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Sandip Soparrkar
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Dance is a Lifelong Sadhana – Sharvari Jamenis
An artist who stands as a compelling force in the world of Kathak, who seamlessly bridges performance, pedagogy, and creative vision is Sharvari Jamenis. A...
216 Hours of Bharatanatyam: Vidushi V. Deeksha’s Defining Leap
For nine days and nine nights, Bharatanatyam dancer Vidushi V. Deeksha lived inside rhythm, breath, and belief at the auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Government...
Art Baithak Comes Alive
In an era dominated by digital consumption and fleeting attention spans, the Art Baithak initiative stands as a refreshing return to intimacy, presence, and shared...
Forgotten Chapter of Indian Dance
Born into a family deeply connected with music and theatre, Indumati Raman grew up in an environment where artistic traditions were both practiced and patronised....
Two Bodies, One Consciousness
At Pravaha, a festival dedicated to showcasing and premiering new productions, Shringara Bhakti 2.0 emerged as a deeply reflective and aesthetically layered dance feature. Show...
Carlito Catalano: Dancing Odissi Across Oceans
From the verandas of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas to international Odissi stages, Carlito Catalano’s journey is one of devotion, resilience, and cultural...
Echoes of Banaras with Jayantimala Mishra
Torchbearer of Kathak in Banaras Gharana, legendary performer, guru, and cultural icon, Jayantimala Mishra, fondly known as Urvashi, is one of the most celebrated exponents...
When Red Speaks – Alaknanda’s Laal Ishq
One artist whose journey as a Kathak artist is marked by discipline, excellence, and early recognition of her talent is Alakhnanda. She received a prestigious...
Where Devotion Meets Motion: Pavitra Bhat on His New Show
One of the young and dynamic breed of dancers who is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and guru with over three decades of dedication to...
Shama Bhate: Seven Decades of Dance, Discipline and Devotion
An eminent Kathak exponent, choreographer and guru, who is renowned for her innovative yet deeply rooted approach to the classical form is Shama Bhate. A...