700 artistes rally for rivers at Sadaneera Samagam in Bhopal
Bhopal: Over 700 artists, dancers, poets, and filmmakers came together at Sadaneera Samagam, a six-day cultural conclave dedicated to raising awareness about India's deepening water crisis.
Organised at Bharat Bhavan by Veer Bharat Nyas and Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture and Tourism, the event that ends today, spotlighted rivers, lakes, aquatic animals and water bodies through powerful artistic and creative expressions.
From Bharatanatyam to poetry reading sessions, from documentaries to musical recitals, every performance was a call to action.
Padma awardee and classical dancer Geeta Chandran, who presented Prane Jalam, said: "From birth to last rites, water is intrinsic part of life and dance is my way of honouring our pristine heritage, the five elements and awakening public consciousness—especially among the youth.
For me it's not tokenism, but a gentle reminder to people that if we are not disciplined, there will be no life or heritage left."
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Actor-poet Piyush Mishra delivered stirring verses in the Nadi Nama segment, receiving a standing ovation. But he emphasised that art alone can't fix the problem: "Water conservation needs a robust, multi-pronged strategy. While I'm ready to contribute personally, systemic change and policy enforcement are essential."
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Actor-director-writer Karan Razdan, whose poetry reading was equally appreciated, echoed the sentiment: "Art builds emotional connection. It won't solve everything overnight, but it's a critical step toward cleaner rivers and sustainable water access. Just look at Copenhagen—an advanced city now grappling with water scarcity."
Event curator and Veer Bharat Nyas trustee secretary Shriram Tiwari summed it up: "Sadaneera Samagam isn't about blame game—it's about solutions. We used dance, theatre, music, and film to connect emotionally with people and inspire action to preserve India's water heritage."
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