11th Bharat Rang Mahotsav to begin from Jan 7

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Businesswire India: New Delhi, Jan 05 2009, 09:30 IST
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The 11th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, marking the beginning of the 51st year of the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD), will open at the Kamani Auditorium on January 7, 2009. The Festival will be inaugurated by Shri. Jawhar Sircar, Union Secretary for Culture, in the presence of guest of honour, Smt. Zohra Sehgal, an eminent theatre personality.

The festival will open with a performance of Awagha Rang Ekachi Zaala (Marathi), directed by Ashok Samel. Awagha Rang Ekachi Zala depicts the story of Appa Velankar, a well-known kirtankaar, and his family. It also highlights the rich culture and music of the kirtan form as juxtaposed against the current musical trend.

The Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) was started a decade ago by the NSD in order to contribute to the growth and development of theatre across the country. The National School of Drama started its annual festival by showcasing plays performed by Indian theatre practitioners, and the same has grown into an international event, catering to theatre companies from around the world. It is today acknowledged as the largest theatre festival of Asia – dedicated only to theatre – and is firmly established on the international theatre festival map.

In Delhi, the festival will feature 63 productions, out of which 51 are from India and 12 are overseas plays, over a span of 12 days. As done in past few years the 11th Bharat Rang Mahotsav will also be showcased in lucknow this year. This year 18 of the productions will travel there

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