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Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University’s, Department of Performing Arts, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is one of the leading institute in imparting Drama-Theatre,Music& Dance education.It is the only institute which takes initiative to shape destiny of individual.It designs the pedagogy as per learning capacity of the individuals.It gives preference to nurture life and soft skills essential to build competence.

The Dept.offers best opportunity and platform for student’s artistic expressions through stage performances i.e.writing stage plays,acting,direction,stage design,singing,dancing and much more.The Department was opened with the sole aim to impart qualitative Theatre-Drama,Music & Dance education under the University system.This is the first University level Department which provide the best education & research in theatre-drama as well as in Music-Danse.

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History

The Department of Performing Arts was firstly established as Department of Dramatics in 1973. The eminent personality in theatre Prof.Kamalakar Sontakke gave pioneering leadership for departmental academic development.He is devoted academician for theatre-drama .

In the year of 2009 Department has started Bachelor of Performing Arts(three year) program under the guidance of Dr.Shashikant Barhanpurkar(former head) & Dr.Jayant shevtekar(Assistant Prof.)

In the year of 2009 M.A.(Music) program started under the guidance of the eminent Music personality Pt.Nathrao Neralkar.

In 2021-2022 the Department has converted as The Department of Performing Arts which include Theatre-Drama,Music & Dance education in Under Graduation as well as in Post Graduation level.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To structure the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University to be an Epitome of Excellence by creating and imparting time responsive Quality Education to address Changing Scenario, keeping Research and Development at its core, for 'Anyone' at 'Anytime' and 'Anywhere'.

Mission :
  • To carve out a fusion between Academics & Performing industry with an ultimate aim to identify the gaps and accordingaly it to design the program & courses to impart the skill based education in Theatre-Drama,Music & Dance.
  • To provide student centric learning environment and to establish the platform for inclusive research leading to the development of creative thought process amongst the student of Drama, Music & Dance.
  • To support and draw on a range of pedagogical approaches  that are shaped to undergraduate and post graduate learning as well as research frameworks
  • To peruse  through rigorous and well rounded coursework combined with direct practical experience in Theatre-Drama, Music as well as Dance performances and research.
  • To empower the students to become versatile creators, critical thinkers -scholars and cultural leaders in the dynamic landscape of Theatre, Music & Dance and in society.
  • To provide an expanding and vital cultural resource to the University and  community as well as our country.

Objectives

  • To accomplish the mission of the Department of Performing Arts, we:
  • Offer students high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Theatre-Drama, Music, and Dance, both in theory and practice, taught by departmental academicians and professionals from the respective fields.
  • Employ academicians who have professional experience in Theatre, Music, and Dance, and maintain strong academic credentials to support students' creative and personal development.
  • Emphasize performance and production techniques, writing, and theatre management throughout the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to develop students' understanding and application of performance and theoretical concepts in professional settings.
  • Integrate Indian music techniques and concepts into the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to enhance students' performance abilities and theoretical understanding for professional application.
  • Provide a personalized learning environment through faculty mentorship at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels.
  • Prepare students for postgraduate and research education in various areas of Theatre-Drama, Music, and Dance.
  • Foster the growth and development of faculty and students by encouraging research and participation in workshops led by professionals and eminent academicians.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to society through departmental theatrical and musical performances.

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Dr.(Ms.) Vaishali K. Bodele

Assistant Professor & Head

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Department Phone No. :0240-2403321

E-mail : head.dramatics@bamu.ac.in

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The Department of Performing Arts is committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching of the subject Drama, Music & Dance as well as in research. The Department has student centric vision and committed to student’s development in the field of Drama,Music,Dance. It provides a highly diverse and nourishing environment for students to actively participate in learning process & participate in performances of Drama,Music & Dance to excel in their studies and to gain hands on research experience in the field of Drama,Music & Dance.

A unique strength of our programs are to emphasize on basic and applied research for betterment of mankind-society. Faculty members are known for their effective teaching,curriculum innovation efforts.Remarkable number of students are doing research in Drama & Music.There are facilities for all student for gain knowledge of performing arts and to gain the opportunity further research work.

Let me invite you to browse these pages for further details about the department,our university website-www.bamu.ac.in for academic program,faculty and their research.

With warm regards.

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Head, Department of Dramatics

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, Pincode - 431 004

Email : head.dramatics@bamu.ac.in

Head : 0240-2403320 (HOD) | 9890609125(HOD)

Office : 0240-2403321

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B.A (Performing Arts)

Course Structure -
Eligibility
Sr. No. Name of Course Eligibility
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts H.S.C. Passed
2 Master of Performing Arts (Acting, Production & Direction, Stage Craft, Folk Theatre, Creative Dramatics) Passed Bachelor of Dramatics course as an optional subject in graduation or a two-year diploma course in Dramatics along with graduation.
3 M.A. (Music - Vocal)
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One-Year Bridge Course)
Intake
Sr.No. Name of Course Intake Capacity
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 30 Students per year
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 30 Students per year
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)  
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)  
Semester/ Annual
Sr.No. Name of Course Duration Session
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 03 Year Annual
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 02 Year 04 Semester
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)    
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)    
Pattern (Old/ Revised(2009))
Sr.No. Name of Course Pattern
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts Old
2 Bachelor of Dramatics New
3 Master of Performing Arts New

M.A &Ph.D(Performing Arts)

Course Structure -
Eligibility
Sr.No. Name of Course Eligibility
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts H.S.C. Passed
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) Passed Bachelor of Dramatics Course of one of optional subject in Graduation or two years diploma course in dramatics alognwith graduation.
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)  
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)  
Intake
Sr.No. Name of Course Intake Capacity
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 30 Students per year
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 30 Students per year
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)  
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)  
Semester/ Annual
Sr.No. Name of Course Duration Session
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 03 Year Annual
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 02 Year 04 Semester
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)    
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)    
Pattern (Old/ Revised(2009))
Sr.No. Name of Course Pattern
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts Old
2 Bachelor of Dramatics New
3 Master of Performing Arts New

PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)

Course Structure -
Eligibility
Sr.No. Name of Course Eligibility
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts H.S.C. Passed
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) Passed Bachelor of Dramatics Course of one of optional subject in Graduation or two years diploma course in dramatics alognwith graduation.
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)  
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)  
Intake
Sr.No. Name of Course Intake Capacity
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 30 Students per year
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 30 Students per year
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)  
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)  
Semester/ Annual
Sr.No. Name of Course Duration Session
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 03 Year Annual
2 Master of Performing Arts(Acting, Production &- Direction, Stage Craft,     Folk- Theatre, Creative Dramatics) 02 Year 04 Semester
3 M.A. (Music-Vocal)    
4 Ph.D. Program in Drama & Music. As per UGC rules As per UGC rules
5 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course)    
Pattern (Old/ Revised(2009))
Sr.No. Name of Course Pattern
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts Old
2 Bachelor of Dramatics New
3 Master of Performing Arts New

M. A .& Ph.D(Music)

Course Structure-
M.A. Music : 70 Students.
  • Any Graduate with at least one Optional Subject as Music OR having the degree of B.A.
  • Additional in Music or have passed the SangeetVisharad of Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai.
  • Qualifying degree percentage: Minimum 45% for open and 40% for reserved category.
Reservations : (For B.A. Music and M.A. Music :) Category wise Reservation will be as per the Govt. of Maharashtra and Dr. B. A. M. University guidelines.
SSC Board HSC Board Degree % of Seats
Maharashtra Maharashtra Dr. BAMU 80%
Maharashtra Maharashtra Other 10%
Other Other Other 10%
Admissions:

As per University Rules

Pattern of CET

CET with written test as well as through auditon test of students theatrical and music perception.

Eligibility

Sr. No. Name of Course Eligibility
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 12th passed with any faculty
2 Master of Performing Arts Bachelor degree with Drama as main or subsidiary subject
OR
Bachelor degree with PG Diploma in Dramatics/Theatre/Acting
OR
Bachelor of Performing Arts
3 PG Diploma in Dramatics (One Year Bridge Course/Program) Graduate with any faculty
4 Master of Arts in Music-Vocal (Two Years Program) B.A. with Music as a main or subsidiary subject
OR
B.A. with entire Music
OR
Bachelor degree in any faculty with Sangeet Visharad

Intake/Reservations

Intake
Sr.No. Name of Course Intake Capacity
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 30 Students per year
2 Master of Performing Arts 30 Students per year
Semester/ Annual
Sr.No. Name of Course Duration Session
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 03 Year Annual
3 Master of Performing Arts 02 Year 04 Semester
Pattern(Old/ Revised(2009))
Sr.No. Name of Course Pattern
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts Old
3 Master of Performing Arts New

Course/Program Fees

Course Name
Sr.No. Name of Course Level
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts U.G.
2 Bachelor of Dramatics P.G.
3 Master of Performing Arts P.G.
Course With Total Sessions
Sr.No. Name of Course Duration Sessiion
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 03 Year Annual
2 Bachelor of Dramatics 01 Year 02 Semester
3 Master of Performing Arts 02 Year 04 Semester
Fees Mention Course Fees(except Exam Fees, Deposits[if any]) per Year e.g. 10,000 Per Year
Sr.No. Name of Course Course Fees
1 Bachelor of Performing Arts 5000 Per Year
2 Bachelor of Dramatics 1050
3 Master of Performing Arts 1227

Scholarships

Scholarship given for the said course:-
  • GOI
  • EBC
  • Merit Scholarship etc.
  • Eligible Students get GOI Scholarship and Merit Scholarship
Facility for son I daughter! ward of Secondary Teacher (S.S.T.)

Candidates who are son / daughter / ward of Secondary Teachers & seeking the tuition fees facility should submit their application to the concerned departments. The forms should be carefully filled in.lt should be complete in all respect.

Facility for son [daughter] ward of Ex-serviceman I Freedom Fighter

Candidates who are son / daughter / ward of Ex-serviceman I Freedom fighter and seeking the tuition fees facility should submit their application signed with the seal of District Ex-serviceman Welfare Board to concerned department. The forms should be carefully filled in and complete in all respect. Application for BBC. facility must be submitted before the last date in the ooncemed departments. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.
Schedule of application procedure for candidates of E.B.C., P.S.T., S.S.T. and Ex- Serviceman will be communicated to Departments through circular by P.G. section EBC, PST, SST. facility for non granted courses is subject to decision of GovemmentAuthority.

Scholarship Govt. of India Scholarship (G.O.I.)

The Government of Indian (G.O.|.) gives scholarships for students belonging to the reserved categories. Online application form in properformat and supported by following documents must be submitted to Post-Graduate Section (Admission Unit) before the last date. The applications received after the last date will not be entertained in any condition. AADHAR CARD No. is compulsory for Scholarship holder students. Management Quota Students are not eligible for GOl and Freeship Scholarship (Ex. MBA. MCA. B.Tech. Students of Management Quota are not eligible forthis facility.)

A.New scholarship application form with passport size photograph of the student must be duly signed by the competent authority.

B.Application for scholarship forms must be submitted with attested copies of following documents.

  • Transfer Certificate (Photocopy of original T.C.)
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate of the father/guardian (original) (issued by the Executive Magistrate)
  • Attested Copy of Death Certificate in case of death of the father.
  • March Salary Certificate of parents in case of service.
  • Photocopy of Mark Memo.
  • Certificate from hostel in case of student staying at hostel.
  • Income Certificate of the husband must be given in case of married gin student.
  • District change Certificate must be given in case of student coming from other district.
  • Incase of Duplicate T.C. no concession! scholarship will be given. Such students will have to pay full fees.
  • Scholarship will be issued to the students who have fulfilled 75% attendance.
  • Income of the guardian of the student should be less than limit declared by Govt. time to time.
  • Caste of the student (Schedule caste, Schedule Tribe. Nomadic and De notified Tribe. Other Backward Special Backward Categories) must be included in the list as per the govt. policy for reservation.
  • Students or parents of students belonging to Erstwhile Schedule Caste who have later converted to Buddhist religion (Buddhism) are entitled for obtaining scholarship.
  • Candidates applied for the vocational courses can obtain scholarship eitherthey passed or failed in the course (Degree/ Diploma) from Arts. Commerce and Science faculty. But such students can not further change their course.
  • Candidate who have once accepted scholarship for vocational course are not allowed to get scholarship for the next vocational course.
  • Candidates working in the full time job are not eligible for scholarship. But the candidate learning on leave without salary will be eligible for scholarship.
  • Scholarship will not be given to more than two children in the same family. (This condition is not applicable in case of girls) (Third will not get the scholarship.) (Exception If Second child is as twins or more than two consider as one unit.)
  • Candidate should fill new application form for scholarship in case of his/ her first admission. Second year candidates do process as per directed by Social Welfare office. New application form should be filled in case of any gap.
Important notes about scholarships /Fellowships
  • Exam appearance is for GOI. Freeship. EBC, PST, SST, Ex-Serviceman, Freedom fighter and other scholarship facility holder. Otherwise student must have to pay total tuition fees.
  • Scholarship facility is not for Certificate, Diploma courses.
  • In some scholarships' Tuition Fees is not transfer to university /college account. Student must have to pay their tuition fees. (for ex. Minority Scholarship, Handicapped Scholarship etc.)
About Other Scholarships:

1.Vidyavetan Facility:

  • Application form should be submitted in P.G. Section Within the period of 15 days after completion of admission. Govt. Hostel Certificate is necessary to fulfill this form.
  • This facility is only for SC. ST. DNT students who had completed their admission for professional Courses ST Students must attached attested caste validity certificate with scholarship form and if Student is living in hostel then he must furnish Hostel Certificate.

2.Important Note about Scholarship:

  • Candidate is not eligible for GOI, EBC. PST, SST, Freedom fighter or any governmental scholarship. if he/she does not attend exam, and will have to pay full fees.
  • Governmental Scholarship is not given for Diploma/ Certificate Courses.

3.Other Scholarships:

Candidates of University campus can get following scholarships by Govt. of Maharashtra and University as stated below:

4.Eklavya Scholarship:

This Scholarship will be given to the candidate who has secured 60% marks in Degree Exams in Art Faculty and 70 % Marks in Science Faculty Degree Examination. After submitting application form in proper format, Eklavya Scholarship will be approved by the Director of Higher Education. Govt. of Maharashtra. Pune. The Annual Income of the parents of an applicant must be prescribed by Government.

5.University Merit Scholarship:

After completing the admission procedure of the University Scholarship will be granted to the applied candidates ranking 1st and 2nd as per merit in each subject. Three candidates of M.Phil. can get this Scholarship as per merit list in each subject.

6.Post Matriculation Scholarship:

Post Matriculation Scholarship for students 'belonging to Minority communities. The students belonging to the Minority communities (Muslim, Parshi. Shikh. Christian, Buddha, Jain learning in the university.

7.Scholarship for Non-Hindi Language Speakers:

Non-Hindi Language speakers, who are doing study in Hindi language, could submit their applications in proper format for Scholarship for Non-Hindi language speakers. Scholarship for Non-Hindi Language speakers will be given to four candidates only.

The scholarship holders of any kind are supposed to abide the following rules:

  • Candidate will get only one scholarship at a time. Legal action will be taken against a candidate accepting two scholarships at a time. Student must furnish form in Hindi Department.
  • It is mandatory to submit the application form for scholarship within the stipulated time.
  • The amount of scholarship will be given only after its approval and acceptance of the amount of scholarship by the University.

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Dr. Vaishali K. Bodele

Dr.(Ms.) Vaishali K. Bodele

Head and Associate Professor

Email: vaishubodale@gmail.com

Contact: 9198906091

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Ms. Smita Sable

Ms. Smita Sable

Assistant Professor

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Mr. Gajanan Dandge

Mr. Gajanan Dandge

Assistant Professor & Co-ordinator Department of Music

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Contact: 9637884928

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Production & Direction
Mr. Santosh B. Galphade

Mr. Santosh Baburao Galphade

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

Email: santoshgalphade81@gmail.com

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Acting & Folk Theatre
Ms. Vishakha Shirwadkar

Ms. Vishakha Shirwadkar

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

Email: vishakhashirwadkar32@gmail.com

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Acting & Folk Theatre
Dr. Sanjay V. Sangvikar

Dr. Sanjay Vishnu Sangvikar

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

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Indian Classical Music
Facilities Available
  • One Auditorium
  • 05 Classrooms
  • One Computer Laboratory including 19 Computers
  • Make-up room
  • Costume Room
  • Godown
  • Store
  • Office

Research Activity

Ph.D. - Students can research in Drama, Music.
  1. Available facilities for research such as central library, departmental space for performance and study.
  2. Encouraging students for JRF/SRF/NET.
  3. 23 students are doing research in the field of Theatre and Music.
  4. Faculty delivered lectures as resource persons in various colleges and institutions.

Research Related Articles

Ms.Smita Sable-
  • Natak Digdarshan aani Shadang Sutra  (Page – 58), Shodhani (Multi Language Research Journal – Peer Reviewed ) Jan – March ,2015. ISSN – 2278-0807.

  • Shadangsutra ani  Natya Digdarshan, SHODHANI  (Multilanguage Research Journal ) Jan to Mar – 2015 (Pg. 50-53), ISSN 2278-0807.

  •  Natya Abhivyakti ani Bhasha, SHODHANI   (Multilanguage Research Journal ) July to Sept – 2015 (Pg. 38-40), ISSN 2278-0807.

  • Marathi Rangbhoomipar Sanskrit Rangbhoomika Prabhav, Proceedings of National Conference on Changing Perceptives in Indian Classical Performances,Dec.2015(Dance/Drama  /Music) (Pg. 104-110), ISBN 978-93-83587-40-7.

  •  Natya Sadarikaran ani Natya Bhasha, Qtly Research Journal  KESONA REPORT-Issue- III, Sept-2018 (Pg.36-37),ISSN – 2456-2025.

  • Presented Paper  in Two Day International Virtuel Conference Dated on 1-2 Feb.2022,Organized by Dr.BAMU’s Tarabai Shinde Women’s studies center & Journal of critical studies in language & literature,United Kingdom, entitled,”CONTRIBUTION OF VIJAYA MEHTA AS DIRECTOR IN MARATHI THEATRE”

  •  Natak  kala ani sanvadshilata,Bhiravi(Internatinal Conference Volume)-2022,Volume-24, Mithilanchal  Sangeet Parishad,Snatkottar Sangeet evam Natya Veebhag,Lalit Narayan Mithila Vishvavidyalay,Kameshvarnagar,Darbhanga. 

Mr.Gajanan Dandge
  • ‘आण्णा भाऊ साठे यांच्या ‘माझी मैना गावावर राहिली’ या छक्कड लावणीमागील वास्तविक दृष्टिकोण’ This research paper has been published in national journals. March 2023 ISBN: 978-81-971780-0-9
  • ‘आदिवासी लोक संस्कृति में विवाह के अवसर पर प्रस्तुत ‘ तेलवन’ संस्कार नाट्य : एक अभ्यास’ This research paper has been published in national journals. March 2022 ISBN: 978-81-960143-0-8
Dr.Vaishali Bodele
  • “Vijay mehatayaanchidigdarshanshaili ani kalatmakbhav” Peer reviewed referral and UGC listed journal No. 40776, 2021 Vol. X, issue IVOct-Dec- 2021An international multidisciplinary research journal, Ajanta pub.

  • “Natyapradarshanachyamaadhyamaatunaabhalyaashetakarivishayaksahitechyesahitikmuly” A multidisciplinary int. level refereed journal Vol. 14, Issue 8  July 2022, pg. 46       Journal of research and development, Jalgaon ed. R.V. Bhole

  • ‘Mulgijhali ho’ is natyadvaranarimuktiparamarsh”A multidisciplinary int. level refereed journal  Aug. 2022, pg. 65 Journal of research and development, Jalgaon

  • “Marathi rangabhumiaanipashchyatynatakachaprabhav”  Marathi rangbhumi ani aajachevartamaan  ed. Dr. Satish PawadeAksharshilpprakashan,ISBN   2022

  • “Lokrangbhumiaanistri-vichar”Mahilanchevividhkshetrateelyogadan Ed. SampadaKulkani , ShouryaPrakashan.19 Dec. 2023

  • “Manasshastriyprakriyecharangamanchashiasalelaanubandh”Int28/09/2022, Pg. 76International journal of social science & humanities an Int. peer reviewed jornal Jan-23, vol. 1, No. 28  ISSN-2277-7539

Mrs. Santosh Galphade-
  • Marathi Rangbhumichya Vikasamadhye Marathwadyache Yogdan,Inter National Journal 2354-5503,Jan 2019,pg. 54,Chronicle of Humanities and cultural studies

  • Anna Bhau Sathe Yanchi Kadambari : ek Apratyaksh NatyatmakAnubhav,Inter National Journal 2348-7143,Sept. 2021,pg. 232,Reaserch Journey international E-Research Journal

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Thrust Area

Research areas of teaching staff :
  • Direction, Acting,
  • Stage Craft,
  • Folk Theatre,
  • Dance etc.

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‘Geet Bheemayan’

Under the visionary guidance of former Vice-chancellor,Dr.B.Chopade, the Department of Music, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,Chhtrapati Sambhajinagar , Maharashtra, is creating an innovative and magnificent Musical activity named as ‘Geet Bheemayan’, for the first time in the history of our country. In this project 100 selected songs of Mahakavi Wamandada Kardak are set in tune on the basis of Indian Classical Music so as to constitute the complete Musical biography of Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar which is the great source of inspiration for all of us.

Almost all renowned classical vocalists, playback singers and artists of our cuntry are involved in structuring this beautiful and magnificent Musical activity. Pt.Suresh Wadkar, Padmashri Kavita Krushnamurti, Padmashri Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Ravindra Sathe, Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, Shubha Joshi, Arati Ankalikar, Sawani Shende-Sathaye, Bela Shende, Manjusha Patil have rendered their voices in the completed 50 songs. Besides this, Padmashri Vijay Ghate has performed the Tabla accompaniment for the 20 songs of Geet Bheemayan. In the forthcoming schedule we are planning to record the remaining songs in the voices of Padmvibhushan Asha Bhosale, Ghazal Maestro Pankaj Udhas, Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, Mukul Shivputra, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, Alka Yagnik, Ustad Ahmad and Mohammad Hussain, Ashwini Bhide- Deshpande, Devaki Pandit, Shankar Mahadevan, Shounak Abhisheki and many more renowned artists of classical and folk Music.

Dr. Sanjay Mohad, Co-ordinator, Geet Bheemayan, S.B.E.S. College of Arts and commerce, Chhtrapati Sambhajinagar, has composed and directed the Music for all 100 songs. Veteran Musician and Music arranger Shri.Narendra Bhide, Dawn Infotainment Studio, Pune is arranging the Music for this project. The students of Music department are performing the chorus with the renowned artists for all songs in this project. Hence, this is purely an academic and student centric Musical activity run by any the University for the first time in the history of our country. The artist of Marathwada Dr.Girish Kale (Flute), Shri. Pankaj Shirbhate (Violin) and Shri. Prafulla Kale (Tabla) have performed the accompaniment to this project. We received 10 copyrights from Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry for this project which are equivalent to the patent of IPR. In social sciences and performing arts this happened for the first time in the history of our university. The project is marching ahead towards the Guinness Book of World record as a magnificent activity in Music. Now, various artists are demanding to sing the songs of Geet Bheemayan in their programs. This will be a new consultancy for our University.

The salient features of Geet Bheemayan:
  • Musical tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar - The great son of India, an architect of Indian constitution and emancipator of all down trodden people.
  • Conceptualized by the then VC Professor B.A. Chopade.
  • Happening for first time in the history of our country.
  • Almost all renowned vocalists and artists of India are taking part in structuring this unique Music activity.
  • Having purely academic and educational background.
  • Student centric activity in which students are directly involved.
  • Will broaden the area of research in Music.
  • Several research topics in Music will be generated through this project.
  • Having a strong Socio-Ethical-Musical bonding.
  • Creating a huge Music consultancy for our University.

Copyright office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, New Delhi have awarded 10 Copyrights for creativity of new Musical tunes of Geet Bheemayan- an Innovative, Historical and Magnificent Music Project. This happened for first time in the history of our University.

Department of Dramatics has participated in various National & State Level One Act Play competitions in all over Maharashtra. Department has received more than 100 awards and prizes in such type of competitions till date. Dr.Shashikant Barhanpurkar, Dr.Jayant Shevtekar, Shri.Gajanan Dandge, Smt.Smita Sable, Dr.Ashok Bandgar, Dr.Vaishali Bodele has been felicitated and received various awards for their Academic and Professional contribution.

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