Makhla Shinjini Announces 13th National Dance Contest and Sanskritik Samaroha

Makhla Shinjini is proud to announce the 13th National Dance Talent Search Contest, a prestigious event celebrating both classical and non-classical dance forms. The contest, open to solo and group performances across multiple age categories—from 4+ to 10, 10+ to 16, 16+ to 22, and 22+ onwards—will be conducted both online and offline. Interested participants can obtain registration forms on the official Makhla Shinjini Facebook page.
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m. Onwards:
Makhla Shinjini National Dance Talent Search Contest
Participants will showcase their talent in an exciting competition set against the rich backdrop of India’s traditional dance heritage.
5:00 p.m. Onwards:
Manch Puja & Inauguration
The evening program features a series of distinguished performances including:
Kathak Recitals: Presented by Makhla Shinjini
Dance Drama – “Govardhan Leela”: An enchanting performance by Makhla Shinjini
Bhajan: Rendered by Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty)
Duet Recital (Trivatt): Featuring Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty) and Tanmoyee Chakraborty
Semi-Classical Dance: By Toyee Dance
Kathak Duet: Performed by Avipsa Chatterjee and Aishi Ghoshal
Drama – “Mushkil Asaan”: Directed by Tapan Chakraborty and dialogue by Soumendu Ghosh, featuring a stellar cast including Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty), Shanti Nag, Pradip Banerjee, Haimanti Roy, Aishi Ghoshal, Ayeshi Chanak & Tanmoyee Chakraborty
Prize Distribution: Acknowledging the outstanding talent on display
Accompaniment for the evening includes:
Tabla: Siddhartha Bhattacharyya
Vocal: Sanjoy Kr. Biswas
Sarod: Sunando Mukherjee
Anchor: Prabir Bandyopadhyay
Venue
The competition and cultural festivities will be held at Ganabhawan, located on G. T. Road, Uttarpara, Hooghly, West Bengal.
Event Highlights
Theme: Prosperity of Traditional Indian Culture Through Dance, Drama, Theatre & Music
Chief Guest: Ms. Doly Ghosh Yadav, renowned social activist
Organisers:
Makhla Shinjini
Centre for Promoting Indian Art & Culture, Makhla, Uttarpara, Hooghly
Co-operation: Uttarpara-Kotrung Municipality and Toyee Dance Troupe
Courtesy: Ministry of Culture, Government of India
For further details and registration information, please contact:
Mobile: 97487 63213, 8240786192, 9836381735