Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was created in 1952.
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Natak was created in 1975.
when the natak shows became popular
Marathi Natak are stage plays that are carried out throughout the world. They are famous for their theatrical drama; Marathi Natak originated in India.
There are 8 styles of Classical dance in India (classified by the Sangeet Natak Akademi). They are: 1) Kathak (North Indian) 2) Bharata Natyam - Current home is Chennai, South India 3) Odissi or Orissi - Orissan style, arguably the oldest Indian dance style - 3000 years old 4) Kathakali - South Indian style, focus on storytelling 5) Kuchipudi - from Andhra Pradesh. Similar to Bharata Natyam, but less geometrical 6) Manipuri - From Manipur. Focus on Krishna and Radha 7) Sattriya - Assamese dance. Created in the 15th century 8) Mohiniattam - South Indian - from Kerala. Non classical: "Bollywood dance" better known as The Dance of Indian Cinema. A modern style rooted from films. An amalgamation of street dance, jazz, ballet and Classical Indian.
Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam - Tamil Classical Dance Odissi - Oriya Classical dance Kuchipudi - Telugu Classical dance Manipuri - Manipuri Classical Dance Mohiniaattam - Malayali Classical Dance Sattriya - Assamese Classical Dance Kathakali - Malayali Classical Dance Kathak - Hindi Classical Dance
Difference between naatak and ekanki
LOKESH ANAND one of the most outstanding Shehnai player of India. He has the benefit of early initiation in the art of Shehnai playing from his father Sh.Kalicharan ji at the age of eight. Later he has received four years of intensive training from Shehnai legends such as Pt. Anant Lal Ji & Pt.Daya Shankar ji from 1994 -1998. He has also been blessed and inspired by Pt. Rajendra Prasanna.At Present he is under the care and strict guidance of "Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji". Association with Pandit ji has influenced lokesh's music so much, that it has given a new direction to his repertoire which is a blend of both instrumental and vocal styles.Lokesh's Shehnai playing is characterized by an immaculate blowing and fingering techniques, command over Laya, Richness and clarity of swaras. All this innate Artistry and technical brilliance combined with a rare and exquisite emotional quality has made him a unique Shehnai Player which differs from others.He has completely revolutionized the technique and approach of Shehnai Playing.Lokesh has performed almost in all major music festivals in India such as.Taj Mahotsav,Agra.Vishnu Digamber Sangeet Sammelan.Kal Ke Kalakar Sangeet Sammelan.Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan.Awadh Sandhya, U.P. Sangeet Natak AcademyMegh Malhar FestivalBadri Kedar MahotsavSangeetanjali Music FestivalAutumn Festival ,NainitalAshique Ali Khan Music SocietyArpan Music FestivalRajesthan Sangeet Natak AcademyAbhinave Kala ParishadSangeet Prtibha Festival of Young MusicianPt.Moti Ram Pt.Mani Ram Music Festivaletc. to name a few.He has been honored with The Tital of "Shehnai Ratna" for the year 2010. Other prestigious awards are the Abhinav Kala Samman "Sangeet Sadhak" ,"Sangeet Ratna" and"Surmani", to name a few.Lokesh has won the acclaim of discerning audiences and critics worldwide. His Lecture Demonstrations and Workshops in Shehnai,which have been highly appreciated in abroad.He has performed in some of the most prestigious International Festivals internationally which also featured some of the most famous musicians of the world. Some selected ones are: Festival of India in japan, Festival of India inNepal, Festival of India in Bhutan, Scintillating Melodies,Malaysia, presented by Indian High Commission, Kulalampur, Scintillating Melodies,Singapore, and also performed in so many countries like Thailand, Hong kong,Russia, Portugal, etc, to name a few.
The cast of Jeevan Natak - 1935 includes: Shivrani Rampiary Trikamlal Alaknanda Nirmal Bannerjee Gulam Jilani Sham Durga Khote as Miss Queen Lavji Lavangia Nandkishore Mehra Mane Pahelwan
Ravinder Ravi has written: 'Suraj natak' 'Mera kav - nat lok'