New Delhi, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition dedicated to marking 100 episodes of his popular radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The exhibition showcased artwork inspired by the themes of the programme and was organized by the Ministry of Culture.
During his visit, the Prime Minister was taken on a walkthrough of the exhibition and had the opportunity to interact with the artists who created the artwork on display. The artists spoke to him about the themes that had inspired their creations, which were all related to the various topics discussed on the show.The exhibition ‘Jana Shakti: A Collective Power’ features works by many prominent artists.
Prime Minister Modi was taken on a walkthrough of the exhibition where artists got an opportunity to talk about their works and the themes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that inspired them, the culture ministry said.
The artists who have contributed to the exhibition include Manu Parekh, Madhavi Parekh, Atul Dodiya, Paresh Maity, Pratul Dash, G R Iranna, Jagannath Panda and Jiten Thukral, the ministry had earlier said.
“After viewing the artworks, the prime minister signed the ‘Jana Shakti’ Exhibition catalogue and penned down the message, ‘Mann Mandir ki Yatra Sukhad ho..’. The catalogue has been pre-signed by the 13 artists,” the ministry said in a statement.
The exhibition showcased a variety of art forms including paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations. The pieces on display represented a diverse range of themes and issues, such as cleanliness, unity, technology, education, and social harmony, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister appreciated the creativity and innovation displayed by the artists and thanked them for their contributions to the exhibition. He also noted that the exhibition was an opportunity to showcase the diversity of Indian art and culture to the world.
The culture ministry also shared that the exhibition was an attempt to bring the themes and messages of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to a wider audience and to highlight the programme’s impact on society. The ministry also expressed its hope that the exhibition would inspire more people to engage with the themes of the programme and contribute to building a better India.
The exhibition, which was inaugurated on May 13, will be open to the public until May 26 at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi. It is expected to attract a large number of visitors, including art enthusiasts and fans of the popular radio programme.
