One of India’s leading Kathak artists of her generation, Sanjukta Sinha is known for her technical expertise and immense artistry. A solo dancer of distinction, she has also performed in ensembles as well as collaborated with several leading international names across various dance forms, keen to create contemporary expressions of dance based on Kathak. She […]Read More
There are many dance forms that are getting popular in the world and contemporary dance is on the top of the list. Contemporary dance itself has many forms under its huge umbrella. In the last two decades India too has opened its arms towards this highly expressive and physical dance form, there are many dancers, […]Read More
What better time than today to recount this immortal poem by poet Iqbal …Saare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Hamara. Hindustan is a concept; Hinduism, a philosophy. India is an amalgamation of many states, regions, kingdoms put together that held by a common belief. After the Indus age, the pre and post-Vedic ages (see chart for […]Read More
As the sunsets spreading its molten glows across the expanse of the sky, the one and only one-star dual dancer who could negotiate both styles of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam to its most optimal level and many a time going to the most unbelievable and unmatched levels is and will always be The Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940-2024). […]Read More
Mythological dance dramas are gaining popularity in India, and one such dance drama that is making waves all over India is Chitrangada – Ek Sashakt Naari, written by the pillar of Indian Literature Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore and directed and choreographed by Madhumita Chakraborty and Tony Chakraborty. For over three decades, Madhumita and Tony have […]Read More
Relationship of pets is said to be one with unconditional love and affection. Pet parents treat pets not just as pets but as their babies and many a times take more care of them even more than their own self. It is the love that makes this bond strong and everlasting. But what happens when […]Read More
When parents name their new borns, often there is astrological, family or social realities to consider. I was originally named Arvind, after Sri Aurobindo. My eyes were like buttons and stood out, hence Arvind meaning eyes ( like lotus). Lochan got added! Why? The story comes in a while. How good ideas and bad names […]Read More
A dancer is a dancer it is said, but today with over 45 years of dance experience behind me I can guess a dancers personality by just knowing what television serials they often like to watch. Whether it’s respite from a hectic day at work, or a sad excuse for a social life, or a […]Read More
For a dancer it is very important to know who you are and what you stand for. So, it becomes very essential for an artist to know one’s purpose, vision, mission and values that is what finally define ones place in the world of art and if a performer knows what he or she wants […]Read More
Academician, Bharatnatyam dancer, scholar, musician, composer, choreographer and mentor Padma Bhushan CV Chandrasekhar passed away after a prolonged illness. Professor CV Chandrasekhar who was fondly called Chandru Anna was an alumnus of Kalakshetra, he was known for his uncompromising approach to his art of Bharatnatyam and Carnatic music. He handled all his various roles in […]Read More
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