Katharanya | Stories of Santiniketan | Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya- Part 2 | Alokananda Roy | KARU

The second half of Katharanya – Edition Six brought the audience into the vivid, transformative world of Alokananda Roy. In conversation with moderator Bappaditya Mukherjee, she traced her remarkable journey—one where dance becomes a tool for reform, where art breaks barriers, and where even the most forgotten find dignity and voice. With her signature candour, wit, and infectious laughter, Ms. Roy shared stories from her pioneering work in correctional homes and among children—work that has inspired many and redefined the power of creative practice. The session was anything but conventional: it was heartfelt, humorous, and filled with wisdom. Audience members laughed often, reflected deeply, and left reminded that art, when rendered with truth and love, can change lives. A conversation that offered both joy and resolve—proof that Tagore’s light still finds its way into the world, through those bold enough to carry it.