Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 29: Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, in collaboration with SPIC MACAY, organized a Kathak performance by Rani Khanam, an internationally acclaimed Kathak exponent from Lucknow Gharana.
Rani Khanam is one of the most sensitive and astute interpreters of Lucknow Gharana of Kathak today. Her style reflects deep comprehension of the dance tradition which has set new dimensions and source of inspirations to younger generation. Through a powerful and imaginative dance, Rani Khanam displayed a breathtaking technique in both pure dance and in the art of Abhinaya.
She was accompanied by Vishwanath Misra on Harmonium, Pardeep Mishra on Tabla and Sayyora at Padhant.
Anjali Sharma, Station Director Doordarshan Kendra, Jammu was the chief guest at the occasion.
Prof Pankaj Srivastava, Dean Students Welfare, Prof Parmeshwari Sharma, Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee, Vidushi Rani Khanam and Dr Sapna Sangra, Coordinator SPIC MACAY, Jammu Chapter, were present on the occasion.
Prof Anupama Vohra, Associate Dean Students Welfare, presented the formal vote of thanks while the event was compered by Sahil Mehta. Sonam Sharma and Priya looked after the stage management.
Dr Sapna K Sangra, Co-ordinator for SPIC MACAY, Jammu Chapter in her address enlightened the gathering about the inception ethos and vision of SPIC MACAY besides highlighting the various activities undertaken by the organisation.
SPIC MACAY, Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth, is a non-profit, voluntary movement with its primary objective as to expose today’s students and young people to the beauty, grace and wisdom embodied in the age-old Indian Art forms and its heritage.
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