Chilanga Nadam 2016 Invitation Card Chilanga Nadam is a classical dance program of Bharata Natyam of 6 talented young dancers, who are showcasing their first on-stage performance (Arangetram). Bharata Natyam by Rachita – Nidhi – Anshita – Bhavya – Pratishtha – Sneha (Disciples of Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran)

1. Invitation
3rd June, 2016

2. Gurukulam – IIPA
Indian Institute for Performing Arts (IIPA), the premium institution for
imparting Classical Music & Dance training, is the pioneering one of its
kind in Kingdom of Bahrain. IIPA is one among the very few of this nature
in the entire Gulf Region which provides classes at par with the level of
University Degree/Post Graduation under the able guidance of its Principal,
Shri. Ambilikuttan. The five streams of IIPA i.e.: the Carnatic & Hindustani Vocals, Indian
Classical Dances, Western & Eastern Instruments and Drawing & Painting are being headed
by eminent and highly motivated faculty. The Institute is committed to propagate the real
and constructive values of Music & Arts for the betterment of society without any barriers.
GURU – Smt. Shobha Ramachandran
Smt. Shobha Ramachandran is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer with 35 years of
experience in classical dancing. She is accredited with post diploma in Bharatanatyam,
Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi. In Bharatanatyam she initially took training in the
Kalamandalam style and subsequently achieved perfection in Kalakshetram under the
guidance of the famous Guru Smt. Kalakshetram Nalini Jayanthi. She learnt Kuchipudi dance
under the training of Shri. Chinna Sathyam, a famous Guru cum artist from Tamil Nadu,
India and received intensive coaching from Smt. Mohana Thulasi, Ernakulam for 8 years. She
worked with famous Guru Shri. Chellappan and Smt. Bhavani Chellappan at Keralanadanam.
In 1975, she joined Bharathiya Nrutya Kalalayam (Ballet Group) as an artist and performed all
over India. As a teacher she worked with different dance schools and produced more than
hundreds of prodigies to excel in classical dance. Smt. Shobha is now heading the South
Indian section of IIPA since last 6 years.

3. With the Grace of Almighty and Blessings of Elders
We cordially solicit your gracious presence with family on the occasion of
By Rachita – Nidhi – Anshita – Bhavya – Pratishtha – Sneha
(Disciples of Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran)
On Friday 3rd June, 2016 at 5:30 pm
At Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School, Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Please join us for dinner after the programme
With Best Compliments from
Sandeep Dhummi
Anupa Dhummi
Kailas Wadke
Sheela Wadke
Ashok Kumar
Vijaya Ashok
Byju Vijayaraj
Maya Byju
Muthu V
Amudha Muthu
Anil P Nair
Swapna Anil
Chief Guest
Shri. Anand Prakash
Second Secretary, Embassy of India,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Guest of Honour
Shri. Radhakrishna Pillai
President–BKS
PBS Recipient

4. Rachita Dhummi
Rachita, daughter of Anupa and Sandeep
Dhummi, a XII grade student at Indian
School Bahrain is a blend of hard work,
intelligenceandhaspassiontowardsdance.
She started learning Bharatanatyam
at the age of 11. Pursued her initial
training under Guru Smt. Rekha
Babu and presently guided by
well-known Guru Smt. Shobha
Ramachandran.
Rachita an Indian cultural enthusiast,
is keen on showcasing classical
forms of art. She has participated in
variety of dance competitions like
Cinematic, Western and Arabic dance at
the youth festival in Indian school. One
of her major performance was for IIPA in
“Lankaayanam”an extravagance dance
drama, where she got lot of accolades.
Arangetram is a life time event for a
dancer. Just not in dance but to grow
in confidence to take the stage of art
and life.

5. Nidhi, daughter of Sheela and KailasWadke,
is a IX grade student at the Indian School,
Bahrain. She started learning dance at the
tender age of 6 under the guidance of
Guru Smt. Rekha Babu at IIPA for 2 years
and subsequently pursuing perfection
in Bharatanatyam dance under the able
guidance and well talented Guru
Smt. Shobha Ramachandran.
During her learning years, she had
the privilege of performing at various
prestigious events. Her passion for dance
continues to help shape and define
her and she is constantly looking for
new opportunities to grow and
showcase Indian classical dance
forms to the world. Nidhi aspires to
pursue other dance forms in the
near future.
Nidhi is a Gavelier and young
speaker at MMI Gavels Club.
She is also a BalVikas student
at SSE, Bahrain.
Nidhi Wadke

6. Anshita Nair
Anshita, daughter of Vijaya and Ashok
Kumar, a IX grade student of Indian School
Bahrain.
Shehasalwayshadakeeninterestandpassion
for dance. We parents encouraged
her to fulfil her dream.
She started pursuing the divine art of
Bharatanatyam at the age of nine from IIPA.
She has blossomed into a fine dancer under
the able guidance and blessings of Guru
Smt. Shobha Ramachandran.
She has performed at several functions
and competitions in School level. Besides
her passion to dancing and music, she
enjoys reading, drawing and painting.
Anshita aspires to pursue more dance
forms in her upcoming life. May god bless
her to fulfil all her ambitions.

7. Bhavya, daughter of Maya and Byju is very
passionate about Bharatanatyam. It is this
passion for dance and the able tutelage of
Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran at Indian
Institute of Performing Arts (IIPA) has
enabled Bhavya to blossom into a beautiful
and expressive dancer. Intense training, a
passion for this classical Indian dance form
and hours of disciplined practice under
her Guru, has today accumulated in the
form of this arangetram. She has been
learning this art from IIPA since the
age of seven.
A student of class IX at the New
Millennium School, Bahrain, Bhavya
always had an ear for music and
distinct love for dance. Her obedience,
dedication and commitment have
earned her opportunities to perform
in several group performances. Apart
from dance, she enjoys photography,
listening to music and reading.
Bhavya Byju

8. Pratishtha Muthu
Pratishtha, daughter of Amudha and Muthu
is a grade VIII student from NMS-DPS. She
has a cute little brother Rohan who is
in grade VI. She passionately started
learning Bharatanatyam at a tender
age of 6 from Guru Smt. Sowmiya for
2 years and thereafter came under the
tutelage of very experienced and well
talentedGuruSmt.ShobaRamachandran.
By performing Bharatanatyam she
feels blessed to get connected to
the Cosmos and celebrates
the eternal universe with
the Bharatanatyam dance.
Pratishtha is a mesmerizing and vivid
young speaker, she is a Gavelier and
president of the MMI Gavel club. A
very active participant of Chinmaya
mission’s Balvihar in Bahrain. Also,
she learns karate (Budokan style)
passionately and currently holds
a Brown belt.

9. Sneha S Nair
Sneha, daughter of Swapna Anil and
Anil P Nair is a VIII grade student at Indian
School Bahrain. She started learning
Bharatanatyam under Guru
Smt. Shobha Ramachandran
at IIPA for 4 years. Through
her learning years she has
participated in many dance
performances and competitions
at Indian School Bahrain, Youth Festival
and other organisations. Apart from
dance, she enjoys drawing and
painting.
Dance is an outlet for her
creativity and she wishes to
learn other forms of dance as
well. Please accept our respects
and regards to all of you.

10. Programme Schedule
Item Ragam Talam Participants
Ganesha Vanadanam Sreeranjini Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Pushpanjali Amritha Varshini, Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Naatta & Revathi Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Allaripu Hamasadhwani Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Jathiswaram Vasantha Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Shabdam Kambhoji Misra Chappu Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Kathak
Folk Dance
Thodayam Naatta Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Dashavatharam Shanmukha Priya Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Keerthanam Naatta Kurinchi Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Krishna Padam Arabhi Adi Talam Anshita Nair & Nidhi Wadke
Varnam Hindolam Adi Talam Rachita Dhummi
Devi Padam Saveri Adi Talam Sneha S Nair & Pratishtha Muthu
Varnam Neelambari Adi Talam Bhavya Byju
Padam Kaappi Adi Talam Anshitha Nair
Varnam Mayamalavagaula Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke
Shiva padam Vasantha Adi Talam Rachita Dhummi & Bhavya Byju
Varnam Vachaspathi Adi Talam Sneha S Nair
Padam Addaana Adi Talam Pratishtha Muthu
Thillana Amritha Varshini Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair,
Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu
Fusion & Mangalam (Kathak, Folk & Bharatanatyam)

11. Pratishtha Bhavya Sneha Guru Anshita Rachita Nidhi

12. Location: Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School,
Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Near Manazel & Danube Showroom.
Our special thanks to Shri. Ambilikuttan – Principal IIPA, Kingdom of Bahrain