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Routes 2 Roots Launches Books on Classical Art Forms

Routes 2 Roots Launches Books on Classical Art Forms

As a first, Routes 2 Roots launched three books on Hindustani Classical Vocal Music, Kathak and Bharatanatyam, in a star-studded launch event held in the heart of Delhi at the India Habitat Centre on 7th February 2025. The event was attended by Member of Lok Sabha Shri Ajay Bhatt, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Ms Amita Prasad Sarabhai - IRAS and Mr Vinod Duggal former Governor who also launched the books with luminaries of arts - Padmashri Odissi dancer Kiran Segal, Grammy Award winner flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, the authors Dr Anirban Bhattacharya, Richa Jain and Dr Varun Khanna, as well as Routes 2 Roots Founders Tina Vachani and Rakesh Gupta with Parragon Publishers MD Vineet Sharma.

Members of the artiste fraternity, Routes 2 Roots faculty and barons from the media and advertising industry were present in large numbers to witness the launch of the books, the first in a series to be launched by the NGO in different art forms. The books are an extension of the cultural education program run by the NGO to teach sixteen different disciplines of performing arts to over two crore students across India as well as students overseas. They aim to educate lovers of Hindustani Classical Vocal music, Kathak and Bharatanatyam, across ages about the history and origins of the art forms and their evolution over centuries from the origins to the current practices. The books take the readers through the concept of different gharanas, schools and bani-s, along with their unique facets that emanate from various influences and styles brought in by the practitioners over generations. Attractively produced, they are a must-read for students and music and dance lovers.

The launch event also included a panel discussion featuring the authors and the Guests of Honour, Kiran Segal and Rakesh Chaurasia. They participated in an engaging discussion on classical art forms and the integration of modern technology to promote and propagate them. The event concluded with a dinner that lingered well into the night. A look at some of the most iconic moments from the evening!!

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