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A group of students performing at an outdoor music event at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival

A group of students performing at an outdoor music event at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

An event at Saarang 2000, that appears to be dramatics, underway

An event at Saarang 2000, that appears to be dramatics, underway
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam performing during the ‘Lite Music Nite’ programme at Saarang 2000

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam performing during the ‘Lite Music Nite’ programme at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Lite Music Nite’ was easily the most popular event that was held at Saarang-2000 and was held on 23rd January 2000. The pro-show was performed by the popular singers, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam aka. SPB (Indian playback singer), S. P. B. Charan (Indian playback singer) and S. P. Sailaja (Indian Singer). The entire show was telecast live on Vijay TV and SPB established an excellent rapport with the audience and performed many audience requests.

A band performs at the ‘Fusion Nite’ event at Saarang 2000

A band performs at the ‘Fusion Nite’ event at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Fusion Nite’ event was held on 23rd January 2000 and for the first time Saarang featured artists of international fame and brought down artists all the way from the USA. At the event the audience was treated with a blend of Carnatic and Jazz music performed by the band ‘Millenium Z’. The band comprised of three members: Mr. Prasanna (an ex IITian) on the guitar and vox, Kenwood Dennard on the drums and keyboard and Alponso Johnson on the bass. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the one man orchestra put up by Kenwood Dennard while singing and playing the drums and keyboard.…

A group discussion or possibly a debate taking place at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival

A group discussion or possibly a debate taking place at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

A guitarist/vocalist of the headlining band of the ‘Fusion Nite’ event performs at Saarang 2000

A  guitarist/vocalist  of the headlining band of the ‘Fusion Nite’ event performs at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Fusion Nite’ event was held on 23rd January 2000 and for the first time Saarang featured artists of international fame and brought down artists all the way from the USA. At the event the audience was treated with a blend of Carnatic and Jazz music performed by the band ‘Millenium Z’. The band comprised of three members: Mr. Prasanna (an ex IITian) on the guitar and vox, Kenwood Dennard on the drums and keyboard and Alponso Johnson on the bass. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the one man orchestra put up by Kenwood Dennard while singing and playing the drums and keyboard.

The solo singing event (possibly) in progress at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival

The solo singing event (possibly) in progress at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

Students performing a musical number at Saarang 2000

Students performing a musical number at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam performing during the ‘Lite Music Nite’ at Saarang 2000

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam performing during the ‘Lite Music Nite’ at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Lite Music Nite’ was easily the most popular event that was held at Saarang-2000 and was held on 23rd January 2000. The pro-show was performed by the popular singers, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam aka. SPB (Indian playback singer), S. P. B. Charan (Indian playback singer) and S. P. Sailaja (Indian Singer). The entire show was telecast live on Vijay TV and SPB established an excellent rapport with the audience and performed many audience requests.

Tug of war in progress at Saarang 2000

Tug of war in progress at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

The drummer of the headlining band of the ‘Fusion Nite’ event performs at Saarang 2000

The drummer  of the headlining band  of the ‘Fusion Nite’  event performs at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Fusion Nite’ event was held on 23rd January 2000 and for the first time Saarang featured artists of international fame and brought down artists all the way from the USA. At the event the audience was treated with a blend of Carnatic and Jazz music performed by the band ‘Millenium Z’. The band comprised of three members: Mr. Prasanna (an ex IITian) on the guitar and vox, Kenwood Dennard on the drums and keyboard and Alponso Johnson on the bass. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the one man orchestra put up by Kenwood Dennard while singing and playing the drums and keyboard.…

Participants perform with their band at the Open Air Theatre during the Saarang 2000 cultural event

Participants perform with their band at the Open Air Theatre during the Saarang 2000 cultural event
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

‘Big bang’ a Western music show was the last pro-show of Saarang-2000 and was possibly held on 24th January 2000. The artists who performed that evening at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre were Juravi, Burn, Moksha and Nemesis Avenue. The Western music show was probably the only show in Chennai where almost all genres of western music were covered on one night. The show was highly popular among the younger audience. The artists covered ‘sing along’ popular numbers from the 60’s through the 90’s. Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was…

A group discussion or possibly a debate taking place at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival

A group discussion or possibly a debate taking place at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Saarang 2000 was a 6 day cultural festival that was held from 21st-26th January 2000. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan (Deputy Director, IITM). The inauguration was followed by a classical dance show by Ms. Shoba Natarajan (a disciple of Sri Vempati Sathyam). Over the course of 6 days, a number of literary and cultural events took place at various venues across the campus. These venues include the Open Air Theatre (OAT), Humanities and Sciences Block (HSB), Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) and more. From quizzes to fusion music, Saarang 2000 was extremely popular,…

A band performing at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival

A band performing at the Saarang 2000 cultural festival
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

Big bang’ a Western music show was the last pro-show of Saarang-2000 and was possibly held on 24th January 2000. The artists who performed that evening at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre were Juravi, Burn, Moksha and Nemesis Avenue. The Western music show was probably the only show in Chennai where almost all genres of western music were covered on one night. The show was highly popular among the younger audience. The artists covered ‘sing along’ popular numbers from the 60’s through the 90’s.

‘Fusion Nite’ at Saarang 2000

‘Fusion Nite’ at Saarang 2000
  • Photographs , Student Activities, Cultural Events, Institute Events , 2000s

The ‘Fusion Nite’ event was held on 23rd January 2000 and for the first time Saarang featured artists of international fame and brought down artists all the way from the USA. At the event the audience was treated with a blend of Carnatic and Jazz music performed by the band ‘Millenium Z’. The band comprised of three members: Mr. Prasanna (an ex IITian) on the guitar and vox, Kenwood Dennard on the drums and keyboard and Alponso Johnson on the bass. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the one man orchestra put up by Kenwood Dennard while singing and playing the drums and keyboard.

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