MEMBERS of the Indian Commemoration Trust, with sponsorship from Guyana Tractor and Equipment (GUYTRAC) are all set to present a grand production of the epic ‘Ramayana’. Entitled ‘Ramlila’, the show will be directed and choreographed by the talented Roshini Boodhoo. The annual event will be held at the Indian Monument Gardens, Camp and Church Streets on Saturday October 4th. 2014. 
She is one of Guyana’s queens who has left an impression and has continued to work adamantly to make a difference. She is a driven individual who believes that children should learn to balance their academics with extra-curricular activities hence her formation of Jewan Ka Nritya (JKN) Dance Classes which are held at the Dharmic Trimurti Mandir, Blankenburg, W.C.D.
Relating that the spark and enthusiasm of her dancers encourages her to continue working, she would occasionally remind them that, “It’s for us, when it’s all finished. We can say we’ve done it, our team, and our family.”
The Jewan Ka Nritya Dance Group has been working wholeheartedly to make this production a memorable one. Their senior members have worked hard in producing assisted weapons; bows, maces, and clubs and have admirably designed and decorated their own costumes, crowns and jewels to imitate the grandeur ambience of the “Treta Yuga” era.
The group is deemed a committed family of dancers who are all innovative, creative and daring. Roshini Boodhoo B.Sc, holds the title of Miss India Guyana 2011 and Miss India Worldwide Miss Congeniality.
Relating that the spark and enthusiasm of her dancers encourages her to continue working, she would occasionally remind them that, “It’s for us, when it’s all finished. We can say we’ve done it, our team, and our family.”
Roshini has been dancing since she was five years old. Her first stage performance in 1994, was at the Lenora Primary School. Little Roshini participated in a skit where she played the role of mother Sita. She happily disclosed that after twenty years she’ll be playing the role of Sita again.
The cast comprises of thirty five members. Some of the main characters are Ram; played by Jeewanram Persaud, Laxman; Satrohan Singh, Bharat; Adrian Ramlochan, Shatrughna; Vishal Ramchand, King Dasrath; Suraj Dhanpaul, Sage Vashishtha; Krishna, Sage Vishwamitra, Avinash, Demoness Surpnakha; Tahirih Boodhoo and Ravan; Munesh Ramsaywack.
She advises that the children start dance classes from the age of five, but welcomes any age group to her classes. The Kathak classes are held on Saturdays from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
Kathak foundation assists in grooming, teaches posture, grace and timing in dance moves. Bollywood and various styles of Indian folk dances are also being taught when they have stage performances. JKN recently captivated their audience at the Guyana Festival 2014, held at the Guyana National Stadium.
Roshini herself has been dancing since she was five years old. She is also happy to disclose that after twenty years she’ll be playing the role of Sita again. The cast comprises of thirty five members. Some of the main characters are Ram; JeewanramPersaud, Laxman; Satrohan Singh, Bharat; Adrian Ramlochan, Shatrughna; Vishal Ramchand, King Dasrath; SurajDhanpaul, Sage Vashishtha; Krishna, Sage Vishwamitra, Avinash, DemonessSurpnakha; Tahirih Boodhoo and Ravan; MuneshRamsaywack.
The gates of the Monument garden will open at 17 hr. (5pm.) for the depiction of the Ramayana. All are invited to the inaugural event and admission is free. Seven curry, Indian sweetmeats and soft drinks will be on sale.