Antara Chowdhury (13th Oct)
Modern Songs

Salil Chowdhury's talented daughter Antara gave childrens' song a new dimension when she was young. Now she is a matured singer well trained in Hindusthani classical music and western music. She is also a fine pianist, a talented composer and arranger. Listen to Antara on 13th Oct and be prepared to listen to some unpublished Salil Chowdhury numbers.

Indian Dance Creations (13th Oct)
Music: Ananda Shankar, Choreography: Tanusree Shankar

A modern interpretation of the cultural diversity and richness that India has in the world of dance. The dances choreographed by Tanusree Shankar are based on the technique of New Dance, following the path shown by Uday Shankar, the pioneer who popularized Indian dance and music all over the world since 1920. The show is Indian in origin and spirit, modern in presentation, universal and timeles in appeal.

Opening Song (13th Oct)

Presented by Bharatiya Kala Kendra, directed by ParthaSarathi Mukhopadhyay.

Dance: Odissi (13th Oct)

Presented by Rhythms of Dance and Music, directed by Mitra Purkayastha.

Drama: Harshabardhan-Gobardhan by ICC Children (14th Oct)

This is a tribute to the noted humorist Shibram Chakraborty who immortalized the characters Harshabardhan and Gobardhan. The drama is adapted from a few hilarious short stories, compiled and directed by Joydip Bandyopadhyay and acted by Arnab, Joydip, Ranjan, Portia, Viru, Subrato, Monica and Titas.

Song: Gayatree Sarma (14th Oct)

Gayatree Sarma, formally trained in Lucknow gharana, former vocal artist of Doordarshan and AIR, will sing modern songs and bhajans. She will be accompanied by famous table player Bidip Sinha.

Dance: Nanda Chakraborty and Troupe (14th Oct)

Variety dance, directed by Nanda Chakraborty. Participants are Trisha Pal, Shreya Mitra and Paulina Pal.