Posted on 29 March 2026:
Colours of India 2026 Tripura: A Celebration of Music and Dance
The vibrant cultural tapestry of India finds a radiant expression in Colours of India 2026 Tripura, presented by Swaranjali Delhi in association with Manjir Agartala. On 17 April 2026 at Sukanta Academy, Indranagar, Agartala, West Tripura, audiences will be immersed in an evening of soulful music and graceful dance, where tradition and creativity converge.
The stage will come alive with the artistry of renowned performers—Shri Subrata De on sitar, Smt. Nibedita Bhattacharjee Bagchi and Shri Krishnadhan Lodh in vocal renditions, alongside the rhythmic brilliance of Shri Pandit Subir Thakur and Shri Saikat Chakraborty on tabla, and the melodic strains of Shri Siddhartha Sarkar on violin.
Shri Subrata De, a renowned sitarist, has mastered the profound styles of Dhrupad, Gayaki, Tankaari, Alaapang and Gatkaari, establishing himself among India’s finest classical musicians.
Born into a family where music is worship, he began learning sitar at the age of seven under Shri Amarjeet Singh, later refining his art with Shri Bauri Bandhu Sethi and the illustrious Shri Manilal Nag of the Bishnupur Gharana.
A cultural ambassador and panelist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Subrata De is also a graded artist of AIR. He founded Swaranjali, dedicated to nurturing art and artists, and has composed albums such as Meditation, Ganga and Panchatatwa. His creative spirit has given rise to new raagas including Lata, Ataal, Shikhashree and Jogiya Ranjani.
As educator and facilitator, he continues to guide institutions of Hindustani classical music, carrying forward tradition with devotion and innovation.
Nibedita Bhattacharjee’s journey through classical music unfolds like a symphony of devotion and discipline. Under the mentorship of Acharya Jayant Bose in Kolkata, her voice was sculpted with precision across sixteen formative years.
Her path deepened in Delhi with Smt. Sunanda Sharma Ji, disciple of the legendary Girija Devi Ji, weaving the rich tapestry of the Banaras Gharana into her repertoire. Further guidance from Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra at RASIPA, and Padma Shri Shanti Hiranand Ji, brought authenticity and grace rooted in tradition.
Today, under the tutelage of Pandit Devashish Dey Ji and Vidushi Tulika Ghosh, Nibedita Bhattacharjee blends heritage with innovation, carrying forward the timeless resonance of Hindustani classical music.
Shri Pandit Subir Thakur’s journey is a luminous tapestry of devotion and artistry—blessed with the rare honor of performing alongside legends such as Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj. Equally at home in the intricate rhythms of Kathak and the resonant beats of Tabla, he has carved a singular space in India’s cultural landscape. From the soulful strains of Pandit Buddhadeb Dasgupta to the timeless melodies of Pandit V.G. Jog, his collaborations echo tradition and excellence. A familiar presence on Doordarshan and All India Radio, his passion transcends borders, carrying the grace of Indian classical arts to audiences across the world.
Following the radiant recital, eminent dance ensembles—Nrityabhumi, Reformist Society, Dhwani, Rudraksh, Ghungru and Manjir—will weave rhythm into motion.
WITH SHRI UDAYSANKAR BHATTACHARJEE AS ANNOUNCER, SHEYASH LOGO AS MEDIA PARTNER, AND SWABDALOK ILLUMINATING LIGHT AND SOUND, THE EVENING PROMISES TO BE A LUMINOUS CELEBRATION OF INDIA’S ARTISTIC HERITAGE—AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH MELODY, RHYTHM AND DANCE.
