Cadets of Sainik School Nalanda treated to rich Dhrupad

PATNA: Nearly 400 cadets attended a virtual ‘Dhrupad Gayan’ programme organized by Sainik School Nalanda in association with SPIC MACAY on Saturday.
Dhrupad maestro Pt Abhay Narayan Mallick, who belongs to the Darbhanga Gharana, mesmerized the cadets with his melodious recital. Welcoming him, cadet Aryan said, “Pt Abhay has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi, for his contribution to the Hindustani vocal music.”
Cadet Divanshu added, “Pandit ji has not only performed widely, but popularized the Dhrupad music of his gharana all over.His renderings of Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri, and Bhajan are very popular in India, Germany and France.”
Later, an interactive session was organized where the cadets asked questions about the different aspects of Dhrupad. Pt Abhay thanked the school for giving the students an opportunity to learn about Hindustani classical music.
Principal Col Tamojeet Biswas expressed his gratitude towards Pt Abhay for entertaining the audiences and answering their questions.
Vice-principal, wing commander P S Gujral, and chief coordinator of the event, Pramod Kumar, also took part in the virtual programme.