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The Dussehra Special SAMMAAN Grand Finale
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Dance Winners
Instrumental Winners
Vocals Winners
Shankar Mahadevan Mentors The Winners
Watch the Judging Rounds
Sammaan Round 2 began on 19th September and was spread out over two weekends. Out of the total 711 participants, 70 odd participants were shortlisted to go into the round two. The mentors worked rigorously with the participants and prepared them to the best of their abilities. The judging rounds were held digitally, and we say with great pride that we maneuvered around the lockdown successfully. Eminent personalities were invited to be the judges. The judges gave great feedback to the budding performing artists which will definitely advance their careers. Participants gave power-packed, enthusiastic performances which made the mentors and evaluators very happy. The event concluded on 27th September. Winning decisions will now be announced soon.
September 26, Saturday Evening
Strings, Karnatic Vocals, Piano / Keyboard, and Devotional/Hindustani Vocals
Judges: Megha Rawoot (Strings), Yoga Kirtana (Canatic), Chinmay Vaidya (Piano/Keyboard), Mrunmayee & Deepika V (Devotional / Hindustani Vocals)
Mentors: Satish Vyas (Strings) and Jayateerth Mevundi (Devotional / Hindustani Vocals)
Anchor: Sudipto Marijit
September 27, Sunday Morning
Kathak, Ghazal, and Hindustani Vocals
Judges: Abha Auti & Sampada Pillai (Kathak), Amrita Chatterjee (Ghazal), Mrunmayee & Deepika V (Hindustani Vocals)
Mentors: Rujuta Soman (Kathak), Talat Aziz (Ghazal), and Jayateerth Mevundi (Hindustani Vocals)
Guest Appearance by Purbayan Chatterjee
Anchor: Sudipto Marijit
September 27, Sunday Evening
Bharatnatyam, Wind Instruments, Hindustani, and Percussion
Judges: Pavitra Bhatt and Dr. Lakshmi Rekha Arun (Bharatnatyam), Shadaj Godkhindi (Wind Instruments), Shruteendra Katagade (Percussions), and Mrunmayee Phatak (Hindustani Vocals)
Mentors: Rujuta Soman (Bharatnatyam), Pravin Godkhindi & Debopriya Chatterjee(Wind Instruments), Yogesh Samsi (Percussions), Jayateerth Mevundi (Hindustani Vocals)
Anchor: Sudipto Marijit
Our Panelists & Mentors Talk About Sammaan 2020
Panelists of Sammaan reflect upon how artists have tendency to sometimes hide in their shells. They urge you to burst out with your talent and make the best use of this global talent hunt.
RFPA, in partnership with Shankar Mahadevan Academy, proudly announces SAMMAAN, a word-wide talent hunt competition held for artists seeking a platform for their career to take flight.
Patrons of Sammaan Talk About This Grand Event
Ruta Deo In Conversation With RFPA
Art Binds Us Together, Says Ruta Deo “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” said Pablo Picasso. In times as difficult as what we all are facing, art is something that…
Sneha Bhonsale: Sammaan Is A Big Opportunity
Sneha Bhonsale Feels Art Is An Inherent God’s Gift To Artists It’s never too late… If you have it, you have it and nothing can take it away from you. I have always believed that…
Gaurang Nulkar’s Thoughts About Sammaan 2020
SAMMAAN 2020 – A new way of enriching Performing Arts! Don’t miss the opportunity. India is a country with a rich cultural heritage. A large part of our culture is attributed to the varied forms…
Juhi Thakur Speaks Highly Of Sammaan 2020
Juhi Thakur Talks to Rithwik Foundation about Sammaan 2020 “Sammaan.” A Hindi word for Respect and Recognition. Sammaan 2020 urges respect for our art forms and recognition for our young talented students of Indian Music…
Mrunmayee Phatak Sings Praises Of Sammaan 2020
Mrunmayee Phatak Urges Artists to Take Part in Sammaan 2020 Mrunmayee Phatak has a few uplifting things to say to young artists, for encouraging them to participate in Sammaan: “Sammaan will be the global platform…
Deepika V Speaks To RFPA About Sammaan 2020
Sammaan 2020 Graced By A Few Words from Deepika V The clock on Sammaan is ticking. The end date for registrations being 15th of August, there are just around 15 days more to register. Artists…
Shankar Mahadevan On Sammaan 2020
Shankar Mahadevan Invites Entries for Sammaan 2020 When some things are taken farther away, they come within the reach of many. We feel happy to share that we have extended the last date to register…
An Opportunity Performing Artists Should Not Miss
Present Your Art To Maestros
Imagine you get a chance to showcase your talent in dance or music to maestros like Shankar Mahadevan, Talat Aziz, Jayateerth Mevundi, Pravin Godkhindi, Debopriya Chatterjee, Purbayan Chatterjee, Yogesh Samsi, Rujuta Soman and more.
SAMMAAN can make it happen. SAMMAAN is a worldwide digital talent hunt in Indian music and dance. Through our partnership with Shankar Mahadevan Academy, we are excited to present to you a rare opportunity to perform in front of maestros from the safety of your home. Learn from the direct feedback you get from them. SAMMAAN will not just showcase talent, but also nurture it. Performing artists who win at SAMMAAN will get a masterclass from a maestro who is their idol, and get a scholarship to pursue a higher study in their field of art.
Who can take part in Sammaan?
A one-of-its kind contest, SAMMAAN is open to singers, instrumentalists and dancers from around the world. Those between the ages of 6 and 14 can participate in the Children category. And those of ages 14+ can participate in the Adults category.
SAMMAAN invites artists across these genres:
Vocals: Hindustani, Carnatic, Dhrupad, Ghazal, Devotional songs, Movie songs, Folk songs
Dance: Kathak, Bharatnatyam
Instruments: Wind Instruments, String Instruments, Percussion Instruments
The Grand Finale will take place in front of maestros.
Who are the panelists?
The maestros you will be presenting for:
- Shankar Mahadevan for Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Folk & Movie Songs
- Shri Talat Aziz for Ghazal
- Pandit Yogesh Samsi for Percussions
- Purbayan Chatterjee for Strings
- Pandit Satish Vyas for Santoor
- Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi for Classical Vocals & Devotionals
- Pandit Pravin Godkhindi for Wind Instruments
- Rujuta Soman for Classical Dance
- Pandit Ajay Joglekar for Harmonium
- Debopriya Chatterjee for Flute
Have questions about this digital talent hunt?
Find answers to many Sammaan related questions on our Contest Guide.
Sammaan 2020 Is Supported By
RFPA & Shankar Mahadevan Academy
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Do you think you need more training and practice before you can register for a global talent hunt?
You can sharpen your skills by learning from artists at the zenith of their fields. RFPA has a team of experienced gurus you could learn from.