Department of Performing Arts (BPA)
UG BPA Established in the year 2024 (First U.G. Course in Performing Arts under University of Mumbai)
Implemented NEP 2020 along with Autonomous Status Since 2024-25
– Independent BoS in the Subject Performing Arts
– Theory along with Practical Learning Experience
1 faculty members holding Ph.D. degree
1 faculty member holding M.A. (Theatre) degree
1 faculty member expert in (Folk Instrument & Percussion Instrument)
1 faculty member holding Madhyama Purn (Pakhawaj) degree
1 faculty member holding Madhyama Purn (Vocal) degree
1 faculty member holding B. E. (IT) degree
– Professional artist Subject expert for Practical paper Examination
– Offers Major Performing Arts Degree along with Minor degree in Marketing (Commerce), Sociology (Arts) degree.
– Offers Minor degree to other than Performing Arts Theatre, Music and Folk Instruments and Dance
– Offers Professional and Commercial Field Program experience to learners
The department has separate floor
Separate staff room for both faculty members
Specious separate classrooms for each class and for Minor subjects
Well-equipped and air conditioned Sound Recording and Console Room, Good Infrastructure with spacious class rooms, Auditorium, Changing Room, Instrument compartment and Theatre Drapery compartment
Teaching
Dr. Ambekar Anand Balaram
(Head of the Department)
Mr. Saundalgekar Vedang Atmaram
(Assistant Professor)
Mr. Kelkar Haresh Ramesh
(Assistant Professor)
Ms. Savant Kashmira Ajit
(Assistant Professor)
Syllabus for Performing Arts (2025–26)
A student from the department has been selected for the international Folk Dance festival to be held in Italy represented by University of Mumbai on February 2025.
The short film Suno Draupadi won an international award at the ISFFA Festival in Kolkata.
Short film Suno Draupadi had been officially selected for the MITEE Film Festival in Pune.
Organized a District-Level Acting workshop named (Kalasanskar) for 12th-grade students in April 2025.
Developed entrepreneurial skills and Earned around ₹5,000 during the Diwali festival through fine arts in October 2024.
Two students participated as anchors at the Ratnagiri Mahotsav in December 2024.
Performed a 3-hour music concert at the Tandoori Nights event at Navnirman College, Ratnagiri in February 2025.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Godutai Jambhekar Mahila Vidyalaya, Ratnagiri students presented a special performance featuring traditional folk instruments Orchestra in January 2025.
On the silver jubilee of Godbole High School, Kelye, Ratnagiri, the students presented a special performance featuring traditional folk instruments in March 2025.
Participated in a Dashavtar workshop conducted by the Government of Maharashtra .
Collabrated with “Kalaranga Garjato Maharashta Maza” Event held at Savarkar Natyagruha, Ratnagiri in March 2025.
Dr. Ananad Balaram Ambekar
– Chairman of Board of Studies in Performing Arts Gogate Jogalekar College (Autonomous) Ratnagiri
– Board of Studies Member in Sociology – Mahavir college (Autonomous), Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
– Conferred Ph. D in Sociology, Research Title: The Role of Nurses in Ratnagiri District.
– Member of State Level Spandhan Mahotsav – Aarogya Vidyapeeth, Nashik
– District Cultural Co-ordinator of Mumbai University South zone.
– Nominated as Social Expert Member – Land Acquisition Committee the Government
of Maharashtra through the Ratnagiri District Collector’s Office
– Coordinator of State-level Atal Karandak Ekankika Spardha (Ratnagiri District), Panvel.
– Coordinator of State-level Purushottam Karandak Ekankika Spardha (Ratnagiri District), Pune.
– Member of Students’ Development Board at University of Mumbai .
– Life Member of Indian Sociological Society.
– Life Member of Marathi Samajshastra Parishad.
– Secretary of Gogate-Joglekar Alumni Association.
– State Executive Member of Maharashtra Union of Secular Teachers (MUST).
– State Committee Member of Marathi Samajshastra Parishad.
– Coordinator of Konkan Chitrapat Festival – Sidhuratna Sanstha.
Publication:
– Book Title: Ratnagiri Zhilyatil Paricharikanchi Bhumika (रत्नागिरी जिल्ह्यातील परिचारिकांची भूमिका) Published: December 2020
– Creative Writing Blogger: My Life – Dr. Anand Ambekar
Mr. Vedang Atmaram Saundalgekar
– Directed a short film Suno Draupadi selected at National and international levels.
– Acted in the Hindi web series “Veer Savarkar: The Secret Files”.
– Directed the acclaimed one-act play “Coffin”.
Mr. Haresh Ramesh Kelkar
– Actively participated in the 34th Inter-University National Youth Festival held in Chandigarh as an Accompanist in Indian Group Song.
– Represented India in the ICYF (International Cultural Youth Festival) as a Rhythmist Accompanist and Folk Orchestra Director.
– Participated in the World Culture Festival organized by The Art of Living under the guidance of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in New Delhi.
– Participated in the Akhil Bhartiya Pakhavaj/Mrudungam Sammelan held at Alandi, Pune.
– Performed in Bharatiyam Karandak, held in Kolhapur and Karad, organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.
– Organized and arranged live music for a Government Program (2015) at the Collector Office, Ratnagiri.
– Awarded ‘Best Music Arranger’ at Bharatiyam Karandak 2013, organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.
– Lead musician for Folk Dance in ICYF 2014.
– Performed with legendary classical singers and Winners of national award of Singing including:
• Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar
• Pt. Jaitirtha Meundi
• Pt. Anand Bhate
• Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar
• Pt. Prasad Khaparde
• Pt. Upendra Bhat
• Sawani Ravindra
• Aarya Ambekar
• Manjusha Kulkarni
Ms. Kashmira Ajit Savant
– Performed lead vocal roles in multiple musical theatre productions.
– Proficient in vocal techniques including breath control, voice projection, and pitch accuracy.
– Experienced in performing a wide range of musical genres, including Light Music, Indian Classical, Bollywood, and Western Music.
– Collaborated with a rock band to compose and perform original songs at various local venues.
– Actively Participated in Inter-Collegiate Youth Festivals, performing diverse musical styles.
– Led the Ratnagiri team in the All India Radio Group Song Competition held in Ahmedabad and secured First Position at the national level.
– Performed with legendary classical singers :
– Shridhar Phadke
– Manish Rajgire