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Cultural Events
Referred to as the "Cultural Capital of India", "The City of Processions", and the "City of Joy", Kolkata is the capital of the Hindi theatre stage in India and home to the nationally renowned theatre groups Rangakarmee, Padatik, Nandipaat Ajantrik and Nandikar. Kolkata is host to several acclaimed mime theatre groups and mime artists, like Jogesh Dutt among others.

Among the styles and traditions of vocal music in vogue in Kolkata are Nidhu Babur Toppa, Mujraah, Kheyaal, Kavi Gaan, Jatra Gaan, Rabindra sangeet, Carnatic, Hindustani, Atulprasadi, Shyama Sangeet, Adhunik, Nazrul Geeti, Lok Geeti, Ghazals, Bhakti Geet, Jeebonmukhi, Santhal Lok Sangeet and Hindi film music.

Prominent dancers and dance troupes of the city include late Uday Shankar and Amala Shankar, Indrani Rahaman, Manjushree Chaki Sircar, Calcutta Youth Choir, Madhuboni Chattopadhyay, Italian born Ileana Citaristi, American born Leela Samson, Sushmita Bandopadhyay, Gaudiya Nritya, Odissi Kala Kendra, Mallhar and Company, The Nupur Dance Academy, Padatik Dance Centre, Durga Prasdee Sangeet Vidyalaya among others.

The different dance schools prevalent in Kolkata are Rabindra Nritya Natya, Adhunik, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Santhal Folk Dance, among others.
 
   
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