Cultural Activities

International Cultural Exchange

Priyadarshni Academy felt the need to project the greatness of our country and the richness and diversity of Indian culture to the world. Cultural exchanges were seen as a fruitful platform to project our rich culture. The first international cultural exchange took place with students of Osaka University, Japan, performing in India. The 17-member troupe led by Prof Tomio Mizokami, consisted of Japanese students of Hindi literature from Osaka University of Oriental Studies. The first performance took place on January 4, 1997 in collaboration with Jai Hind College in its auditorium. The Japanese students staged renowned Hindi plays ‘Parda Uthne Se Pehle’ (by Rajendra Kumar Sharma) and ‘Pyar Kaise Hota Hai’ (by Mr. Ramashankar Nishesh). After the first program received great appreciation from the audience, the Academy built a healthy relationship with Osaka University for hosting such international cultural exchange programs in subsequent years. In 1999, students from the University came again and performed a social comedy titled ‘Kaya Kalp’ in Hindi. This activity opened doors for a global audience to come and experience the diversity in Indian culture, languages and the people. The hospitality and warmth of our people made it a wholesome experience.

Events and Highlights

Kaya Kalp:

Date: March 2, 1999 Event: Hindi Play “Kaya Kalp”, a social comedy.

Enacted by: A group of 14 Japanese students from Osaka University of Oriental Studies, under the guidance of Prof. Tomio Mizokami.

Venue: Nehru Centre Auditorium Special Guest : Dr. S. D. Karnik, former Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai University.

Dignitaries present: Mr. Yoshio Yamagishi, Consul General of Japan, and Mr. S. P. Godrej, prominent industrialist.

Highlights: The play was part of the Academy’s International cultural exchange Programme.

Pyar Kaise Hota Hai:

Date: Jan 5, 1997

Event: Hindi Play “Pyar Kaise Hota Hai” by Mr. Ramashankar Nisesh.

Venue: Nehru Centre.

Performed by: 17-member troupe of Japanese students of Hindi literature at Osaka University of Oriental Studies led by Prof. Tomio Mizokami.

Hosted by: Priyadarshni Academy and MMK College.

Inauguration: Mr. Pramod Navalkar, Minister for Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.

Parda Uthne Se Pehle:

Date: Jan 4, 1997

Event: Hindi Play “Parda Uthne Se Pehle” by Rajendra Kumar Sharma.

Venue: Jai Hind Auditorium.