Bhubaneswar : The International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF Bhubaneswar 2025) lit up the cultural heart of the city at Jaydev Bhawan this evening, leaving the audience mesmerized by a rich blend of classical, folk, and inclusive performances. 

Organized under the vision of Mr. Shyam Pandey, a social entrepreneur and founder of IPAF, the festival celebrated India’s artistic diversity and inclusivity by bringing together eminent maestros, folk performers, and Divyaang artists on one grand stage.

Audiences were treated to a lineup of world-class performances, each reflecting the depth and vibrancy of Indian culture: 

Kamal Khan & Group delivered a soulful Ghazal recital, captivating hearts with classics like “Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezar Aaj Bhi Hai” and “Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum”. 

SNA Awardee Meghranjani Medhi, the celebrated Kathak exponent from Assam, performed a divine piece titled “Shiva Vandana – Damaru Hara Kara Baje”, a powerful invocation to Lord Shiva. 

Preetish  Mohapatra, from the legendary Mohapatra lineage, offered an exquisite Odissi performance, “Shree Ram Chandra Krupalu Bhajman”, reflecting devotion and classical precision. 

Folk Dance by SSVM Group brought vibrant colours of Odisha’s tradition alive with “Ganjuru Ganja”, performed energetically by young students of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Rasalgarh. 

Divyaang artists from Satyabhama Devi College for the Hearing and Speech Impaired moved the audience with an inspiring performance symbolizing resilience, expression, and the power of art beyond barriers. 

The event concluded with artist felicitations and a vote of thanks to all partners and supporters. Supported by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and State Bank of India (SBI), IPAF Bhubaneswar 2025 reaffirmed the festival’s mission to promote performing arts and empower artists — especially differently-abled and emerging talents.

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