Niang Sopi – Bali’s Oldest Active Dancer In a quiet courtyard in Bali, where incense curls into the air and gamelan music hums softly in the background, I meet Niang Sopi, who is 107 years old, widely celebrated as one of the oldest active dancers in the world. Her presence is serene, yet powerful. Even […]Read More
A dynamic and expressive performer, Shrey Panchal is known for breaking stereotypes as a male Lavani dancer. He has carved a unique space by embracing this traditionally female dance form with grace, strength, and authenticity. Shrey’s performances beautifully blend powerful expressions, intricate footwork, and theatrical storytelling. Through his art, he challenges societal norms and promotes […]Read More
A distinguished Odissi dancer and academic, Yamuna Sangarasivam gained international recognition for her appearance in Black or White by Michael Jackson. Trained deeply in the classical Indian dance tradition of Odissi, she has been instrumental in bringing its expressive vocabulary to global audiences. Her brief yet powerful presence in the iconic music video introduced […]Read More
Born in the vibrant city of Bombay, and now gracing stages across Madrid, Spain, Sunny Singh stands as a beacon of Indian dance culture, illuminating the world with the authentic spirit of Bollywood. With Over 14 years in Bollywood, he has contributed to 50+ films as dancer, choreographer, and lead actor. He has performed for […]Read More
BVB Mehta Vidyalaya, Delhi, was our world when we were growing up in the Delhi of 1960s through the 1970s. Yes, for Gen Z that may sound like ancient history on lines of Harappa and Lothal but for 30+ of us – the class of 1976 – meeting 50 years later, in 2026, at school, […]Read More
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 senior disciple of the legendary Rohini Bhate, she carries forward a rich legacy while shaping her own distinct artistic voice. With equal command on stage and screen, Sharvari has carved […]Read More
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 Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi, Karnataka, she performed continuously for 216 hours, resting only 15 minutes every three hours. When she finally concluded at exactly 3.30 p.m. on the […]Read More
The world of dance is often seen from the outside as a space filled with beauty, grace, glamour, and applause. Audiences witness the elegance of movement, the sparkle of costumes, and the thunder of standing ovations, believing that the dance world is a realm of pure creativity and joy. However, behind the curtains […]Read More
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 cultural experience. Spearheaded by voice artist and arts patron Mona Shetty under the aegis of the Leela Ghosh Foundation, this initiative is steadily reshaping how audiences engage with the performing […]Read More
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. In 1966, she joined the renowned institution Kalakshetra in Chennai, where the founder Rukmini Devi Arundale was still actively guiding its artistic vision. Influenced by Rukmini Devi’s fascination with the […]Read More
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