“Kalarnava - 2016” at Bengaluru

 “Kalarnava - 2016” at Bengaluru

On June 4 and 5

Bangaluru: Oh my!  music, dance and a cultural extravaganza under one roof? This is Kalarnava, the ocean of cultural waves. There is music, dance, ballets and a confluence of who’s who of cultural world and doyens of classical music.

Saturday June 4^th and Sunday June 5^th 2016 will offer a weekend cultural feast to Bangaloreans. City based Gokulam musical school has organised ‘Kalarnava-2016’ at Dayanand Sagar college auditorium at Kumarswamy Layout. Hundreds of artists are going to take part in this programme.

Dayanand Sagar College of engineering, Dayanada Sagar University, Dr. D Premachandra Sagar centre for performing arts and Gokulam School of music have joined hands to organise this cultural extravaganza. Gokulam musical school is the brainchild of Venugopal, a renowned flutist.

Diverse programmes:

Krishna Lilarnava: Krishna Lilarnava, Nritya Roopaka, is choreographed using 5 traditional dance forms of India. This will depict Krishna’s life from birth to till Bhagavdgita and will be the highlight of the programme.  Around 120 dancers from more than 10 dance groups are participating in this.

Dessert Music in garden city: Renowned Rajasthani musician Manganiyar  Diyu Khan will present mesmerising Rajastani music using the traditional Kamaichar, Kartal and Dolaks. This is a special feature of Kalarnava.

Another musical doyen Pundit Suresh Talvalkar will present ‘ Talakeertan’ a classical keertan. Gangavatarana from Ranga Sourabha, special programme ‘Bellitereya Honnina Haadu’ by Shatavadhani Dr. R Ganesh are also scheduled during Kalarnava. He will analyse in his own inimitable way the evergreen movie songs of South India. Prof. Krishnegowda will tickle the funny bones of participants through his unique oration, Strum station by Surya Praveen, son of Praveen D Rao, visual art by Vilas Naik, Raghavendra Hegade, Prahlada Acharya and Vindod Gowda…and many more art forms are waiting to enthral the audience. 

The endless list of cultural programmes also include violin jugalbandi by Sri Mysore Nagaraj and Dr. Sri Mysore Manjunath along with ‘Layataranga’ and team. Miss. VarijaShri and Varun Pradeep will present ‘Medley’ programme. Ex Dy CM R. Ashok will grace the occasion as special guest.

Vidyarnava and Klavatamsha Awards: This time eminent scholars and artists will be awarded ‘Vidyarnava’ and ‘Kalavatamsa’ awards respectively. Legendary playback singer Dr. S P Balasubramanyam will be awarded with “Vidyarnava”, famous singer Hariharan will give the award. Vilas Naik also known as fastest paint artist, Sand artist Raghavendra Hegade and Shadow play expert Prahlada Acharya will receive ‘Kalavatamsa’ award.

Kathak dancer sets Guinness world record

Kathak dancer sets Guinness world record

VARANASI: Soni Chaurasia, a 30 year-old Kathak dancer, has broken the world record of the "longest dance marathon" with a non-stop performance lasting 124 hours on Saturday, 9^th April 2016.. The previous record was set by Kalamandalam Hemalatha of Kerala in 2011.

Soni, who entered the 123rd hour of her performance at 9pm, was encouraged by the crowd who kept cheering for her until she broke the record of Hemalatha. Having danced for more than five days straight, Soni looked fresh and continued dancing with a smile glued on her face.

Her eyes glittered with the sense of satisfaction and achievement exactly at 9:21 pm when she successfully broke the five year old world record in dance category.

Soni had started her dance performance at the auditorium of a school in city outskirts on April 4 evening. On being apprised about her attempt at world record, Prime minister Narendra Modi had conveyed his best wishes to her in his letter where he addressed her as "bitiya" (daughter).

Notably, Soni had took to the stage on November 14, 2015 to break the record of the Keralaite who set the record by her dance performance in Mohiniattam. But, she was unsuccessful at her attempt as she fell unconscious on the stage due to fatigue and could only perform for 87 hours and 18 minutes.

12 hours long Non Stop Natyotsava!

12 hours long Non Stop Natyotsava!

Bengaluru: This Sunday (February 7), you can give an artistic touch to your weekend plan. Natyalaya Bangalore, an renowned art/ cultural organisation is holding 12 hours long nonstop Natyotsava in JP Nagar.

According to BK Dinakar and N Savitha of Natyalaya Bengalure, this event will feature diverse Art, Dance and Music Performance by 1,000 students under single roof. "These students will perform Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Guitar, Film and Western Dance, Music, Karate and Yoga continuously for 12 hours nonstop," they explained.

Marathon presentation: according to BK Dinakar and N Savitha, this event will feature all kinds of art and cultural forms. "Audience can enjoy their favorite art/ cultural form along with other forms too. It is a marathon effort in the field of art and culture," they informed.

Event to be held at  Durgaparameshwari Grounds, near RV Dental College, in front of Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar II stage, Bangalore between 10 AM and 10 PM.  "Several film stars, VIPs and thousands of people will witness this unique event," they added.

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Legendary Classical Dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai no more

Legendary Dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai no more

Ahmedabad: Legendary danseuse and cultural doyen Mrinalini Sarabhai, who was also a Padma Bhushan awardee, died on Thursday, 21^st January 2016 at a hospital at Ahmedabad following age-related complications, her son said. She was 97.

Fondly known as 'Amma', Mrinalini Sarabhai was admitted to a city-based hospital on Wednesday morning after she fell ill.

Her son and scientist Kartikeya Sarabhai said: "She (Mrinalini) had an infection which led to the deterioration of her health."

Born on May 11, 1918, she was married to Dr.Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of India's space science programme.

She was the founder director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, an institute for imparting training in dance, drama, music and puppetry.

Her daughter Mallika too is a celebrated classical dancer. Mrunalini is the wife of  Vikram Sarabhai who was the father of India's Space Programme.

Mrinalini Sarabhai had received many distinguished awards and citations in recognition of her contribution to art. She had trained over 18,000 students in Bharatnatyam and Kathakali.