Category : SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Have you ever imagined what happens when titans unite? What happens when the world’s pre-eminent dancers of six very different classical dance forms of India share the stage? Is there is a storm, an earthquake or a tsunami? Well, you will know it soon as in the coming month, one-of-its-kind show, Charishnu will be showcased […]Read More

My fascination for classical forms has resulted in me meeting and interacting with many dancing legends of India, be it Sonal Mansingh, Pt Birju Maharaj, Mallika Sarabhai, Hema Malini and many more. I have had the privilege of seeing them mesmerise the audience and even dine with me. One such recent interaction I had was […]Read More

Belgium is a wonderful country that is always open to various cultural programmes. It always welcomes artistes from the world over to showcase their talent and creativity. Recently, Kathak guru Shila Mehta mesmerised the audience in Belgium with two of her unique performances. The audience were completely taken aback with the two one-of-their-kind presentation which […]Read More

It is often said: “A dancer is a dancer” but today with over 45 years of dance experience behind me, I can guess a dancer’s 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 […]Read More

In the sea of artistes today, there are some who are great performers, some who are superb with their PR skills, some have amazing organisational abilities but there are very few who have it all that it takes to be the best. One such artiste is Bharatanatyam exponent, teacher, choreographer and art curator Kalashri Lata […]Read More

I am writing this piece today with a heavy heart. This article is a tribute. A tribute to a wonderful and highly talented folk artiste who left us a few days ago to follow a better and more beautiful path. Though this journey came to him a lot sooner than expected, leaving the dancers and […]Read More

Today, I am going to take you into the life of a pathbreaking dancer who, in 1960, was buried alive just one hour after her birth by her community and village seniors. According to them, her fault was that she was born a girl though later she was fortunate to be rescued by her aunt. […]Read More

As a child, she recognised and knew her path. As an adolescent, she was convinced of her path. As an adult, her streak of rebellion became the strength of walking the path. Her eyes could portray the depth of love of Radha as eloquently as the fury of Draupadi. Her movements resplendently displayed the forms […]Read More

It is believed that to be successful in the field of art, especially dance, one has to live in a metro city. It is believed Delhi is the central point for classical dancers as most of the big names in the classical world live in the National Capital. Next in line are Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru […]Read More

There are many people who love to know about what’s next for them in life and what future holds for them in personal as well as professional life. When we are in stress or many a times just for fun, we do visit or have often been advised to visit an astrologer. I have seen […]Read More