PUNE: ‘Kalavardhini’ is honored to announce a special performance to pay tribute to the Hindustani Music Maestro Swaryogini Padma Vibhushan Dr. Prabha Atre with ‘Swar Nritya Prabha’. Dr. Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar along with her daughter and disciple Arundhati Patwardhan will present the program on 13th September at Tilak Smarak Mandir, Pune, from 5:30 pm onwards. Shrinivas Joshi,  renowned vocalist and son of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi will grace the event as the Chief Guest. Entry to the program is free for all on a first come first served basis with a few seats reserved for invitees.

This date marks the first birth anniversary of Dr. Atre, and the performance will be a rejuvenation of “Swar Nritya Prabha,” a poignant choreography by Dr. Sucheta Bhide Chapekar that celebrates Dr. Atre’s remarkable compositions.

‘Swar Nritya Prabha’ is not only a tribute to Dr. Atre’s extraordinary contributions to music but also a celebration of the enduring artistic bond she shared with Dr. Sucheta. The program will feature an ensemble by Dr. Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar, Arundhati Patwardhan, dancers of Kalavardhini Dance Company along with support by Aashay Kulkarni on Tabla, Yashwant Thite on Harmonium, Hrishikesh Badve on vocal, Krishna Salunkhe on Pakhawaj, and Sunil Awachat on Flute.

The evening will commence with a solo Hindustani vocal performance by Viraj Joshi, grandson of the revered Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi. Viraj will honor Dr. Prabha Atre through his art, setting the stage for a memorable celebration.

Dr. Sucheta Bhide Chapekar is a pioneering artist renowned for her creation of ‘NrityaGanga’, a unique synthesis of Bharatanatyam and Hindustani music. Throughout her career, Dr. Sucheta has collaborated with many legendary artists, including Dr. Prabha Atre, whose influence has been instrumental in the development of ‘NrityaGanga’. The artistic bond between Dr. Sucheta and Dr. Atre was deep-rooted, with Dr. Sucheta having choreographed performances based on Dr. Atre’s compositions and presenting them alongside her daughter at the invitation of Dr. Atre.

‘Kalavardhini’ is a charitable trust founded by Dr. Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical arts, with a focus on the innovative fusion of Bharatanatyam and Hindustani music. It is also committed to preserving and advancing the legacy of ‘NrityaGanga’.

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DUBAI:  Rich tributes were paid to the late S. P. Hinduja of the Hinduja family in a prayer meeting in Dubai attended by dignitaries, business partners, well-wishers, and religious and community leaders, reflecting his steadfast commitment to partnerships as well as personal and professional ethics while leading the Hinduja Group as its chairman.

At the commemoration event attended by 400 people from all walks of life, H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence spoke of SP as a businessman with a sharp acumen, and as a warm and friendly person who valued relationships, while praising his achievements that have led to the growth of the Hinduja Group as a transnational business conglomerate with roots across the world and in the UAE.

 “SP will be missed…may his memory is a blessing… we all continue to be inspired by his life and ideals,” he said. “I greatly admired his wisdom and generosity, and I continue to marvel at all that was accomplished by him,” H.E Sheikh Nahyan added.

The event held in a devotional ambiance in the presence of the Hinduja brothers – Ashok Hinduja and Prakash Hinduja, along with family members – was attended by various business leaders from the UAE. Those who shared their memories of SP in their speeches included Yusuf Ali MA, Lulu Group MD, and Chairman, Ram Buxani, Group Chairman, ITL Cosmos, Vasu Shroff, Chairman of Regal Group, Essam Al Tamimi, Chairman, Al Tamimi & Co. among others.

Nostalgically recalling SP Hinduja, Swami Brahma Vihari from BAPS, UAE, said: “He was the man of the moment…philanthropy was part of his life.” Messages from spiritual leaders, Sadhguru, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati were also played out on the occasion. Renowned singers Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Kailash Kher, and Anup Jalota paid their tributes to SP with devotional songs.

The Hinduja family has received condolence letters and words of comfort from royalty across generations, presidents, prime ministers, spiritual and business leaders, global artists, cultural icons, and associates on SP’s passing away.

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