Shriram Bharatiya Kala KendraCOLLEGE OF MUSIC & DANCE 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi Tel. 43503333 / 23386428 / 29 www.thekendra.com PROSPECTUS 2012 – 2013 PADMA AWARDEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KENDRA Bharat Ratna RAVI SHANKAR Padma Vibhushan BIRJU MAHARAJ DHARAM VIRA Padma Bhushan AMJAD ALI KHAN DEBU CHAUDHURY KUMUDINI LAKHIA MAHESHWAR DAYAL SANTOSH SEN UMA SHARMA Padma Shree GHULAM SADIQ KHAN GUNDECHA BROS KIRAN SEGAL LEELA SAMSON MAYADHAR RAUT MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN PRATAP PAWAR PURUSHOTTAM DAS RANJANA GAUHAR RITA GANGULY SHAMBU MAHARAJ SHANTI HIRANAND SHARAFAT HUSSAIN KHAN SHOBHA DEEPAK SINGH SHOVANA NARAYAN SHUBHA MUDGAL SIDHESHWARI DEVI SUMITRA CHARAT RAM PANDIT 1999 LEELA SAMSON 1999 R.K.SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARDEES / FELLOWS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KENDRA 1952 MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN KHAN 1953 HAFIZ ALI KHAN 1955 SHAMBHU MAHARAJ 1957 LACCHU MAHARAJ 1959 SUNDER PRASAD 1960 UDAY SHANKAR 1960 WAHID KHAN 1962 MOHAN RAO KALLIANPURKAR 1962 RAVI SHANKAR 1964 BIRJU MAHARAJ 1964 RAHIMUDDIN KHAN DAGAR 1966 SIDDHESWARI DEVI 1970 ACHARYA BRAHASAPATI 1970 DILIP CHANDRA VEDI 1974 TAPAS SEN 1975 KRISHNA CHANDRA NAIK 1976 NARENDRA SHARMA 1977 ASAD ALI KHAN 1977 GIRIJA DEVI 1978 PURUSHOTTAM DAS 1981 ASHOK SRIVASTAVA 1982 KUMUDINI LAKHIA 1984 DURGA LAL 1985 MAYADHAR RAUT 1985 NASIR AMINUDDIN DAGAR 1987 UMA SHARMA 1989 AMJAD ALI KHAN 1989 MAYA RAO 1991 REBA VIDYARTHI 1993 BALA SAHEB POOCHWALE 1994 ATUL DESAI 1994 SULOCHANA BRAHASPATI 1996 DEBU CHAUDHARY 1996 RANI KARNA 1997 L. DHINGRA 1999 SHOVANA NARAYAN 2002 KIRAN SEGAL 2003 URMILA NAGAR 2004 SASWATI SEN 2004 SHASHADHAR ACHARYA 2006 MUNNA SHUKLA 2006 GAUTAM BHATTACHARYA 2007 GEETANJALI LAL 2007 RANJANA GAUHAR 2008 AMBA SANYAL 2008 YOG SUNDAR DESAI 2009 DAKSHA SETH 2009 GEETA MAHALIK 2009 PRERANA SHRIMALI .K. We provide the students not only exemplary education but also a participative atmosphere to learn and perform. who have earned laurels for themselves and for the Kendra. motivation and excellence in learning. The faculty comprises gurus in different disciplines. At the Kendra. sound values. We welcome you to the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. The students’ fraternity of the Kendra is expected to inculcate a sense of pride in and obligation to India's rich cultural heritage. encourages them to become independent and self-reliant. Towards this end we hold a Students’ Festival in Nov/Dec at Kamani and Founders’ Day in Jan where selected students from each class get an opportunity to perform live on stage. With a variety of courses on offer ranging from classical vocal music to the highly stylized Chhau dance. The Kendra assists the students in developing skills. has a long established reputation for excellence in the field of performing arts. Some are alumni driven by the spirit of wanting to give back something of what they previously imbibed here. independent thinking. It is a lively cultural centre reflecting a fusion of rich artistic traditions and contemporary insights. The Kendra is an institution committed to the preservation and dissemination of traditional Indian music and dance. The mission of the Kendra is to provide each student with education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes a thirst for knowledge and understanding. and prepares them to become responsible citizens of the global community.Dear Applicant. the students gain immense exposure to the richness of India's performing arts. The college. the learning process is seen as one that is both challenging and enjoyable. We believe an art education should foster creativity. self discipline. 1 . founded in 1952. as well as provide a deep grounding in one or more performing disciplines. audio as well as visual recordings and extensive archival material in its library. Shobha Deepak Singh Director 2 . a privilege which carries with it. Apart from normal college activities. Students can prepare for a performing and/or teaching career in their chosen discipline. there are classes for children in which a child can explore a particular musical or dance style without the immediate pressure of choosing it as a career option. Talented students have the privilege of performing with the unit. The Kendra believes that financial constraints should not be an impediment to talented students. Apart from the normal professional courses. Being selected to join the Kendra's student body is both an honour and a responsibility. the Kendra is a focal point of cultural activities. I welcome you to the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra and hope that you will find your stay fruitful and rewarding. With Kamani Auditorium and spacious campus grounds. a dance ensemble that performs extensively in India and abroad. The Kendra has a large and rare collection of books. It is hoped and expected that those who gain entrance here will be guided and inspired in their work by the artistic commitment of faculty members and other students already studying here. It has a full calendar of cultural events in which every student is encouraged to participate actively. the students are in close touch with the Kendra's renowned ballet unit. as such a limited number of scholarships are offered on merit cum means basis.The Kendra offers a diverse series of courses. the advantage as well as the excitement of appearing on the best stages and working with inspiring choreographers. Finally. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra was initially founded as ‘Jhankar’ in 1947. Hindustani Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music. and over sixty thousand people witness it every year during the Dussehra month. Fax: 23383568 E-mail: sbkk@thekendra. Started then as a group for the appreciation of Indian classical music and dance. Government of India. Chhau. New Delhi 110 001 Tel.Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DANCE 1. and the Performing Arts Section. Odissi. This effort has expressed itself mainly in two directions: the College of Music and Dance. such as Kathak. Copernicus Marg. Preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage through the performing arts have been the primary objective and predominant goal of the Kendra. This institution was later registered as Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in 1952 under the Societies’ Registration Act XXI of 1860. 23386428/29.com INTRODUCTION A premier cultural institute of the country. The Performing Arts Section is engaged in production and presentation of dance dramas all over the country and abroad.: 43503333. It has made significant contributions in this direction. and has been recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The College offers tuitions in most of the classical dance styles and music forms of India. Eminent gurus of these disciplines supervise the teaching programmes to help the students excel in their subject of study. Bharatanatyam. 3 . The production and presentation of Ramlila has become a notable annual event in the cultural life of the capital. ‘Jhankar’ has since grown into a regular college imparting training in music and dance. It nestles in the calm atmosphere of over two acres of space. such as Sangeet Natak Akademi. e. The Kendra is accessible by bus and metro. have good opportunities to interact with music.LOCATION Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra is located in the heart of Delhi’s cultural hub. therefore. c. COURSES AND ADMISSION Subjects (a) Classical Vocal (b) Light Classical Vocal. It is surrounded by several prominent national centres of cultural activities. The students. MUSIC & DANCE APPRECIATION COURSE CERTIFICATE COURSE DIPLOMA COURSE POST-DIPLOMA COURSE PROFESSIONAL COURSE (after Post-Diploma Course) Duration 1 to 2 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year onwards 4 . d. Lalit Kala Akademi and Doordarshan Kendra. dance and theatre faculties. The compound also houses the premier auditorium of Delhi — the Kamani Auditorium. including Ghazal. Triveni Kala Sangam and Little Theatre Group. National School of Drama. b. which is a sister-body of the Kendra. Other institutes include Kathak Kendra. Bhajan & Geet (c) Tabla/Sitar/Sarod (d) Kathak (e) Bharatanatyam (f) Odissi (g) Chhau – Mayurbhanj (h) Ballet The study courses comprise the following: Course a. the Mandi House area. 3. 9. 7. Students will be considered for Diploma Courses only after they attain the age of 13 years. All students are required to attend classes at least thrice a week in the main discipline. Mobile phones should be switched off during classes. 6. The minimum age for admission to the Foundation Course is 8 years as on July 1. The new session of the Kendra starts on 1st July and concludes on 31st May every year unless otherwise notified. 1. 2012. Applications for admission should be addressed to the Director. students are prohibited from paying any amount towards collection of money in class. 2. We have also introduced a Professional Training Course for PostDiploma holders. will be given preference. 4. New Delhi 110 001. Please read them carefully and mark your preferences. failing which they are liable to be confiscated for 24 hours. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. 5. The students are required to follow dress code norms as laid down by the Kendra. Students. The price of the prospectus with the admission form is Rs 300/-. The application form has a list of positive weightage subjects. who have positive inclination to these subjects. The selection of the candidates for admission to any course is made through an audition. Copernicus Marg. Students failing to satisfy the conditions of attendance are liable to be disqualified from the college. Any such request / demand by any student or faculty member should be brought to the notice of the Principal immediately. 5 . Pre-recorded music is not permitted for the audition. Applications in prescribed form should reach the Kendra on or before 30th June 2012. 8.Rules 1. Other than the fees. 000.00 1.00 1.500.00 * The exact amount of the fees payable will be communicated to the candidate after his/her admission and placement have been finalised.000.00 1. * At the time of issue of I-cards.00 100. all students need to bring along a recent passport size photograph and fill in their blood group in the I-card.00 1.00 500.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 700.100.00 900.00 2.00 1.00 1.500.500.400.000.00 2.000.300.00 100. 6 .00 2. * All refundable dues will be held by the Kendra for a period of one year.00 2.200.00 1.00 800.00 2.600.FEES AND DEPOSITS Particulars *Prospectus / application form by hand ICCR Students — Tuition Fee (per month) ICCR Students — Hostel Fee (per month) *Admission Fee (non-refundable) *Security Deposit *Examination Fee *Founder’s Day / College Festival Day *Library fund *Security Deposit for Mess (refundable) *Security Deposit for Hostel (refundable) Hostel admission fee (non refundable) Music & Dance Appreciation Course 1st year (per month) 2nd year (per month) Certificate Course 1st year (per month) 2nd year (per month) 3rd year (per month) Diploma Course 1st Year (per month) 2nd year (per month) Post-Diploma Course 1st year (per month) 2nd year (per month) Professional Course Identity Card (The card to be returned after the expiry of student’s tenure) Duplicate Identity Card Hostel Charges (per month) (local students) Mess Charges (per month) (subject to revision) Amount (Rs) 300.00 1.200.000.00 2.000.00 1.400.000.000. If a new student is admitted in the middle of the term. Students holding scholarships from ICCR or similar organizations shall be charged tuition fees. etc. 6. The security deposit will lapse. Fee deposit timings are 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5. if asked. Students should carry this card while coming for the class and show it. 2. RE-ADMISSION A student. a fine of Rs 50/. and the security deposit shall be forfeited.PAYMENT OF DUES 1. he/she will not be refunded his/her security deposit. All fees are payable in advance by cash.as re-admission fee. (a) If the fee is not paid by the last day of the month of January & April.. whose name has been struck off the rolls. The card will be valid for the academic year only. Each student of the college will be provided with an identity card. 3.30 pm on all working days. For fees paid after 10th January upto 20th January and after 10th April upto 20th April. the name of the student will be struck off the rolls. Fees will be paid for the first six months at the time of opening of the college and thereafter quarterly by 10th January & 10th April. For fees paid after July upto 10th August a fine of Rs 50/. 5.will be imposed and thereafter Rs 100/. (b) If a student joins a second subject he / she will be charged the course fees and examination fees for the second subject. If a student leaves before completion of the course without sufficient reason. if not claimed within one year of the student leaving the institution.till end of the month. he / she shall have to pay fees on pro rata basis. will be readmitted only at the discretion of the Management and on payment of Rs 500/. 7 . 4. 7.will be charged and thereafter Rs 100/till end of the month. as per the arrangements agreed between the sponsoring agency and the Kendra. Fees once paid are not refundable. and a Cafetaria.m. Applications for hostel accommodation must reach the College before 15th July. the SBKK Hostel has a Visitor’s lounge. 6. to 7. HOW TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION 1.m.00 p. after the morning session and 7.m. Any candidate wishing to seek hostel accommodation shall be required to fill in the prescribed license form at the time of allotment of the hostel accommodation.CLASS TIMINGS — WORKING HOURS 10.m. 8 .00 p. and 4. 2. after the evening session.m.00 a. The hostel is situated in the SBKK premises and is provided with basic amenities and furniture. All classes should be vacated by 1.15 p.15 p. 4. Students.00 p. Classes on various courses will be conducted as per the Time Table. who remain absent for ten consecutive classes without leave applications. Parents and visitors are strictly prohibited from entering the teaching area. ACCOMMODATION AND HOSTEL FACILITIES A gracious residence with beautiful lawns of its own. The allocation of the hostel would depend on the student’s behaviour and aptitude. to 1. VACATIONS The institution observes summer vacation for one month from 1st June to 30th June every year. shall be struck off the rolls. Any student found indulging in any undesirable conduct will be suspended or expelled at the discretion of the Management. Students are required to attend at least 75% of the classes for BiAnnual and Annual examination. 5. ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE 1.m. Students are expected to observe strict discipline in the class. 2. Students are expected to actively participate in the activities of the Kendra. (Class Time Table may be obtained from the Principal). Limited hostel accommodation is available both for male and female students. such as performances / concerts / lecturedemonstrations as and when required. 3. the hostel students shall apply to the Director. 9. 7. he/she will not be refunded his/her security deposit. the concerned student would be given 48 hours to vacate the room. If any student seeks to leave the Hostel on valid grounds. 9 . The Mess charges should be deposited by 10th of every month with Accounts Department. Applicants shall have to attach with the hostel application a medical fitness certificate. For any outside assignments. Applicants shall submit a written undertaking that they will not accept any paid job or join any study/training course other than being conducted at the Kendra/College during the period of their studentship. It is compulsory for hostel students to have a subsidiary subject. The rooms will be inspected once a week. students shall strictly abide by the hostel rules of conduct and other terms and conditions. Once the hostel accommodation is granted. only students residing outside Delhi shall be considered for hostel accommodation.3. The SBKK authorities may recommend eviction of a student on disciplinary grounds. and obtain permission in advance. 3. 8. 2. Ordinarily. HOSTEL RULES 1. in which case. Students will keep the rooms neat and clean at all times. 4. 6. Hostel applications of only those students who attend classes six days a week will be entertained. In case. 4. 5. The decision of the Management shall be final and cannot be challenged. he/she must seek the prior permission of the Director through Principal/ Warden. 11. a student discontinues to stay in hostel he/she will have to pay the fees for the subsidiary subject. If a student leaves the hostel before the completion of one academic year. 10. Hostel accommodation shall not be claimed as a matter of right. Holi Festival. The Kendra reserves the right to disallow any student to appear in the examination on grounds of indiscipline or gross violation of rules or shortage of attendance. 10 . CAFÉ The Kendra has a canteen which caters to the resident students as well as outsiders. Extra marks are allotted to hostellers for participation in Kendra’s activities. 2. Park your vehicle in the allotted place. These include Krishna. Music & Dance Festival of SBKK at Kamani. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Apply for leave in advance and get it sanctioned from your Teacher and Principal.LIBRARY The Kendra houses a large library of rare and contemporary books in Hindi and English on music. 4. Students are encouraged to make optimum use of the library. Ram. The first is the bi-annual (mid-term) examination and the second. religion and associated subjects. Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival and Ballet Festival. on the students’ participation in above-mentioned activities. Eatables/drinks are prohibited in the class-room. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Kendra organises a wide range of cultural activities throughout the year. the annual (end-term) examination. The ornaments and costumes are all made at the Kendra and students are encouraged to participate in their making and learn in the process. philosophy. It serves light refreshments and meals. 3. applications must be supported by a medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. among other things. EXAMINATIONS Examinations for all subjects are held twice during the academic session. Do not take musical instruments out of the class-room. The Kendra expects the students to participate actively in all functions. Founder’s Day. The eligibility for extension of the hostel facilities depends. In case of illness. The library is also equipped with a large and valuable collection of audio and video CDs. THE KENDRA FACULTY Ballet / Chhau Dance SHASHIDHARAN NAIR Bharatanatyam JUSTIN McCARTHY SUDHA JAGANNATH Kathak MUNNA SHUKLA RAMMOHAN MISRA PRERANA SHRIMALI RAKSHA SINGH DAVID SWATI SINHA Odissi PRIYAMBADA PATTNAIK Sitar / Sarod BISWAJIT ROY CHOWDHURY Classical Vocal GUNDECHA BROTHERS JYOTIKA DAYAL MANJEET SINGH SONIA ROY Light Classical Vocal CHARANJIT SONI Tabla VIRENDRA MALVIYA 11 . Gwalior and Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. He won a scholarship at the age of 9 that gave him the privilege of training under the great master of Kathakali — Kavungal Shankaran Kutty Paniker for a decade at the Rajah’s High School. and a choreographer of repute. began his artistic journey with Kathakali in his village Edakkalathur in Kerala. Delhi. He has been associated with Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra for over two decades — as a dancer from 1982 to 1984. 12 .THE FACULTY BALLET / CHHAU DANCE SHASHIDHARAN NAIR. as a trainer from 1987 to 1990 and as a choreographer since 1990. He learnt Mayurbhanj Chhau from the great master. Kozhikode. Guru Krishna Chandra Naik at Rangasri Ballet Troupe. where he trained under Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair. a brilliant performer of Kathakali and Mayurbhanj Chhau. DANCE: BHARATANATYAM DANCE: BHARATANATYAM JUSTIN McCARTHY studied Bharatanatyam at the Way of the Dance School in California. He has been honoured with Pt.Jasraj Cross-Cultural Understanding Award (2010). He has imparted training to students from all over the world. as well as with leading professional groups. in solo. She has performed extensively in India and abroad. SUDHA JAGANNATH began her training in Bharatanatyam at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in 1987 under the guidance of Leela Samson (1987-90) and later under Justin McCarthy. At present she is assisting Justin McCarthy in conducting Bharatanatyam classes at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. He has created and choreographed many solo. duet and ensemble pieces which have met with critical acclaim. He joined the Kendra as a teacher in 1988. 13 . and with Subbarayan Pillai in Madras before spending a decade with Leela Samson at the Kendra. late Sunder Lal Shukla. late Achan Maharaj. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2006).DANCE: KATHAK DANCE: KATHAK MUNNA SHUKLA has been gifted with talent and rare-deep insight into the finer nuances of Kathak. and later from Birju Maharaj under the National Scholarship Scheme offered by the Ministry of Culture. Outstanding National Citizen Award. He received his initial training in Kathak from his father. Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman (2003). who taught him the exact style of Kathak and abhinaya. He has worked with the students of Film and TV Institute of India. He is widely travelled and has been performing all over the world since 1979. he was guided by Pt. RAMMOHAN MISRA. He has performed in several prestigious programmes in all major states of India. He has been honoured with UPSN Akademi Award (1988). Arch of Excellence Award. His initiation in Kathak dance was under his father at the age of six. Rammohan Misra is the seventh generation of this family. and various other styles from the ancestors in his family. Bombay (1989). He has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award 2006. Guru Munna Shukla was at the Kathak Kendra from 1976 to 2006. and Gems of India Award. He has the style and expression acquired from his father. he is the tradition-bearer of this gharana. a classical dance form of North India. After Birju Maharaj. 14 . His works reveal a rare combination of technical competence and creativity. and a nephew of the illustrious Birju Maharaj. and Saraswati Music College Samman (2011). born in the prestigious family of Kathak of KalkaBindadin Gharana. is the son of late legendary Padma Shree Pt. and has trained several artistes. After his father. He is the grandson of the great Kathak Maestro. Sarangdeo Award by Sur Singar Samsad. Sambhu Maharaj. Birju Maharaj. She has received National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture. Swati has conducted Kathak workshops in Delhi and Beijing. After her post-graduation. and Nritya Pratibha. she underwent training at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra under the guidance of Guru Shikha Khare. As an empanelled artist with the ICCR. Rama Das. She has done many choreographic works such as ‘Yamuna Beech Shyam Chavi’. and also in a TV serial. Sharmila Chatterjee. Swati has performed in several dance festivals such as the Konark Festival.DANCE: KATHAK DANCE: KATHAK SWATI SINHA started learning Kathak at the tender age of seven under Guru Rajendra Gangani at the Kathak Kendra. She is also ‘Prabhakar’ in Classical Vocal and Junior Diploma holder in Light Classical Vocal. and has also been awarded Nritya Ratna Samman by the Society for Action through Music (SAM). Dhruv’ and ‘Pakhi’. She has choreographed for the opening ceremony of the Youth Festival in Hyderabad in 2005. Swati Sinha is teaching at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. Kathak Mahotsava. She has also written articles for various magazines and books. Presently. Soorya Festival. and World Dance Day in Patiala in 2006. from Khairagarh University under the tutelage of Prof. and has given lecture demonstrations for Spic-Macay. a promising Kathak dancer. R A K S H A S I N G H D AV I D . she is also an A-grade artist with Doordarshan.A. She has also presented a fusion of Kathak. Thereafter. ‘Bharat Ke Sant Kavi’ on DD Bharti. she pursued her M. She received scholarships from t h e Ministry of Human Resource Development in 1998. as well as a duet with Flamenco artist Bettina Castano. She has performed at various festivals. Swami Haridas Sangeet Samaroh. Bharatnatyam and Mohiniattam in San Diego. she is taking advance training under the guidance of Kathak Maestro Pt. 15 . where she completed her diploma. she has performed abroad. At present. started learning at a very young age under the guidance of Smt. California. Birju Maharaj for the past four years. Widely travelled. She has also worked as the repertory chief of Kathak Kendra Delhi for two years. late Pt. She was also trained for seven years at Nrityagram. 16 P R I YA M B A D A PAT T N A I K . She is the recipient of the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1993 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009. and modern. both in India and abroad. medieval. innovativeness and imagination. She has been teaching Kathak in Delhi for many years and is currently engaged in writing and researching on ‘Kathak and Abstraction’ for which she got Senior Fellowship from Government of India. . Bangalore. Prerana Shrimali has endeavoured to expand the Kathak repertoire by choreographing new and highly acclaimed compositions based on poetry – ancient. Having mastered the grammar and the complexities of the Jaipur style. Chandrashekhar Pattnaik. Equally competent in nritta and abhinaya. a senior dancer of Jaipur Gharana of Kathak received her training in dance from Guru Shri Kundanlal Gangani. Priyambada has performed all over India and abroad. The grand-daughter of the great Odissi maestro. Prerana has featured in all the major dance festivals in India. she received her initial training from her father. was born in a traditional art family of Orissa. she ranks among the most illustrious and reputed classical dancers of India today. Priyambada moved to Bhubaneswar in 1993 to receive advance training from Guru Gandhadhar Pradhan and Guru Bichitrananda Swain. a talented Odissi dancer. with her grace.DANCE: KATHAK DANCE: ODISSI PRERANA SHRIMALI. late Indra Kumar Pattnaik and later with late Guru Mahadeo Raut for 10 years. 17 . He thus has the benefit of being trained under distinguished teachers in both the major schools of Sarod-playing. UAE and Hong Kong. Kumar Gandharva Award. and moved to Calcutta in 1974 to learn under Pandit Indranil Bhattacharya. Bangladesh. Born in Ujjain in Central India. including Europe. They have also performed at several music festivals abroad. The Gundecha Brothers have sung great Hindi poetry by Tulsidas. Dagar Gharana Award. Egypt. He had the privilege of being trained under the legendary vocalist. Kabir. a scholarship to study under Ustad Amjad Ali Khan brought Biswajeet to Delhi. Padmakar. He now lives in Delhi where he has been teaching both the Sitar and the Sarod at the Kendra since 1992. broadcast regularly from All India Radio. Over the years. National Film Award for Best Music Direction. both were initiated into music by their parents. Rajat Kamal. USA. They learned the Dhrupad vocal art under the renowned Dhrupad vocalist Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and also under Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar at Dhrupad Kendra. Nirala in Dhrupad style. Mallikarjun Mansur from 1980 till 1992. They are among the most active performers of Dhrupad in India and abroad. They have also performed over radio and television in India and abroad. Singapore. They have several cassettes and CDs to their credit. Biswajeet has performed at various music festival and concerts all over India. He had his first lessons in Sitar and Sarod from his father as a child. a pupil of Ustad Allaudin Khan. and Padma Shree in 2012. GUNDECHA BROTHERS. and appeared on the television as well. Some of the many awards the Gundecha Brothers have received include the Sanskriti Award. Australia. Japan. Bhopal. Pt. Many of his students have bagged national scholarships.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: SAROD/SITAR MUSIC: CLASSICAL VOCAL BISWAJEET ROY CHOUDHARY is an accomplished Sarod player and an excellent teacher. Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are one of India’s leading exponents of the Dhrupad style of music. In 1978. Since 1998. Shanti Sharma at the Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi. she has completed her Post Diploma in the field of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music under the able guidance of Pandit Amarnath and Smt. Shanti Sharma. B.MUSIC: CLASSICAL VOCAL MUSIC: CLASSICAL VOCAL JYOTIKA DAYAL was born in 1967 in Benares.S. She was a recipient of the Senior Scholarship from Ministry of Human Resource and Development. Jyotika Dayal had her first performance abroad in Europe and Mauritius in 1995-1996. she has been a member of the Music Ensemble of Benares. MANJEET SINGH was introduced to the field of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music by Prof. He has also received the Swar Mani Award from Mumbai and the S a d b h a w n a Aw a r d f r o m t h e Government of J&K. Bali (retired Principal of Music & Fine Arts College. 18 . a renowned vocalist who had been a guru at the Kendra. Government of India. Government of India. He has been honoured twice by the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir for his contribution to the field of Hindustani classical vocal music. An accomplished artist. Jammu). He has also been a recipient of a National Scholarship from the Department of Culture. He received guidance from Late Smt. where she plays an important part not only as a singer but also as a composer and choreographer. She has been a teacher at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra for over ten years. She has given performances all over India and is an ‘A’ grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan. CHARANJIT SONI completed her (M.MUSIC: CLASSICAL VOCAL MUSIC: VOCAL (LIGHT CLASSICAL) SONIA ROY. She received training in Dhrupad. Shanti Hiranand for over seven years. Asit Kumar Banerjee. Late Smt. She has been teaching Hindustani Classical Vocal in Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra since 2004. A talented vocalist. Calcutta. Allahabad. Calcutta) and achieved blessings of Pt. Shanti Sharma of Kirana-Indore Gharana. She also learnt from the renowned classical artiste. Anjoli Chakraborty (professor at Rabindra Bharati University.A. Alap Ghar (Dagar Gharana) from Rudra Veenakar Pt. 19 . Ajoy Chakraborty (Patiala gharana) in Shruti Nandan.) Sangit Praveen from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. she has trained in light classical vocal music from Smt. started learning Hidustani Classical Music in her early childhood and got consistent training for 11 years from Dr. She has given performances in various cities in India and several countries in Europe. ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio. later he found tutelage under Shri J. Godbole. Malviya. Majoring in the Farukhabad style of tabla playing. finally.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: TABLA VIRENDRA MALVIYA (ex Senior Tabla Artist. G. he learnt under Shri M. Information and Broadcasting Ministry) was born in Allahabad and started learning and playing tabla after being inspired by his elder brother. N. Shri R. Shri V. K. Malviya is a modest human being who still practises regularly. He became a gandha bandh shagirdh of Shri Someshwar Bhat (Kathak). Chobe who himself was a gandha bandh shagirdh of the late Ustad Ahmadjaan Thirakwa and. 20 . he also acknowledges all the great Pakhawaj players whom he met and worked with as they have shaped certain aspects of his tabla playing which is completely unique and spiritual. Annual Calendar of Events 2012-2013 OPENING OF COLLEGE AUDITIONS FOR NEW ADMISSIONS KRISHNA a dance-drama based on the life of Lord Krishna RAM a dance-drama based on the life of Lord Ram PRESENTATION OF SUMITRA CHARAT RAM AWARD STUDENTS’ FESTIVAL HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATIONS FOUNDERS’ DAY / BASANT PANCHAMI 1st July First week of July First / Second week of August October / November (inauguration on the first day of Navratra) 17 November 21 December End December January SHRIRAM SHANKARLAL MUSIC FESTIVAL February HOLI FESTIVAL SUMMER BALLET FESTIVAL ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS SUMMER BREAK March May End May 1 – 30 June 21 . Aloka Panikar BHARATANATYAM Ms Leela Samson Ms Deepanjali Bedi CHHAU Guru Krishna Chandra Naik Olek Niranjan Bisoi JJ Sai Babu YOGA Shri Subba Rao 22 .Some eminent teachers on the faculty of the Kendra over the years HINDUSTANI VOCAL MUSIC Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan Prof. Naina Devi Pandit Amarnath Shanti Sharma SAROD Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan SITAR Ustad Wahid Khan Prof. Siddheswari Devi Ustad Ishtiaq Hussain Khan Ustad Munnawar Ali Khan Smt. Vaswati Misra Shri Ram Mohan Misra ODISSI Guru Mayadhar Raut Smt. Dilip Chandra Vedi Ustad Moinuddin Khan Dagar Ustad Aminuddin Khan Dagar Smt. Debabrata Chowdhury RUDRA VEENA Ustad Asad Ali Khan PAKHAWAJ Guru Purushottam Das Shri Bhagwat Upreti TABLA Ustad Inam Ali Khan Ustad Habibuddin Khan Ustad Bundu Khan Ustad Munnu Khan Ustad Hasmat Ali Khan Akram Khan VOCAL MUSIC (LIGHT CLASSICAL) Shanti Hiranand Indu Prakash DANCE KATHAK Shri Shambhu Maharaj Shri Sunder Prasad Shri Birju Maharaj Lachhu Maharaj Shri Kundan Lal Shri Devi Lal Shri Durga Lal Shri Bansi Lal Smt. Some eminent past students trained at the Kendra KATHAK Bela Arnab Bharati Gupta Chitra Rao Devi Lal Durga Lal Harish Rawat Kamal Kirtikar Keshav Kothari Krishna Kumar Krishna Mohan Kumudini Lakhia Maya Rao Munna Shukla Prabha Marathe Pradeep Shankar Pratap Pawar Ram Mohan Misra Rashmi Vajpeyi Rina Singha Surendra Kaur Tirath Ajmani Uma Dogra Uma Sharma Urmila Nagar Usha Sharma Vishnu Priya Pawar ODISSI Aloka Panikar Kiran Sehgal Ranjana Gauhar Geeta Mahalik CHHAU Bharat Sharma Madhuri Bhatia Bhushan Lakhandri Harish Rawat Daksha Seth Sharon Lowen BHARATANATYAM Justin McCarthy Deepanjali Bedi Parul Pandeya Radhica Laukaran VOCAL MUSIC B.S. Bali Ghulam Sadiq Khan Ghulam Siraj Khan Ghulam Taqui Khan Irene Roy Choudhury Laxman Bhatt Tailang Nimai Chandra Boral Roma Rani Bhattacharya Shanti Sharma Sulochana Yajurvedi Urmil Shankar Bhargava SITAR/SAROD/VIOLIN/ PAKHAWAJ Bhagwat Upreti (Pakhawaj) Biswajit Roy Chowdhury (Sarod) Dinesh Prabhakar (Violin) Firdaus Khan (Sarod) Ghulam Dastagir Khan (Sitar) Matloob Khan (Sitar) Ram Lakhan (Pakhawaj) Rehmat Ali Khan (Sarod) Tej Prakash Tulsi (Pakhawaj) 23 . Shekharan Music: Barun Gupta SURDAS 1976 Kathak Choreography: Uma Sharma Music: Pt Shiv Prashad & Barun Gupta 24 . GITOPADESH 1965 Kathak Choreography: Birju Maharaj Music: Dagar Bros.Dance-dramas produced by the Kendra 1957-2012 RAMLILA 1957 Creative Dance Choreography: Narendra Sharma Music: Jyotindra Moitra & Sushil Das Gupta KATHAK-KI-KAHANI 1957 Kathak Choreography: Shambhu Maharaj MALTI MAHADEV 1958 Kathak Choreography: Lacchu Maharaj & Birju Maharaj Music: Dagar Bros. KUMAR SAMBHAV 1958 Kathak Choreography: Birju Maharaj Music: Dagar Bros. Shekharan Music: Barun Gupta AZADI-KE-ORE 1973 Creative Dance Choreography: K. DALIA 1961 Kathak Choreography: Birju Maharaj Music: Satish Bhatia SHAN-E-OUDH Kathak Choreography: Birju Maharaj Music: Dagar Bros. Nambudiri Music: Barun Gupta URVASHI 1974 Creative Dance Choreography: Krishnan Nambudiri Music: Barun Gupta RAMCHARITMANAS 1974 Kathak Choreography: Uma Sharma Music: Jyotindra Moitra & Barun Gupta KATHAK SEQUENCES 1974 Kathak Choreography: Uma Sharma Music: Barun Gupta GLIMPSES FROM LORD KRISHNA’S LIFE 1975 Creative Dance Choreography: Guru Gopinath Music: Barun Gupta DHARTI-KA-VIVAH 1975 Creative Dance Choreography: Durga Lal Music: Barun Gupta KENOPANISHAD 1975 Creative Dance Choreography: K. TAJ-KI-KAHANI 1968 Kathak Choreography: Krishna Kumar Music: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan SITAYAN 1969 Creative Dance Choreography: Krishnan Nambudiri Music: Barun Gupta MEERA BAI 1970 Creative Dance Choreography: Krishnan Nambudiri Music: Sushil Das Gupta GEET GOVIND 1971 Odissi Choreography: Mayadhar Raut Music: Barun Gupta MEGHDOOT 1973 Creative Dance Choreography: K. KRISHNAYAN 1966 Kathak Choreography: Birju Maharaj Music: Dagar Bros. Shekharan Music: Barun Gupta MAHABIR 1976 Creative Dance Choreography: K. KRISHNAVATAR 1977 Creative Dance Choreography: K.K. assisted by Madan Solanki.K. assisted by Vaswati Mishra Music: Pt Shiv Prashad & Jwala Prashad Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh CHAITRA PARV 1986 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik. Shekharan Music: Barun Gupta MASKS 1983 Creative Dance Choreography: Bhushan Lakhandri Music: Atul Desai Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh SHAKUNTALA 1983 Creative Dance Choreography: K. Bharatnatyam & Kathak Choreography: Olek Niranjan Bisoi. Gupta & Partha Das Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KARNA 1984 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik & Bhushan Lakhandri Music: B. Leela Samson & Ram Mohan Mishra Music: Partha Das Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh TIRUPURANTAK 1991 Chhau Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Biswajeet Roy Choudhury Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh CHAKRAVYUHA 1993 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh PARIKRAMA 1994 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Shubha Mudgal Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh 25 . Rekha Sharma & Olek Niranjan Bisoi Music: Partha Das Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KAMAYANI 1987 Kathak Choreography: Kumudini Lakhia Music: Atul Desai Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh BUDDHA 1988 Music: Partha Das Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh MAHADEV 1989 Kathak Choreography: Vaswati Mishra Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh HARI 1990 Chhau Mayurbhanj. Shekharan Music: Barun Gupta JAGDEV 1977 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Barun Gupta KONARK 1978 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KATHAK SEQUENCES 1978 Kathak Choreography: Munna Shukla Music: Ishtiaq Hussain Khan & Barun Gupta KALING VIJAY 1979 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KHAJURAHO 1980 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh SHAN-E-MUGHAL 1981 Kathak Choreography: Munna Shukla Music: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan YAYATI 1982 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Sushil Das Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh BAHUBALI 1982 Creative Dance Choreography: K. Gupta & Partha Das Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh ANARKALI 1985 Kathak Choreography: Uma Sharma. Shekharan Music: B. MEERA 1995 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Shubha Mudgal Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KRISHNA-KATHA 1996 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Shubha Mudgal Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh THE FARCE OF DRUNKEN SPORT AND THE SAINT COURTESAN 1999 Bharatnatyam Choreography: Justin McCarthy KIMAPI 2000 Bharatnatyam Choreography: Justin McCarthy KARNA – A Life of Euphoric Sacrifices 2001 Chhau Mayurbhanj Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: B. Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh THE MYSTIC BRIDE AND THE SACRED WITCH 2002 Choreography: Justin McCarthy MEERA 2002 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Shubha Mudgal Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh BHARATANATYAM ENSEMBLE WORKS: 2003 Choreography: Justin McCarthy KHAJURAHO 2003 Choreography: Guru Krishna Chandra Naik Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh DANCE OF SHIVA 2003 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Biswajit Roy Chowdhury Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh MAARGAM (Bharatanatyam) 2004 Choreography: Justin McCarthy KALIDASA’S RAGHUVAMSHAM AND ABHIGYANASHAKUNTALAM (Bharatanatyam) 2005 Choreography: Justin McCarthy KSHETRAYYA (Bharatanatyam) 2006 Choreography: Justin McCarthy SHREE DURGA 2007 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Shanti Sharma Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh ABHIMANYU 2010 Choreography: Shashidharan Nair Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KAMAYANI 2011 Choreography: Shobha Deepak Singh Music: Atul Desai Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh KUMAR SAMBHAVA 2012 Choreography: Bhushan Lakandri Music: Barun Gupta Direction: Shobha Deepak Singh Presentations at Bindaadin Jayanti GHAN GHATA Choreography: Baswati Misra ALAAPINI Choreography: Baswati Misra ANTAR HITATWAM Choreography: Baswati Misra JEEWAN SOPAN Choreography: Baswati Misra PURUSHARTH Choreography: Baswati Misra ACHARYA BRAHASPATI Choreography: Baswati Misra AAKAR Choreography: Baswati Misra DUI PAKHI Choreography: Baswati Misra BANDISH Choreography: Baswati Misra CHHAND O GATI Choreography: Pandit Durga Lal NIRVANA Choreography: Shobha Deepak Singh 26 .K.