• AR Rahman named ambassador of Indo-UK tradition platform

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    AR Rahman named ambassador of Indo-UK tradition platform

    The 'Season of Culture,' which commemorates India's 75th anniversary of independence, was officially opened here on Tuesday by Barbara Wickham, Director (India) of the British Council.

    Digital Desk: The music maestro, AR Rahman, has been
    named the ambassador of the British Council’s ‘India-UK Together Season of
    Culture’, which aims to spice up collaboration amongst rising artists.



    The 'Season
    of Culture,' which commemorates India's 75th anniversary
    of independence, was officially opened here on Tuesday by Barbara Wickham,
    Director (India) of the British Council.



    As an artist,
    Rahman said it's a pleasure to be a part of an innovative cultural programme
    that encourages artistic excellence and appreciation, as well as brings diverse
    audiences together.



    He added,
    "Today, creative expression and interchange can develop new talent and
    establish a worldwide stage for fair and equal access to artists."



    As Wickham
    stated, Rahman has been a key consultant to the 'Season of Culture’ and his
    work and professional journey fully exemplify what the 'Season of Culture'
    stands for collaboration and artistic output that
    grabs the world's imagination.



    Over 1,400
    artists from India, the United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
    will present their collaborations to millions of people in India, the United
    Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland through a variety of arts such
    as theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, music, architecture, design,
    fashion, tech-art, and new media art.



    The 'Season
    of Culture' intends to build on the British Council's work in India and
    strengthen partnerships between India and the United Kingdom in the arts,
    English, and education.



    People in
    both nations will get the opportunity to see unique and exciting creative work
    from some of the most promising UK and Indian artists, pushing the envelope of
    creativity and incorporating creative technology, according to Wickham
    .