Shadja foundation

31/12/2025

08/11/2025

✨ABHINANDAN✨️

A proud moment at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.

On 4th November, 30 eminent artistes from across India were honoured for their contribution to Indian Classical Music and Dance.

Among them were Guru Arunava Chanda, conferred with the Taal Bhushan Award,
and Guru Emeli Munshi, conferred with the Nritya Bhushan Award

A milestone for Shadja Foundation Performing Arts.
Gratitude. Pride. Excellence continues...

22/07/2025

🎶 A Day of Discipline, Dedication & Divine Art 🎶
On 20th July 2025, Shadja Foundation proudly hosted the Annual Practical Examination of the prestigious Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.

✨ Honoured to welcome Ustad Shamim Ahmed ji from Saharanpur, an eminent exponent of the Kairana Gharana, as the Chief Examiner, who diligently assessed over 250 examinees with utmost grace and precision.

🎤🎻🩰 The day witnessed the passionate participation of students from Vocal, Instrumental, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak disciplines, along with their dedicated mentors from Noida, Indirapuram, Vaishali, and East Delhi.

In esteemed presence of: 🎼 Guru Arunava Chanda – Founder Director, Shadja
🎼 Ustad Aslam Ali Khan – Founder, Ustad Ashique Ali Khan Memorial Sangeet Vidyalaya
🎼 Janab Abid Ali Khan – Renowned Musician
🎼 Guru Emeli Munshi Chanda – Artistic Director, Shadja

It was a day of inspiration, tradition, and excellence in the pursuit of classical arts.
Gratitude to all students, gurus, and supporters who made this day a grand success! 🌸

26/05/2025

Captivating presentation by Shadja Foundation, blending two classical dance forms in perfect harmony- "Shakti" by Team Shadja

16/05/2025

We are proud to share that our Founder Director, Guru Arunava Chanda, was honoured to be a part of the extraordinary journey of nurturing young artistic brilliance through the Pratibha Samvardhan programme.

Organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with NCERT, this visionary initiative brought together 103 Kala Utsav awardees and their mentors for a transformative 14-day immersive experience in Dance, Music, Drama, and Visual Arts.

Guru Arunava Chanda had the privilege of contributing as a mentor in Tabla, guiding young talents while also gaining from their boundless passion and creativity. The collaborative spirit among fellow artistes and the deep engagement with students made it a truly enriching and inspiring experience.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Sharbari Banerjee (Didi) for her visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and her deep sensitivity to both the arts and the artistes that made this initiative possible.

14/03/2025

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