Deserted ruins along the dividing line begin to breathe under the spell of a starry night. As the shadows emerge out of the stone carvings they feel painful grief in the air. They reciprocate through melodious expressions and create space for joy and happiness even when faced by gloom and despair.

Sanmvedna reflects the thoughts of Sufis and Saints through sensitive poetry of Ramanath Awasthy and Bashir Badra. Through a mix of Geet and Gazal, Sanmvedna symbolizes the mix of two languages, two cultures, two societies, two nations which though different are still in unison at heart. The vision of the composition slowly expands to move beyond the Indian Subcontinent. It seeks to absolve all discord and hatred threatening to divide and annihilate entire humanity. As the shadows fall back in their stone carvings they leave a message of harmony flowing towards every heart.

Artistic Features

In Sanmvedna Neelam Verma, disciple of Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj has utilized the inherent rhythmic and expressional beauty of Kathak to convey a message of universal happiness. The composition is a testimony of her creative energy and meticulous dedication. She has managed to dispense off with the routine mechanical display of tukras and toras and yet preserve the traditional frame of this Classical Dance form. The presentation uses the remarkable work of Ramanath Awasthy and Bashir Badra who write simple but emotionally charged poetry. Their verses are aesthetically interwoven by Neelam to frame a well consolidated story line.

Imaginative incorporation of multimedia visual projection on the screen at strategic points is a unique concept which enhances the appeal of the composition and makes it an interesting viewing.. Melodious vocal is rendered by Himanshu Joshi , Mita Pundit and Suparna Acharya. Music by Pt. A. Vashishta is sweet and soulful.

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