NSD's 15-day theatre festival from Jan 6

New Delhi, Jan 2 (UNI) The ninth edition of the National School of Drama's 'Bharat Rang Mahotsav' will be held from January 6 for 15 days.

The festival, to be launched by Union Tourism Minister Ambika Soni, will have 52 performances, including 13 from Australia, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Germany and Uzbekistan.

Indian plays will feature directors like Prasanna, Nadira Babbar, Sunil Shanbaq, Zuleikha Chaudhary and Koushik Sen.

International dance theatre groups will also be part of the festival. Renowned German dancer-cum-choreographer Sasha Waltz will perform at the inauguration ceremony.

Besides, Indian dancers, including Geeta Chandran and Padmini Chettur will also take part in the festival.

This edition of the festival will pay tribute to director Alyque Padamsee and choreographer Narender Sharma.

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