On May 11th, a remarkable story-teller, Ankit Chadha, slipped and drowned at the age of 30. It is a huge loss for the workers of oneness. Here is Chintan reflecting on Ankit:
His most recent work on Prarthaana was performed at the centenary gathering at Gandhi Asram by his co-artist, Vedant, with Ankit's recording:
What made him stand out as a storyteller was the approach he took. He fought hate and bigotry with love and humour. He choose subtlety over noise. Once he gave up his job as a digital marketing manager, his life changed completely.
Under the mentorship of Mahmood Farooqui, Ankit learnt the art of Urdu storytelling known as dastangoi, an oral form that revolves around the dastango or storyteller, using their voice to conjure up an elaborate cast of characters, transporting audiences to distant worlds and making them think about their own immediate reality.
After he perfected what his ustaad had taught him, Ankit began to boldly experiment with the form to create new stories from his wide reading and fierce curiosity. He went wherever his heart led him, and collaborations rapidly shaped up with singers, scholars and storytellers.
His most recent work on Prarthaana was performed at the centenary gathering at Gandhi Asram by his co-artist, Vedant, with Ankit's recording:
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