IGNCA to Organize Sanskriti Samvaad in Honour of Cultural Administrator and Playwright ‘Padma Shri’ Daya Prakash Sinha
New Delhi : Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has been organizing the ‘Sanskriti Samvaad’ series to honour artists, cultural workers, theatre practitioners, and litterateurs for several years. In this regard, the 18th ‘Sanskriti Samvaad’ is being held in honour of the renowned playwright, director, and cultural administrator ‘Padma Shri’ Daya Prakash Sinha. Having made a significant presence in the ‘ Rang – Andolan’ (Theatre Movement) in Indian Hindi theatre post-1950, Daya Prakash Sinha is known for invigorating Indian Hindi theatre through his rich writing and direction.
This all-day event will take place on 20th of October at the Samvet auditorium, IGNCA. Esteemed scholars will discuss Daya Prakash Sinha’s contributions to literature and theatre during various sessions. Subsequently, a book titled ‘Daya Prakash Sinha: Natya-Srishti Evam Drishti’ focusing on him will be launched. This book has been compiled and edited by Dr. Shailesh Shrivastava. The inauguration and honouring session will commence at 11 AM. The chief guest for the inaugural session will be the renowned cultural luminary and world-famous dance Guru, Scholar, Thinker, ‘Padma Vibhushan’ Dr. Sonal Mansingh, while the session will be presided over by the esteemed scholar musicologist and cultural analyst Dr. Bharat Gupt.
IGNCA is immensely pleased to invite you to this significant event. We kindly request you to grace the occasion with your presence and add meaning to it.
The invitation letter is attached.
Sanskriti Samvaad Series-18
Date- 20 October
Day- Sunday
Time- From 11 AM to 6 PM
Venue- Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, Janpath Building (next to Western Court),
Janpath, New Delhi- 110001
Nearest Metro Station- Janpath (Gate No. 1) and Patel Chowk
Regards
Anurag Punetha
Controller, Media Centre, IGNCA