New form of Indian classical dance from Assam Sattriya to be performed in Colombo

Indian Culture Centre, Colombo will be presenting a Sattriya classical dance recital by Dr. Meernanda Barthakur, talented danseuse from Assam, India at 6 p.m. on 30 January 2018 at ICC auditorium located at 16/2 Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7.

Dr. Meernanda Barthakur is a noted Sattriya dancer of India and known for her unique style of presentation on the stage. She has been learning Sattriya from legendary Gurus Padmashree Pushpa Bhuyan and Padmashree Jatin Goswami from the tender age of eight years.

An A grade artist of Prasar Bharati and an empanelled artist of ICCR, Government of India, Meernanda has also proved herself in the field of theatre, as lead artist, earning laurels from the critics.

A fellow of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Meernanda has a number of treatises and articles to her credit. She has earned bountiful appreciation from the experts and critics alike for her lecture demonstrations in national seminars organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, National School of drama, SPIC MACAY, etc.

Undisputed as the most graceful dancer of Sattriyastyle, Meernanda is the proud recipient of the highest award under 35 years in India, The ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’, by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi in 2008. She has also received the prestigious 4th Devdasi National Award. As the director of Muktimangal, an institution of Sattriya and allied traditions, Meernanda has devoted herself in training young artists in the Sattriya style.