The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to launch a distinctive initiative dedicated to documenting and preserving some of India’s most celebrated voices through recorded interviews and authentic publications. Conceived after years of sustained scholarly and archival effort, the initiative will be formally released on 8^th  January 2026 at 4.00 p.m. in both book and audio formats, under the title ‘Awazon ke Jugnu’. It will be released in both book and audio formats. The publication traces the journeys of 31 individuals associated with All India Radio, FM channels, the voice-over industry, broadcasting, and the tradition of stage poetry.

The programme will be chaired by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA. Renowned broadcaster and voice actor Shri Harish Bhimani will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, while noted broadcaster and voice actor Shri Shammi Narang will be the Guest of Honour. Eminent voice actor Ms Sonal Kaushal will attend as the Special Guest. On this occasion, Shri Anurag Punetha, Controller, Media Centre, IGNCA, will deliver the welcome address, and the book’s compiler and editor, Dr. Shefali Chaturvedi, will introduce the publication.

The publication foregrounds the enduring cultural significance of radio and voice-based narration, a tradition that has long forged a deep emotional connection with audiences. Through voices that have carried stories, characters, and emotions across generations, the project reflects on the unique power of sound in shaping collective memory, warmth, and trust. Even in the contemporary digital landscape, the art of voice-over continues to remain a vital and relevant cultural medium, bridging past and present modes of storytelling.

The book and audio launch programme will mark an important moment in IGNCA’s ongoing commitment to cultural documentation and preservation. The Centre looks forward to welcoming scholars, practitioners, and members of the public to this occasion, which promises to offer a meaningful engagement with the legacy and continuing relevance of India’s rich vocal traditions.

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Sunil Kumar Tiwari

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