‘UK and India can lead the world in film, fashion, music and arts’ | Events Movie News

Renowned classical musician Vidya Shah entertained the audience with her performance at the event. A reception to celebrate the new bilateral Cultural Cooperation Agreement between India and the UK, hosted by Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner, brought together Lisa Nandy, UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister for Culture and Tourism. The two dignitaries emphasised the importance of art and culture as a bridge between people and a means to build lasting bonds of friendship.Expressing his gratitude towards Nandy for initiating a new chapter in India-UK’s dynamic cultural relations, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, “India and the UK share a deep and storeyed history of cultural exchange. From the graceful movements of Bharatnatyam to the evocative rhythms of contemporary British performing arts and intricate designs of Indian crafts to the bold strokes of British visual arts, our cultural tapestry is woven with threads of mutual admiration and creative synergy.”

(L-R) Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council; Lisa Nandy, UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister for Culture and Tourism.

Lisa Nandy added, “In film, fashion, music and arts, Britain and India can lead the world. I look forward to a future where the UK and India, two great creative nations, continue to dream, collaborate and inspire the world together. Building on this foundation, let India and the UK be the exemplars of what it means to work across national boundaries to bring people together.”Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council, who co-hosted the evening, said, “At the British Council, our work has been to deepen UK-India cultural and educational connections and build ever stronger connections between people. Our partnership celebrates creativity, drives innovation, and boosts tourism, sparking enduring connections that deepen the bonds between our nations.”Vidya Shah, a renowned classical musician, enchanted the audience with her rendition of Begum Akhtar’s Hamari Atariya Pe Aao, at the event. – Arushi Jain



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