Sep 25 2022 to Sep 25 2022 7 p.m.

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Where

Chowdiah Memorial Hall

16th Cross Rd, Vyalikaval, Kodandarampura, Malleshwaram 560003

Event Description

Bhoomija presents the highly acclaimed ‘Āhuti’ to Bangalore audiences this month. The show is a collaboration between world-renowned dance companies, Nrityagram (Bangalore, India) and The Chitrasena Dance Company (Sri Lanka). ‘Āhuti’ will be staged at 7 PM on Sun, 25 Sep 2022 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall. The magical collaboration will feature Odissi and Sri Lanka’s Kandyan dance style. The entire performance is set to rhythms from both countries. The music, composed by Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi is delivered live by a stunning orchestra. The piece’s Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Sound Designer is Surupa Sen with Chitrasena’s Heshma Wignaraja as the Associate Choreographer. Surupa Sen also leads the manjira for the show. ‘Āhuti’ premiered in 2019 to rave reviews. The piece went on to perform to full houses across several countries. It will now be performed in the city again after three years, before it heads to the international festival circuit. The piece is the second collaboration between the two companies after the highly acclaimed ‘Samhara’ (2012). The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble is among the leading dance companies in India, with over 25 years of teaching and performances to its credit. With highly acclaimed shows all around the world, the ensemble is now a reputed international name as well. Celebrated dancer Surupa Sen is the ensemble’s Artistic Director. A prominent name in the world of classical dance, Surupa Sen’s first steps into the world of Odissi were taken under the tutelage of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. Her education in the form continued under Guru Protima Gauri, Guru Ratikant Mahapatra, and Guru Bichitranandan Swain. She was the first student to graduate from Nrityagram’s prestigious dance programme and is now one of the Ensemble's leading artistes. The Chitrasena Dance Company is among Sri Lanka’s oldest and most distinguished dance companies. Founded in 1943 by Guru Chitrasena, the company has been crucial in finding a modern, international stage for Sri Lanka’s traditional dance forms. Heshma Wignaraja serves as the current Artistic Director of the company. The cast and crew: Artistic Director / Choreographer / Sound Design - Surupa Sen Assistant Choreographer - Heshma Wignaraja Chitrasena Music Composer - Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi Rhythm Composers - Dhaneswar Swain (India)/Presanna Singakkara (Sri Lanka)/ Surupa Sen Dancers (Nrityagram) - Pavithra Reddy - Abhinaya Rohan - Anoushka Rahman Rohini Banerjee - Daquil Miriyala – Dancers (Chitrasena) - Thaji Dias - Amandi Gomez -Kushan Dharmarathna Geeth Premachandra Musicians (India) - Jateen Sahu - Lead Vocal & Harmonium - Rohan Dahale - Chants & Mardala (Percussion) - Parshuram Das - Bamboo Flute Siba Nayak - (violin) - Surupa Sen - Voice & Manjira Musicians (Sri Lanka) - Koshan Mapatuna - Kandyan drum Master Tailor - Ghulam Rasool Executive Producer / Technical Director / Lighting Designer - Lynne Fernandez About the Bhoomija Trust The Bhoomija Trust is known for curating and presenting quality art programmes and performances to audiences nationally and internationally. Since 2012, the Trust has brought to stage prominent artistes and art forms that are not otherwise easily accessible, with a focus on all Indian traditions. Bhoomija is celebrating its tenth birthday by creating some unique productions and presentations.

Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th cross, GD Park Extension, 2nd Main Road, Malleshwaram – Bangalore 560003

Contact: 080 23445810/23443956

Date: Sunday, 25th September, 2022

Time: 7 PM