Dehradun, March 17 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 15 Mar: A two-day programme was held at Art India Academy of Performing Arts, Dalanwala, here, on the occasion of World Theatre Day 2026.

The first day's programme began with a flute recital of the devotional piece, 'Vaishnav Jan Toh' by renowned flautist and music composer GS Rajan. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp was performed by Harikrishna Sharma, Professor at Iowa State University.

On this occasion, senior theatre personality TK Agrawal was honoured with the "Lalit Mohan Thapliyal Memorial Award". This annual award has been instituted this year by Art India Academy of Performing Arts.

Lalit Mohan Thapliyal (1920-2004) was a renowned playwright, director and storyteller in Ga...