performance. The event, held at the M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35, Chandigarh, witnessed an evening filled with the rhythmic charm and elegance of Indian classical dance.

A disciple of Guru Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj ji, Sree Bandyopadhyay, has pursued Kathak professionally for the past decade. Throughout her performance, Sree’s flawless synchronization, emotive storytelling, and deep understanding of Taal and Laya won immense appreciation from the audience and art connoisseurs alike. She was brilliantly accompanied by an exceptional ensemble – Ustad Shakeel Ahmed Khan on Tabla, Lavanya Ambade on Sitar, Atul Devesh on Vocals, and Jaya Bhatt on Padant (rhythmic recitation).

At the end of the mesmerizing recital, Kendra Registrar and eminent Kathak Guru Dr. Shobha Koser, along with Secretary Shri Sajal Koser, honoured the artists with mementoes, appreciating their contribution to the world of Indian classical arts.

This spellbinding evening of Kathak was yet another milestone in Pracheen Kala Kendra’s legacy of promoting Indian classical arts, leaving the audience inspired and immersed in the rhythmic beauty of the dance form.