Tag: Chandigarh

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.

Date: 20th February 2013

Venue: Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh

The 9th edition of the Guru Madan Lal Koser & Guru Shobha Koser Award, instituted by Pracheen Kala Kendra to honour the creativity, devotion, and enduring legacy of its founders, Guru Shobha Koser and the late Guru Madan Lal Koser, was held at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on February 20, 2013.

This year, the prestigious award was presented to Santoor maestro Pandit Bhajan Sopori and renowned Kathak exponent Guru Shovana Narayan for their outstanding lifetime contributions to the promotion of Indian classical music and dance. Each award carried a cash prize of ₹51,000, along with a memento, a shawl, and a citation. The awards were conferred by Shri Jagannath Pahadia, Governor of Haryana, in a glittering ceremony that celebrated artistic excellence.

The evening concluded with mesmerizing performances by the honoured maestros. Pandit Bhajan Sopori enthralled the audience with his Santoor recital, accompanied by Akram Khan on Tabla. Guru Shovana Narayan’s captivating Kathak performance was enhanced by the accompaniment of Shakeel Ahmed Khan on Tabla, Madho Prasad on vocals, Vijay Sharma on Sitar, and technical support by Nitin Jain.