By Samachar Vishesh News
Chandigarh 28th
September:- Intriguing
storyline, invigorating performances, fascinating forms, and distinctive voices
– Chitkara University's National Theatre Festival, Rangrezz-2019, had the
perfect blend of these, and more. The 2-Day National Theatre Festival was held on
September 27-28, 2019, at Chitkara University, Punjab campus, with over 140
teams participating from 20 states across the country. This year's theme for
Rangrezz was 'Light to Enlighten'.
Day-1
concluded on a high note with students grooving to hit Punjabi numbers of
renowned Punjabi singer-actor Ranjit Bawa, as he set the stage on fire at the
University campus. His electrifying performance charged hundreds of students
& faculty with energy as he sang hit numbers - 'Yaari Chandigarh Waliye',
'Jean', 'Dollar Vs Roti', 'Ja Ve Mundya', 'Jatt Di Akal', leaving everyone
dancing into the late hours!
Speaking on
the occasion, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University; said
that Chitkara University's National Theatre Festival - Rangrezz, aims to provide
a National-level platform to the next generation of budding performers, to
showcase their artistic abilities, while at the same time ensure artistic
enrichment by cultivating a connect with our rich cultural heritage. She Added
that we believe complementing extra-curricular activities with education, goes
a long way in helping students develop a well-rounded personality.
Talking
about Chitkara University’s unique initiative to encourage and promote
Performance Arts in today’s ‘digital’ times, Anshuman Singh, prominent Theatre
& Film Artist, said that he believes each one of us has talent–but to get a
huge platform like Rangrezz to display it, is a huge advantage. Back in our
days, He wish we had a National-level platform like Rangrezz, where we could be
recognised or encouraged for our talent. Congratulations to Chitkara University
for bringing to us this truly unique initiative, year after year.
Speaking
about the unique selling proposition of theatre, Chintamani Biswal, Theatre
Artist & Actor; said that theatre is, of course, a reflection of life. The
plight, sorrow, helplessness exhibited by the performers on stage sometimes
ends up closely mirroring our life – sometimes giving us a very important
social message or hitting us with hard facts. He added that the performances he
reviewed at Chitkara University were “each a masterpiece in its own respect.
Rehearsing
their street play while waiting for the judges to visit, students of one the
participating team explained
what theatre spells for them. "Drama is a platform that allows you to be
who you are not, and adds something new to your personality each time you
perform a different character! A sweet mix of creativity and talent,” the
enthusiasts exclaim.
Student
performances continued all day long on Day-2, culminating in a grand show
splashed with live performances by India's prominent theatre personalities and
Rangrezz judges. The highlight of the evening was a very special Kathak dance
live performance by Ms Shinjini Kulkarni, Kathak Dancer & grand-daughter of
Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj ji. It was a treat to watch her weave magic
on stage with swift twirls, rhythmic foot movements, expressive motions and
elegant stances. The National Theatre Festival – Rangrezz 2019, concluded with
a glittering prize distribution ceremony where Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice
Chancellor, Chitkara University; gave away the prizes to the winning teams and
honoured the judges for their valuable time and contribution to Rangrezz.
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