Guwahati: The third edition of Sankaradeva Movement, started out as an attempt to promote the ideals of the 15th century saint Sankaradeva and to propagate the culture of Assam across India, was held in Mumbai on Sunday.
It was promoted by Trend MMS, a socio-political organization of Assam, in collaboration with NCPA, well known for promoting Art and Culture in the country. Entrepreneur and Cultural Activist Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organizer of Sankaradeva Movement, said, ‘Mahapurush Sankaradeva, the greatest Assamese of all time was a versatile personality – a saint, poet, dramatist, actor, sculptor, painter and most importantly a social engineer who united the heterogeneous society of Assam. However, we felt that the multifaceted genius hasn’t got his recognition outside Assam, hence the need for a movement such as this.’
‘We have been really overwhelmed by the kind of response we have received in Mumbai – it really has been unprecedented and much more than the previous editions,’ he added, in a statement from Mumbai.
The morning saw a discussion on the relevance of Sankaradeva in Modern India in which eminent luminaries like Governor of Assam JB Patnaik, Brand Ambassador of Sankaradeva Movement -Actor Victor Banerjee, Actor Adil Hussain, reputed Vaishnavi scholar Dr. Sunil Kothari, Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, eminent writer and Addl DGP, Assam and Swapnil Baruah, Commissioner, Cultural Affairs department, Government of Assam, participated. In the evening, a cultural programme was organised to showcase the colorful culture of Assam.
The star-studded function saw performances in the presence of celebrated personalities from the film industry like Hariharan, Pritam, Shantanu Moitra, Resul Pookutty, among others.
Reputed Marathi singer Ashwini Bhide Deshpande and Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota enthralled the audience with Borgeet in the function which was hosted by famous TV presenter Sidharth Kak. Dance Drama, ‘Chordhora Jhumura’, was performed by top Assamese actresses, famous Naga Folk singer Guru Rewben Mashangva rocked the crowd with his mesmerizing Naga folk blues in a unique fusion performance along with Kalpana Patowary.
The function was rounded off by Zubin Garg. (UNI)