Vande | Live Performance by Mamata Shankar Dance Company | Kolkata

Описание: A Divine Synthesis of Poetry, Soul, and Movement.

Witness a rare and powerful tribute to the spirit of India. Recorded live at the Narkel Danga Sports Ground, Kasba, Kolkata on January 2, 2026, this performance brings together the legendary Padmashree Smt. Mamata Shankar and her world-renowned Mamata Shankar Dance Company.

The Composition:
This unique compilation weaves together the timeless verses of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay with the profound praise of mother India written by Swami Vivekananda. The narrative depth is further elevated by the distinctive voice of Kabir Suman, whose reading grounds the performance in intellectual and emotional gravity.

Historical Context:
The music of Vande Mataram carries a legacy of over 150 years. This performance honors that evolution:

The Original Roots: The poem was first set to music in the 1870s by Jadunath Bhattacharya (Jadu Bhatta) of the Bishnupur gharana, composed in Raga Kafi.

The Nationalist Awakening: It was Rabindranath Tagore who composed the melody that transformed the poem into a national anthem, famously performing it at the 1896 Indian National Congress session in Calcutta.

By blending the grace of the Uday Shankar style of dance with these historic literary foundations, the Mamata Shankar Dance Company reclaims the anthem for a new generation.

Performance Credits:
Choreography: Padmashree Smt. Mamata Shankar
Troupe: Mamata Shankar Dance Company
Narration/Reading: Kabir Suman
Event: Live at Kasba, Kolkata (January 2, 2026)



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