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
We in India believe that Sri Lanka is the land of Ravan, but most us don’t know that this country is called The Pearl of the Orient and also the Teardrop of India. If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a majestic past, lovely tea and warm smiles could […]Read More
Today is the 15th. Of June. On the 15th of May, Vidisha ki Vidhushi Malti Joshi, veteran writer and poetess popularly also known as Malwa ki Meera, passed away after a period of illness. Her eyes saw much in the almost 90 years she was on planet earth and her smile said it all. Vidushi Malti […]Read More
Few years back in 2020 the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by Government of India was given to Dr Vasanth Kiran, who is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer from Bangalore. He has performed in over 20 countries and composed over 100 songs for both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi and released in […]Read More
New musical drama Humare Ram has taken India by storm, hundreds queue up to catch the untold stories of Ramayan on stage. Rahull Bhuchar who is the force behind Felicity Theatre and also sashays the complex role of Lord Ram in Humare Ram worked on this musical treat for over two years. I was fortunate […]Read More
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