The Surangama troupe, led by Dr. Pushpa Prasad and her daughters Sumisha, Nimisha, and Piyusha Shankar, performs a stylized version of folk dancing and singing called "Nautanki". Dr. Prasad is a highly trained and awarded artist who directs the troupe. Sumisha Shankar is an ex-army captain and trained classical dancer who explores her roots through her mother's folk repertoire. The troupe has performed internationally in places like the Netherlands, the Caribbean, and across India at various festivals and events.

5. The Repertoire
Surangama focuses
on catering to the
stylized version of the
“Nautanki” flavor of
the folk lore which in
sync with
choreography and
dramatization acquires
a global appeal.

6. The Canvas
• Interactive
presentation.
• Explaining the
grammar and
importance of the act to
the audience.
• Visual enhancement by
stylizing the narrative
and the songs.

7. The Troupe
Surangama – The trio of sisters
Sumisha, Nimisha and Piyusha
Shankar takes the tradition of
folk singing and dancing a step
ahead in-sync with their mother
Dr Pushpa Prasad.

9. Dr Pushpa Prasad
Qualification
Educational - M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professional- Nritya Prabhakar,
Sangeet Bhaskar
Present Status
Graded A.I.R. artist in Folk Song.
Empanelled By ICCR, Govt. of India
Director of Surangama Kala Kendra
Editor of ‘Surangama’ Magazine.
Executive member of NCZCC, India
Awards Conferred
National Award for Teachers, 1992
Lok Samman by Sanskar Bharti, 1999
Women Empowerment Award 2001.

10. Creative Signatures
Directed award winning socially relevant dance
dramas in Bhojpuri .
Lok Rang, Archna & Mahima Tohar Ba Apar
audio album released in bhojpuri
Published Sangeet Parichay - an introduction to
classical vocal
Published Pratibimb a reflection of her poetic
instincts.

12. Sumisha Shankar
An Ex-Army Captain and a
trained classical dancer from
National Institute of Kathak,
Delhi the very much talented and
powerhouse of innovative and
creative ideas ..Sumisha’s foray
into exploring her roots as a
tribute to her mother’s folk
repertoire has achieved a global
appeal.
Kala Ghoda International Arts Festival , Mumbai 2008

19. India Festival , Den Haag . The Royal Theatre ,Netherlands

21. Dr Pushpa & daughters with Ms. Portia Simpson, Prime Minister of Jamaica

22. Dr Pushpa & daughters with the Vice-President of Suriname

23. Surangama conducted about 15 workshops for the benefit of the local people

24. 163rd
Indian Arrival Day, Trinidad

25. Concerts
India Festival ,The Royal Theatre, Den Haag, Netherlands
Prithvi festival , Mumbai
South America (Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname) , ICCR ,2007
Pratiba Utsav, Rabindra Natya Mandir Patna
Kala Ghoda Festival, Art Festival, Mumbai
ICCR Lucknow
Army Ordnance Corps Day celebrations, Mumbai
National Youth Festival, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India, Jharkhand
AWWA Meet NCC Auditorium, New Delhi
International Conference on the heritage of Nalanda, Bihar
Ardha Kumbh and Magh Mela, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
India International Trade Fair (IITF), New Delhi
Wagad Mahotsava (Bihar’s traditional folk) Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Harihar Kshetra Mela, Sonpur, Bihar
Bodh Mahostava, Bodh-Gaya, Bihar
International Kulu Dussehra Folk Dance Festival, Kulu, Himachal Pradesh
National Youth Festival, Kolkata

26. Working as an active volunteer “Surangama” in various activities like
•Pulse Polio Immunization Program
•Awareness Program for Leprosy eradication, Aids, Road Safety & Consumer
Protection
•Literacy campaign
•Blood donation camps
•Fund collection for Kargil war martyrs
•Cultural awareness and motivational program in villages
•Tsunami relief fund
• Active participation in various programs organized by Red Cross Society,
•Environment protection program including awareness campaign for tree
plantation and water conservation.

27. +91-9833261290
www.surangama.in
info@surangama.in
shankarsumisha@gmail.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXbuy9WlF5M (Kajari)