Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Ram Nath Kovind Commends Sonal Mansingh's Life and Art
Former President Ram Nath Kovind spoke at the launch of the revised edition of 'A Zigzag Mind', a book about dancer Sonal Mansingh.
He called her life a symbol of strong belief and dedication to her art.
The event, organized by IGNCA, also included Dattatreya Hosabale as a guest.
Kovind highlighted her commitment to cultural service and how she overcame challenges, including a serious accident.
He spoke about the importance of the Guru-Shishya tradition, the relationship between a teacher and a student, and how dance is like meditation.
Ram Nath Kovind spoke at the launch of the new edition of 'A Zigzag Mind'.
The event celebrated Sonal Mansingh, a renowned dance exponent.
Kovind called Mansingh's life a symbol of firm conviction.
The event was organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
Dattatreya Hosabale was the Guest of Honour.
- Who
- Ram Nath Kovind, Dattatreya Hosabale, Sonal Mansingh
- What
- Discussion and launch of the new edition of 'A Zigzag Mind'
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
- Why
- To celebrate Sonal Mansingh's life and artistic journey and the launch of the new edition of her book.
- Event
- Discussion on 'A Zigzag Mind' new edition
- Guest of Honor
- Dattatreya Hosabale
- Special Guest
- Sundeep Bhutoria
- Event Organizer
- IGNCA
- Book Publisher
- IGNCA & Vitasta Publishing