IGNCA to Launch Awazon ke Jugnu, Documenting India’s Celebrated Voices

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to launch a distinctive initiative dedicated to documenting and preserving some of India’s most celebrated voices through recorded interviews and authentic publications.

Organizer:
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the Ministry of Culture.

Launch date:
8 January 2026, 4:00 PM in Delhi.

Format:
Released in both book and audio formats.

Focus:
Documenting the journeys of 31 individuals associated with: - All India Radio
- FM channels
- Voice-over industry
- Broadcasting
- Stage poetry traditions

Event Highlights
- Chair: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA.
- Chief Guest: Shri Harish Bhimani (renowned broadcaster & voice actor).
- Guest of Honour: Shri Shammi Narang (noted broadcaster & voice actor).
- Special Guest: Ms. Sonal Kaushal (eminent voice actor).
- Welcome address: Shri Anurag Punetha, Controller, Media Centre, IGNCA.
- Introduction of publication: Dr. Shefali Chaturvedi, compiler & editor.

Cultural Significance
- Celebrates the enduring power of voice-based narration in shaping collective memory, warmth, and trust.
- Highlights how voices have carried stories, characters, and emotions across generations.
- Shows the relevance of radio and voice-over art even in today’s digital landscape.
- Bridges past and present storytelling traditions, reinforcing sound as a vital cultural medium.

Why It Matters
This initiative reflects IGNCA’s ongoing commitment to cultural documentation and preservation, offering scholars, practitioners, and the public a meaningful engagement with India’s rich vocal traditions.