‘Ko Aham’- A special cultural performance entitled as ‘Ko Aham’ was performed by Kathak maestro, Padamshri Sovana Narayan at Veethi Sankul Indoor Auditorium. She commenced her performance with ‘Saraswati Vandana’ and later performed Draupadi Cheer Haran, Yashodhara from life of Gautam Buddha and finally Ko Aham.
Shovana Narayan is a Kathak Maestro and an outstanding dancer. She is an incarnation of the great artistic and social traditions of India. She created a new and innovative style of performing arts by enriching it with a deeper and wider canvas of expression and dimensions. She has been awarded with Padmashri in 1992 and Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1999. Shovana Narayan established herself as a dancer during 1970s and the last four decades have seen her captivating audiences in numerous dance festivals. Trained by legendary Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj and Kundanlal Gangani at Kathak Kendra, Delhi, Shovana Narayan is known for her strong urge for experimentation. She has set a unique trend by redefining dance and often considered as a living legend in the field of art. Shovana is the first ever professional dancer who combines a full fledged career as a senior serving civil servant in the Government of India.
Date: March 9, 2015