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Day 2 – 55th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya & Sangeet Sammelan (Sitar by Purbayan Chatterjee & Odissi by Sharmila Biswas)

Fri, Mar 13, 2026
6:30 PM onwards (IST)
Tagore | Theatre Chandigarh, Chandigarh
A man in traditional attire playing a sitar with his eyes closed in a peaceful indoor setting.
Tabla player Satyajit Talwalkar will join double Grammy Award winner Rakesh Chaurasia and Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
An Odissi dancer in traditional costume and headpiece performing on stage, seated with raised arms forming a graceful pose against a dark background.
Purbayan Chatterjee, Satyajit Talwalkar +1 more
Poster for the 55th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya & Sangeet Sammelan, highlighting dates in Chandigarh (12–14 March 2026 at Tagore Theatre) and Vadodara (21–22 March 2026 at C.C. Mehta Auditorium), with a theme of “Legacy, Rhythm, Timeless Indian Arts” and featuring images of multiple classical artists.
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Day 2 of the 55th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya & Sangeet Sammelan presents an evening of Hindustani classical music and Odissi dance at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh.

The program features a sitar recital by Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee, accompanied on ...Read more

Day 2 of the 55th All India Bhaskar Rao Nritya & Sangeet Sammelan presents an evening of Hindustani classical music and Odissi dance at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh.

The program features a sitar recital by Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee, accompanied on tabla by Pandit Satyajit Talwalkar. Known for his distinctive style and deep engagement with raga, Purbayan Chatterjee represents a contemporary voice rooted in tradition, while Satyajit Talwalkar brings refined rhythmic accompaniment.

The evening continues with an Odissi dance performance by Guru Sharmila Biswas and her troupe. A leading exponent of Odissi, Sharmila Biswas is recognized for her work in choreography and research, presenting compositions that draw from traditional sources and performance practices of Odisha.

Organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra, the Sammelan remains one of India’s longstanding platforms for classical music and dance, bringing together established artists and audiences in a curated festival setting.

Date: 13 March 2026
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Venue: Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh

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An Odissi dancer in traditional costume and headpiece performing on stage, seated with raised arms forming a graceful pose against a dark background.

Sharmila Biswas

Odissi

Sharmila Biswas is an Odissi dancer, choreographer, and teacher trained by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She founded the Odissi Vision & Movement Centre and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Kolkata
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Tabla player Satyajit Talwalkar will join double Grammy Award winner Rakesh Chaurasia and Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Satyajit Talwalkar

Tabla

Satyajit Talwalkar is an Indian tabla artist, son of Suresh and Padma Talwalkar. Trained in classical music, he performs solo and as an accompanist in India and abroad.

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Purbayan Chatterjee

Sitar

Purbayan Chatterjee is an Indian sitar maestro known for his lyrical style, global performances, innovative collaborations, and the creation of the Dwo, a modern adaptation of the sitar.

Mumbai
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Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, is a major cultural venue with an 801-seat auditorium, hosting theater, music, and events, known for its design, legacy, and central location in Sector 18.

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Sarovar Path, 18B, Sector 18, Chandigarh, PB, 160018
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