Srishti Recitation and Drama Training Centre celebrated its 21st annual function at Agartala Town Hall with cultural performances, social initiatives, and honours for artists, showcasing a blend of artistry, compassion, and community spirit despite challenges of power disruptions.
The Agartala Town Hall in Agartala came alive on Sunday evening as Srishti Recitation and Drama Training Centre celebrated its 21st annual function with a blend of artistry, compassion, and cultural vibrancy.
The programme drew an enthusiastic audience and was attended by distinguished guests — Subrata Chakraborty, Chairman of the Cultural Advisory Committee, along with eminent artists Kumar Shankar Pal and Dipankar Bardhan Roy. The programme witnessed severe power disruptions time and again in the Agartala Town Hall, which does not have a generator despite being an important city auditorium.
The evening was not only about cultural expression but also about social responsibility. Like previous years, five AMC labourers were honoured with Puja gift hampers and one month’s ration. A touching moment came when a meritorious yet underprivileged student, Anima Sarkar, was presented with a cash assistance of ₹5,000 along with festive gifts, underlining Srishti’s commitment to nurturing both art and humanity.
The Srishti Samman for this year was conferred upon cultural contributors Ajanta Bardhan Roy and Pushpita Chakraborty, recognising their dedication to literature and the performing arts.
Founder and guiding force of Srishti, Gopa Sengupta, delivered the welcome address, reflecting on the centre’s journey over two decades. Sengupta also performed a short play which was warmly received by the audience.
The programme presented a variety of performances — from children’s recitations that charmed the audience with innocence to mature dramatic presentations that carried depth and emotion. The mix of poetry, skits, and short plays created an engaging cultural mosaic, embodying the very ethos of Srishti as a platform for artistic growth.
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Anchored with ease and warmth by Subhashish Kar, the evening maintained a smooth flow, allowing each performance and moment of recognition to shine in its own right. The 21st annual celebration of Srishti on rain soaked Sunday stood out not just as a cultural festivity but also as an affirmation of community, compassion, and creativity — reminding Agartala once again of the enduring power of the arts to inspire and uplift.
