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Second edition of Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav begins tomorrow; Delhi CM to inaugurate

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Set against the majestic backdrop of Delhi’s Purana Qila, the second edition of the Indraprastha Dance Festival, which celebrates the timeless beauty of Indian classical dance, begins on Friday. The event, presented by Delhi Tourism, Government of Delhi, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
The show, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of India’s rich artistic heritage, will see some of India’s finest dancers – from renowned Gurus to emerging talents, showcase their talent in the form of solos, duets and group performances.
The dance performances feature Padma awardees, Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardees, and top-graded Doordarshan artists.
The performances will feature outstanding artists like Padma awardees Raja Radha Reddy and Ramli Ibrahim, Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees Shama Bhate, Vaibhav Arekar, and Nrityagram, as well as a special program ‘Shiva’ that will bring together an ensemble of outstanding male Bharatanatyam artists of India on the theme of Shiva.
The Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav is being held from October 2-4, at the Purana Qila, New Delhi, a release said.
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