30 participate in dance, music contests

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, June 15

Apeejay College of Fine Arts organised Futura Fiesta, an all-India dance and singing competition, which attracted 80 entries from all over the country. As many as 30 entries were shortlisted for performance on the day of the event.

Renowned artistes from the world of music -- Yuvraj Hans, Shankar Sahni and Vivek Sahni, and from the world of dance -- Rohit Chawla, Manisha Mishra and Kumar Ravi were the judges for the competition.

Dr Neerja Dhingra congratulated the winners and said dedication and whole hearted commitment was necessary to excel in performing arts. She also congratulated the departments of music and dance of the college for the grand success of such a magnificent program.

Results: Singing (junior category): Dilraj Kaur 1, Harsifat Kaur/Chinmay 2 and Aditi/Sukhmanjot 3; singing (senior category): Anil 1, Harjinder/Steevon 2 and Parmeet 3; dance (classical category): Pranamya and Taranjot, special prize under-16 Harsimer Kaur; dance (semi-classical category): 1. Shubhaswee 1, Radhika 2 and Manya Chawla 3; dance (western category): Vrinda/Chanchal 1, Narinder 2 and Radhey 3; dance (folk category): Sukoon 1, Anustika 2 and Manya Rajput 3.