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CM Yogi Inaugurates Renovated Natya Akademi, Honors Theatre Legends

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the renovated complex of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, featuring new auditoriums. He honored numerous veteran artists and alumni during the Golden Jubilee Theatre Festival celebrations. The Chief Minister also watched a theatrical performance based on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel 'Anandamath'. He expressed his views on the power of theatre on social media, paying homage to the institution's contributors.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Honors Artists at Natya Akademi Golden Jubilee

  • Inaugurated renovated academy complex
  • Honored artists & alumni
  • Watched play 'Anandamath'
  • Marked 50 years of institution
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CM Yogi watches theatrical performance of 'Anandamath', honours artists and alumni

UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates renovated Bharatendu Natya Akademi, watches 'Anandamath' play, and honors veteran artists and alumni.

"When emotions transform into words... that, in the truest sense, is 'Theatre'. - Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, April 5

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the renovated complex of Bharatendu Natya Akademi, including two state-of-the-art auditoriums and also honoured artists and alumni.

He also released a magazine titled Rangved and undertook a tour of exhibition while participating in the inaugural programme of the 'Golden Jubilee Theatre Festival' organised on Sunday. The Chief Minister also watched a theatrical adaptation of the novel Anandamath, authored by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

The event was the completion of 50 years of the establishment of Bharatendu Natya Akademi, the Centre for the Promotion of Art and Culture.

Earlier, Dr Ratishankar Tripathi, Chairman of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, welcomed the UP Chief Minister by presenting him with an *Angavastra* (traditional stole) and a memento.

A heart-warming also unfolded at the event, as a young girl approached the stage and sought the Chief Minister's blessings by touching his feet. The latter gave her a chocolate and encouraged her to excel in her studies.

Among the artists and alumni, who were honoured by the Chief Minister included Kiran Bisaria (Lakhimpur Kheri), Padma Shri Ram Gopal Bajaj (New Delhi), Padma Shri Dr Anil Rastogi (Lucknow), Prof. Ajay Malkani (Ranchi), Ravishankar Khare (Gorakhpur), Chitra Mohan (Prayagraj), Manju Brajnandan Sharma (Saharanpur), Munish Sappal (Mumbai), Dr Devendra Kumar Tripathi (Prayagraj), Dr Ajit Saigal (Varanasi), Rakesh Nigam (Lucknow), Pramod Singh Rana (Agra), Alok Pandey (Shahjahanpur), Kushal Dubey (Jaunpur), and Rakesh Pandey (Bhadohi).

CM Yogi also took to X to share photographs from the Bharatendu Natya Akademi's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

"When emotions transform into words, words into performance, and when that performance evolves into a collective consciousness that steers society in a new direction-that, in the truest sense, is 'Theatre', he wrote on X.

He further wrote, "May this golden journey of the Bhartendu Natya Akademi continue to move forward ceaselessly. I pay homage to the memory of Raj Bisaria Ji, who played a pivotal role in advancing the Akademi, and extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to everyone."

- IANS

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Priya S
The moment with the little girl was so sweet! It shows a human side to our leaders. Also, honoring artists from across the state and country is a wonderful gesture. Culture is the soul of our nation.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but I hope this isn't just a one-off event. The government needs to ensure consistent funding and support for regional theatre and artists throughout the year, not just at jubilee celebrations.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Indian culture, it's fantastic to see such high-level recognition for the arts. The quote CM Yogi shared on X about theatre steering society is very profound. The new auditoriums will be a boon for performers.
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Rohit P
'Vande Mataram' from Anandamath gives me goosebumps every time. Glad to see our cultural roots being celebrated and preserved. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Kiran H
Honouring legends like Padma Shri Ram Gopal Bajaj sir is so important. They are the pillars of Indian theatre. I hope the younger generation gets inspired by such events to take up the arts.

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