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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Classical Manipuri dance has not received fame, recognition it deserves: Anthropologist
Imphal, Anthropologist and researcher Sohini Roy, who has been a Manipuri classical dancer for over five decades, felt that the art form has not received the fame and recognition it deserves. Classical Manipuri dance has not received fame, recognition it deserves: Anthropologist In a telephonic conversation with PTI, Roy, who hails from West Bengal but speaks Manipuri fluently, blamed a lack of leadership in the art form, as compared to other classical dances of the country. "Manipuri classical dance has not received the fame and recognition it requires and deserves. Sadly, I observe a lack of leadership in the art form as compared to other national classical dances. "Along with this, verbal communication issues also hindered its propagation at the national and global levels. The Manipuri diaspora is very strong now, but somehow the classical dance has not been propagated as it should have been," she said. Still, students in Imphal are very eager to take this art form forward, and there is a lot of honesty in their efforts, Roy added. "The uniqueness of Manipuri classical dance comes from the land itself. If you are to appreciate Manipuri dance, you have to be in Imphal Valley. The unique geography, environment, trees and bamboo groves have shaped the movements in a certain way and have made it rich," she said. Roy recalled how one of her students from Andhra Pradesh, during her visit to Manipur two years back, could instantly feel how unique the dance was while witnessing performances in the temples of Imphal. Recalling her introduction to Manipuri classical dance, Roy said she started learning it at the age of five in a dance school in her hometown Kolkata. "Two years later, my teacher in that school advised my mother to put me in my guru's school in Manipuri Nartanalaya, Kolkata, where I started studying with the Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, the Late Guru Bipin Singh," she said. Born in Kolkata in 1966 in a Bengali family, Roy not only trained under Guru Bipin Singh but travelled with renowned Manipuri dancers Jhaveri sisters across the country and started working as Singh's research assistant from the age of 14. "I visited Manipur for the first time in September, 1988 when I was 22 years old. I started doing my research on Manipur from 1991, when I was 24. My first project was a part of my M Sc dissertation paper in anthropology. It was on the relationship between society and dance in Manipur. This was the beginning of a very long journey, which is still continuing," she said. "I did not choose Manipuri dance consciously. I was too young to make any conscious choice. The art form chose me, and I feel fortunate that way," Roy said. Roy said she gave her first performance in Delhi in 1980 when she was studying in class 8, after which she travelled with the Jhaveri sisters across the country. She moved to the United States in 1992 and taught Manipuri dance at the New York University and then the University of California, Los Angeles, where she did her MA in dance and then PhD in anthropology, focusing on Meitei Mayek . "My first performance in New York was 1992. I have toured all of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe since then," she added. Roy, who has taken both academic and practical dance classes in several American universities, said, "I started Manipuri Dance Visions in 2005 in the US. It was a collective of a few dancers who trained with me. Our unit did numerous performances of classical Manipuri dance." "Our signature production 'Gita Govinda' won the prestigious Lestor Horton award in 2008 in Los Angeles. Later, I started to teach online Manipuri classical dance and also Lai Haraoba to students across India," she added. Roy said her guru, who was her greatest support, passed away in 2000. Roy, who has been appointed a senior guru at Radha Madhob Cultural Institution in Imphal since March 2024, said the trust of her students at the institution and her own Manipuri Dance Visions are now her biggest source of inspiration. "My future plan is to strengthen my guru's gharana in Imphal," she said. Her research on Manipuri dance won the prestigious J B Donne prize in anthropology of art from the Royal Anthropological Institute, UK in 2009. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
East Bengal steamrollers debutant South United
Emami East Bengal asserted its superiority with a convincing 5-0 win over debutant South United FC in the opening Group-A match of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup football tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday. Defender Lalchungnunga opened the scoring early in the first half before Saul Crespo netted a penalty to make it 2-0. Bipin Singh made a fine debut for East Bengal as he found the net within minutes after his introduction late in the second half. Dimitrios Diamantakos, also coming in as a substitute, scored from a free-kick to enhance East Bengal's tally before Naorem Mahesh Singh provided the finishing touch with a nice long-ranger in the penultimate minute of the match. Outplayed It was a harrowing debut for South United as the Bengaluru-based team was unable to find its footing against the might of the ISL side East Bengal, which dominated the action with over 70% ball possession. South United, whose best show so far has been playing in the I-League 2, had to rely on its local league recruits against a much-higher budget opponent which also fielded three foreigners. The result: Group-A: Emami East Bengal 5 (Lalchungnunga 12, Crespo 37-pen, Bipin Singh 79, Diamantakos 86, Mahesh Singh 89) bt South United FC 0.
NDTV
31-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Mumbai City To Retire Jersey No. 29 As Bipin Singh Departs
Mumbai City confirmed the departure of Bipin Singh after his contract expires on May 31. In recognition of his immense contribution to the club, Mumbai City will retire his jersey number 29. The winger from Manipur joined the Islanders in 2018 following stints with Shillong Lajong and ATK and went on to become one of the most crucial figures in the club's history. During his time with Mumbai City, Bipin won two Indian Super League Cups and two Indian Super League Shields, playing a pivotal role for the club over the years gone by. He was a key member of the team's historic 2020-21 campaign, where Mumbai became the first side to win both the ISL Cup and Shield in the same season. His stunning match-winning goal in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan remains one of the most memorable moments in ISL history. Bipin clinched his second ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season, making a decisive impact in the final with a stunning goal, having also been part of the squad that secured the League Shield in 2022-23. With 158 appearances and 28 goals, Bipin departs as the most capped player in Mumbai City history. 'It's hard to say goodbye, but I leave with nothing but gratitude in my heart. Mumbai City has been my home for seven unforgettable years; this club has given me everything. To the fans, teammates, staff, and everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for the love and belief. Mumbai City will always be a part of me," Bipin said in a statement. Kandarp Chandra, CEO Mumbai City, commented, 'Bipin's journey with Mumbai City has been truly special. Over the years, he's made a meaningful impact on and off the pitch, delivering key moments and showing unwavering commitment to the club. His connection with our fans and his contributions to our success speak for themselves. As we bid farewell, with immense gratitude and pride, retiring the No. 29 jersey is a small gesture to honour everything he has meant to us and the legacy he leaves behind. He will always have a place in the Mumbai City family.' "Bipin has been a pillar of our squad through the most historic moments in the club's timeline. He complemented to this and his key goal contributions over the years, with his positive team persona on and off the pitch. We thank him for everything he's done for the club, and wish him and his family the very best in their future, as he moves on to his next chapter," said Sujay Sharma - Director of Football, Mumbai City.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Mumbai City to retire Jersey No. 29 to honour departing Bipin Singh
Mumbai City will retire jersey number 29 in honour of Bipin Singh, who will leave the Indian Super League club when his contract expires on Saturday, the club announced. With 158 appearances and 28 goals, Bipin departs as the most capped player in Mumbai City history. The winger is set to join East Bengal ahead of the next season, as reported by Sportstar. 'It's hard to say goodbye, but I leave with nothing but gratitude in my heart,' Bipin said. 'Mumbai City has been my home for seven unforgettable years. This club has given me everything. To the fans, teammates, staff, and everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for the love and belief. Mumbai City will always be a part of me.' The winger from Manipur joined the Islanders in 2018 after stints with Shillong Lajong and Atletico de Kolkata. During his time with Mumbai City, he won two Indian Super League Cups and two ISL Shields. Bipin played a crucial role in the club's historic 2020-21 season, when Mumbai became the first team to win both the ISL Cup and Shield in the same year. He also scored the match-winning goal in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan. He secured his second ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season, scoring the team's second goal in the final. He was also part of the squad that claimed the League Shield in 2022-23.
