ZEST & DANDIYA


Literary and cultural activities prove to be a valuable lens to view the inner world of the students. It is a tool to enable holistic development and takes the students to the next milestones of their growth stories. At JIMS, several opportunities to hone the latent talents of the students are provided, as academics complement skill-based activities to script the success sagas of our students.

The annual fest of JIMS “Zest and Dandiya” is a unique platform to unlock the talents in the students of the Jagannath Group of Institutions. The one-day high-spirited fest showcased talents from all the four campuses of JIMS in streams such as instrumental, dance, singing, dramatics and fashion show.

The fest started off at around 10am with inauguration by directors Dr J K Batra (JIMS Kalkaji), Dr RK Dhar (JIMS Vasant Kunj), Dr. M. P. Singh (JIMS Lajpat Nagar) and Dr. R. K. Raghuvanshi  (JIMS Greater Noida). The lamp lighting was accompanied by Ganesh Vandana.  




Following this the students clad in white and golden paid a rich tribute to Goddess Saraswati through a soulful dance performance. The dance performance was a team effort by the students of JIMS Vasant Kunj and JIMS Greater Noida. The awe captivating performance enchanted the audience and set the mood for the day.


After this the roller coaster ride of fun passed into the hands of some of the most lively anchors who, till the very end, kept the audiences engaged with their witty repartees  and playful antics.
External Scrutiny
The events this time were judged solely by professionals from the industry-a break from the tradition of having both internal and external judges on the panel. The judges for the first half of the show were Mr. Yuvraj, a theater personality groomed at the National School of Drama and Ms.Sanya, a professional Bharatnatyam dancer. For the second half, the judges were Ms. Bhawna, a dance choreographer and Ms. Shivani Singh, Mrs. India.

Solo Singing
Solo singers from all the four campuses of JIMS infused energy and mesmerized audience with their profound rendition. Moving from one recital to another, the singers proved their singing prowess to an eager audience. The first position in this category was shared by JIMS Vasant Kunj and JIMS Kalkaji. The second position was bagged by JIMS Greater Noida.

Solo Instrumental
Breaking the silence of the auditorium now was guitars, dhols and drums.  Yes, it was time for the audience to listen to some beautiful compositions by the young musicians from JIMS! Combining tabla and face tapping –popularly called beat boxing, the young maestro Saurav Ghosh (B.A.L.L.B.) from Greater Noida bagged the first prize in the segment. The second position was a tie between JIMS, Vasant Kunj and JIMS, Kalkaji. The performers had the audience swaying with the beats of tabla and melodies of electric guitars.

Duet Singing
Next on day’s agenda was duet singing. Two participants from each team synchronized sur and taal to recreate enchanting melodies. The recital of song ‘kachchi doriyaan’, sung by the students of JIMS Vasant Kunj was a clear choice for the first prize; ‘Banno chali sauraal’ rendered by the students of Greater Noida was adjudged second in this category. External Judges for the event were Mr Sanjay Suneja and Mr Yuvraj Sharma.

Theatre Play
Drama and acting are fast becoming grounds for expressing the burning issues in society. The intellectually alive students of JIMS added value to the fest by depicting some of the most unendurable practices on the stage. The attitude of the society towards transgender, gays and women were some of the themes that the plays dealt with. The students of JIMS, Kalkaji, with its play based on ‘same sex orientation’ won the first prize; ‘Our attitude towards Transgender’ by the students of JIMS, Lajpat Nagar won the second prize. The segment was adjudged by external judges Sanjay Suneja and Yuvraj Sharma.


Solo Dance
What followed next was euphoria! The participants of solo dance performance enthralled the audience with their moves and took the show to an altogether new level of brilliance. Dancing to a medley of popular and classical tunes, the students from JIMS, Lajpat Nagar and JIMS, Greater Noida bagged the second prize in the category. The first prize, however, went to JIMS Kalkaji.
Dancing is incomplete without a partner coordinating steps with you. The test here is not simply restricted to coordination of gestures with music but also synchronizing them with your partner.
Duet Dance
The last event prior to the lunch break was duet dance and the participants mesmerized audience with their performance. The segment was adjudged by external judges Mr Sanjay Suneja and Mr Yuvraj Sharma. With some of the most captivating performances, students from JIMS, Lajpat Nagar won the first prize followed by JIMS Greater Noida and JIMS Vasant Kunj in the second slot.
Folk Dance
The folk tradition of India is truly outstanding. Starting from dances to celebrate festivals and weddings to dance forms designed to appease gods, Indians have mastered the art of graceful movements in the backdrop of melodious music. Carrying this legacy of talent most elegantly were the dance troupes of the four campuses of JIMS who combined most exquisitely the traditional costumes and songs with beautiful choreography. The beats of dandiya, garba and bhangra echoed and captured the attention of the audience. It was close call for the judges to declare the winning team. The first prize in this category was bagged by JIMS, Vasant Kunj and second by JIMS, Lajpat Nagar and JIMS, Kalkaji. Folk Dance was judged by external judges Ms Bhawana Dhavan and Ms Shivani Singh.



Group Dance
The beautiful tribute to the folk forms was followed by group dance demonstrating the ease with which the students could switch from a traditional form to a popular one. Here again there was a tie for the first place between JIMS, Vasant Kunj and JIMS, Kalkaji; the second prize was won by JIMS, Lajpat Nagar dance troupe that  showcased the retro dance form of the early 60’s-the on the stage. The event was judged by Ms Bhawana Dhavan and Ms Shivani Singh. 
Fashion Show

Fashion show, the most awaited event of the festival, displayed sartorial splendor. The students from all the four campuses competed with each other fiercely to get applause from the most discerning judges. The first prize in this category was won by JIMS, Vasant Kunj and the second by JIMS, Lajpat Nagar and JIMS, Kalkaji. Dandiya performance after the fashion show added the final touch of festivity to the day’s program.

The day of fun, frolic and accolades came to a closure with prize distribution.

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