HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Itanagar, organised Shaam-e-Nazm, an evening of poetry, music and literary performances, presented by its students.
According to an official statement, the event served as a platform for self-expression, featuring solo and group recitations, original works, and musical performances.
Themes explored in the poems included young love, first crushes, heartbreaks, empowerment, friendships and cherished memories.
The programme was attended by Deputy Registrar Utsav Parmar, GPM Chairperson Taba Kunya, GPM member Taba Toka, and Dean In-charge Bishnu Dev Halder, along with teaching and non-teaching staff and students of the institute.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Registrar Parmar spoke about the art of poetry and humour, stressing the importance of self-reflection and authenticity in performance.
He later recited a poem himself, encouraging inclusive participation from all sections of the institute, including faculty and support staff, in future cultural events.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Dean In-charge Halder, who appreciated the efforts of faculty and staff in organising the programme at short notice and praised the students for their enthusiastic participation.
He expressed hope that Shaam-e-Nazm would become a regular feature of the institute’s cultural calendar.