Date: 11th June 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Tag: Chandigarh
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Parampara Series (Vocal, Tabla)
Date: 23rd May 2025
Time: 4:15PM
Venue: M.L Koser Indoor Auditorium, PKK Complex, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
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307th Monthly Baithak ft. Ms. Priyanka Thakur (Vocal)
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
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International Dance Day
Date: 29th April 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
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Sanskar Bharati Kala Utsav
Date: 26th & 27th April 2025
Time: 11:00AM Daily
Venue: Tagore Theare, Sector 18, Chandigarh
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306th Monthly Baithak
Date: 11th April 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents the 306th Monthly Baithak featuring the noted Guitar player Shri Manik Kohli, accompanied by Dr. Mahendra Prasad Sharma on Tabla. Join us on 11th April 2025 (Friday) at 6:30 PM at the ML Koser Indoor Auditorium for a mesmerizing evening of Hindustani classical music.
About the Artists
Shri Manik Kohli, a Harvard World Record holder and International Book of Records achiever, began his musical journey at just four years old under the guidance of his father, renowned guitarist Shri Sanjeev Kohli. Initially a drummer, he later gained recognition for modifying the Spanish guitar to play like a sitar. A graduate of Ramjas College, Delhi University, and a master’s degree holder from Panjab University, Manik has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Shri title and National Balshree award. He has performed for former President Ramnath Kovind and collaborated with artists like B Praak, Sunanda Sharma, and Jaani.
Dr. Mahendra Prasad Sharma, born in Varanasi, is a distinguished Tabla artist and scholar. A devoted disciple of Pt. Chhote Lal Mishra of the Banaras Gharana, he holds degrees from BHU, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, and a Ph.D. from Panjab University. An accomplished author of two books on Tabla, he is also a certified radio artist. Dr. Sharma has represented Indian classical music globally, serving as a Tabla teacher and performer at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Cooperation, Trinidad and Tobago, under the ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
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54th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya And Sangeet Sammelan
Date: 26th to 31st March 2025
Time: 6:30PM Daily
Venue: Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra proudly presents the 54th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya and Sangeet Sammelan, a grand celebration of India’s rich and vibrant classical music and dance heritage. From the 26th to the 31st of March 2025, immerse yourself in six enchanting evenings of mesmerizing performances at the prestigious Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, starting at 6:30 PM daily.
This illustrious festival brings together some of the most eminent and revered maestros of Indian classical music and dance, offering a rare opportunity to witness their spellbinding artistry. With 12 breathtaking performances spread over six days, the Sammelan promises an unforgettable journey through the soul-stirring melodies of Hindustani and Carnatic music, the intricate rhythms of Kathak, the grace of Bharatanatyam, and the expressive storytelling of Odissi.
DAY 1 – 26th March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🎺 Shehnai Vaadan by Sh. Lokesh Anand accompanied by Pt. Vinod Lele (Tabla)
🕺Kathak Dance by Pt. Rajendra Gangani accompanied by Pt. Fateh Singh Gangani (Tabla), Sh. Samiullah Khan (Vocal & Harmonium), and Ustad Kamaal Ahmed (Sarangi)
DAY 2 – 27th March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🎤 Vocal Recital by Dr. Nivedita Singh accompanied by Vidushi Paromita Mukherjee (Harmonium) and Pt. Durjay Bhaumik (Tabla)
🎶 Sitar & Sarod Jugaldbandi by Mohan Brothers (Sh. Ayush Mohan and Sh. Lakshya Mohan) accompanied by Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri (Tabla)
DAY 3 – 28th March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🎶 Santoor Vaadan by Pt. Abhay Rustom Sopori accompanied by Ustad Akram Khan (Tabla)
🕺 Bharatnatyam Dance by Sh. Samrat Dutta& Sh. Shantanu Roy accompanied by Smt. Mohana Iyer (Nattuvangam), Sh. Venkateshwaran Kuppuswamy (Vocal), Sh. Vignesh Jayaraman (Mridangam), and Smt. Soumya Kannan (Violin)
DAY 4 – 29th March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🪈 Flute Vaadan by Pt. Ajay Prasanna accompanied by Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra (Tabla) and Sh. Rishi Shankar Upadhyay (Pakhawaj)
🕺💃 Odissi Dance by Padma Shri Guru Durga Charan Ranbir & Troupe accompanied by Guru Niranjan Patra (Mardal), Guru Abhiram Nanda (Flute), Guru Sukanta Kumar Kundu (Vocal), Sh. Pradeep Ray (Violin), and Sh. Prakash Chandra Mohapatra (Sitar)
DAY 5 – 30th March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🎤 Vocal Recital by Vidushi Shubhra Guha accompanied by Vidushi Paromita Mukherjee (Harmonium) and Pt. Mithilesh Jha (Tabla)
🎶 Colours of Rhythm by Ustad Taufiq Qureshi (Djembe),Pt. Ramdas Palsule (Tabla), andPt. Milind Tularkar (Jaltarang)
DAY 6 – 31st March 2025 – 6:30 PM
🎻 Violin Recital by Dr. Santosh Kumar Nahar accompanied by Dr. Raj Kumar Nahar (Tabla)
🎶 Tabla Trio by Vidushi Rimpa Siva, Vidushi Sangeeta Agnihotri, and Vidushi Sunayana Ghosh accompanied by Pt. Rajendra Banerjee (Harmonium)
Join us for this extraordinary cultural extravaganza and experience the timeless magic of India’s artistic legacy, presented by Pracheen Kala Kendra with a commitment to preserving and promoting the classical traditions of the country.
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305th Monthly Baithak
Date: 11th March 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
The 305th Monthly Baithak featured a mesmerizing Sitar recital by Vidushi Dr Shrabani Biswas, an eminent Sitar exponent from Banaras. The event, held at M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium from 6:30 pm onwards, was a delightful experience for the city’s music lovers.
Dr Shrabani Biswas, a Top-grade All-India Radio and Doordarshan artiste, is a distinguished musician and educator. She serves as an Instrumental Music (Sitar) teacher at the Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravishankar Interpretation Centre, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Varanasi. Empanelled with ICCR, she has performed and conducted workshops across India and abroad. A recipient of several prestigious awards, she has composed 40 original pieces in various ragas and served as a judge for major music competitions. She also portrayed young Siddheshwari Devi in Mani Kaul’s Siddheshwari.
Adding to the concert’s charm, she was finely accompanied by eminent Tabla player Jyan Swaroop Mukherjee from Banaras, whose rhythmic brilliance enhanced the performance. At the end of the program, Shri Sajal Koser, Secretary of Pracheen Kala Kendra, honoured the artists with uttariya and memento, marking yet another successful edition of the Monthly Baithak series.
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304th Monthly Baithak
Date: 11th February 2025
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
The 304th Monthly Baithak of Pracheen Kala Kendra was a mesmerizing evening of classical music held at M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium. The event featured a soulful performance by Kolkata-based Sarod exponent Kalyan Mukherjee, who Germany-based Tabla virtuoso Florian Schiertz ably accompanied. Together, they created an enchanting atmosphere with their masterful rendition of Indian classical music.
At the end of the program, Sh. Sajal Koser, Secretary of Pracheen Kala Kendra, honoured the artists with Uttariya and a memento, marking the successful conclusion of yet another remarkable Baithak.
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The Maestros I Met – Book Launch Ceremony
Date: 8th February 2025
Time: 11:30AM
Venue: M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra hosted a distinguished book launch ceremony for “The Maestros I Met”, a compelling work by senior journalist S.D. Sharma, at M.L. Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35B, Chandigarh. The book provides an insightful account of Sharma’s interviews with some of the greatest icons of Indian art and culture. It offers readers a rare glimpse into their lives, philosophies, and artistic journeys.
The event was graced by Prof. Arun Grover, Former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest, along with Dr Harish K. Puri, renowned political scientist and historian, and Guru Dr Shobha Koser, celebrated Kathak maestro and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, as Guests of Honor. Sh. Sajal Koser, Secretary, Pracheen Kala Kendra, inaugurated the ceremony with words of gratitude, while Sh. Bhupinder Singh Mallick efficiently compered the event.
The ceremony also featured compelling reflections from Dr S.S. Bhatti and eminent architect Sh. Sanjay Versain, senior journalist and editor of The Times of India, Sh. Neeraj Raizada, and Sh. N.S. Minhas. Adding a personal touch to the event, Sharma’s friends and colleagues shared heartfelt anecdotes, celebrating his invaluable contributions to the arts and journalism.“The Maestros I Met” is a treasure trove of conversations with eminent personalities across various artistic fields, including Indian classical maestros, singers, musicians, theatre artists, writers, and poets. Through engaging narratives, the book delves into their early inspirations, rigorous training, and artistic philosophies, making it an essential read for art enthusiasts, aspiring artists, and cultural historians. Whether a seasoned connoisseur or a newcomer, readers will find a deep and lasting appreciation for India’s rich artistic heritage through Sharma’s experienced lens.
A seasoned journalist and accomplished singer, S.D. Sharma has had an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, contributing to leading newspapers such as The Tribune, The Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express. His extensive coverage of cultural events and personal experiences as a musician and art enthusiast has culminated in this significant literary work. Encouraged by the artistic fraternity, Sharma embarked on this ambitious endeavour to document the wisdom and experiences of legendary artists, ensuring their invaluable insights continue to inspire future generations.
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