was established in 1974.

It provides a platform for the budding talents in the fields of music and dance and other

performing arts. Its programmes present an amalgamation of amateur and professional

artists. Maestros like the

Late Ustad Allah Rakha, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma,

and several well-known playback singers like that of

Kavita Krishnamuthy, Udit Narayan, Kumar Shanu, Bali Brahmabhat,Pinaz

Masani, Shaan, Illa Arun, Preetiyand Pinky, Aryan Vaid and Reshma Bombaywala

have performed and enthralled the audiances under the auspices of PAS.

The activities of the society begin with inaugural event Sargam, followed by Talent

Parade which is a dancing and singing event. ‘Serenade’ an interesting, humour laced

activity in which society plays the Cupid by providing young ones the opportunity to

express their feeling in the most hilarious ways, besides students dedicates their

appreciations of proessors with sher-o-shaeri . It also organises an intercollegiate fashion

show, Enchante’, besides events like Antakshri and JAM are also organised by the Society.

PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY (P.A.S)

Report 2014-15

The Performing Arts Society is the largest among all societies functioning in Sydenham. It has lions share

in the Brouhaha every year. This year i.e. academic year 2014-15; some important highlights are worth

mentioning.

The Society’ activities began with Orientation on 20th July 2014

Director of SIMSREE , Dr. M. B. Bhide inaugurating the Orientation of PAS

After the Opening ceremony the significance of the extracurricular activities in the college life the students

was highlighted by the prof. In charge, Quadri Madam, Dr. Bhide, the chafe guest encouraged and wished

the PAS success and then the performances began.

First performance was put up by the PASite Bhavesh More Playing JAL TARANG, the classic

instrument and the audience went gaga!

The Junk Orchestra of PAS Boys!

HOD – PR Sheetal Kotian Performing Bharat Nattyam!

A few glimpses of Street Dance by PAS Boys “Swag Illusion”

Alongside of Orientation ’14, Fresher’s Party was also organised in collaboration with Hindustan

Times.

Freshers’ of PAS ‘15

Celebrity Performer of the year, famous T.V. actor Mr. Gaurav Gera at Fresher PARTY

Mr. Gaurav Gera getting into ‘Chutki’s charater

Gera Performing ‘Chutki live’

Students enthralled by Chutki!

The jewel in the crown of PAS was ‘Crank Dat’ –the street dance competition of

international standards, which was held on 18th January 2015 at the Phoenix Mills

compound. The vent was presented in association with Indian B-Boying Federation. 15

teams from all over the nation participated with full energy and enthusiasm. One team had

an Italian dancer in their team who enjoyed it immensely. More than 10000 shoppers,

visitors and the street dance enthusiasts from all over Mumbai and participants supporters

gathered to watch the event and were enthralled by the performing teams. The crowed of

shoppers was elated to see such electrifying performances. The participating teams kept

everyone entertained throughout, until 10:00 p.m.

Crank Dat’ 15 , at Phoenix Mills Compound

Adding to the excitement, there was the cast of upcoming film‘ Hawaizaada : Mr.

Ayushman Khurrana & Ms. Pallavi Sharda who came promote their movie, could do

nothing but dance!Film stars Mr. Aayushman Khurana and Ms. Pallavi Sharda lit up

the stage with their presence, they promoted their movie ‘Hawai Zaada’.

Aayushman Khurana and Pallavi Sharda promoting their film

On 14th Nov. We started our journey with a bang! We went to Balbhavan, Charni Road, to spend

quality time with the inmates. We distributed chocolates, biscuits and Idlis to them. It was followed by

interaction day-to-day living of these disadvantaged children, which was followed by singing songs and

dancing, mimicry etc. to rejoice them. Since then a few fellows from among us keep visiting them.

PAS on Children’s Day at Bal Bhavan ,Charni Road

On 17th Nov we took up another social cause which is so close to our Honorable Prime Minister Shri

Narendra Modi - Swach Bharat Abhiyan’ ; as a mark of respect to him. ‘That day we , along with the

Prof. in Charge cleaned up the whole of Churchgate Railway Station, just imagine it! We offered roses to

daily commuters to make them know that new generations will never let go of these essential values.

Besides, we offered sweets to the Safai Karmcharis, thanked them for the daily grind they go through

every day to keep our surroundings clean. They were very happy and it was really a fulfilling experience

for us. This event was organised along with ‘Sakal ‘the Marathi Daily. Our Principal, Dr. AnnaSaheb

Khemnar was really glad and proud to see the students giving priority to social causes he encouraged us to

keep up with working for social causes.

The Prof. In Charge with Safai karmchari

Performing Arts Society’s at Churchgate Station, cleaning and spreading the awareness about cleanliness

The valedictory function of PAS was held on 5th March 2016.

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