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 disciple of legendary Kathak doyen Rohini Bhate, she has made a significant contribution to the evolution and pedagogy of Kathak over several decades. She is a recipient of several prestigious […]Read More
Shama Bhate – like many a youngster – was introduced to Kathak because families in post-Independent India were slowly getting away from the stigma of nautch, a word the colonial British rulers had coined to describe our highly-stylised temple traditions of offering service to deities through song and dance. She wore thick glasses because she […]Read More
Kalidasa once said: Creepers and artists need support. Let me refresh your memory. The Gupta rule (4th -5th century) saw the rise of Kalidasa, a classical Sanskrit and Prakrit author, easily considered one of the greatest poet and playwright of ancient India. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. His […]Read More
Ram… Rama…Ramayeti dominated the cultural eco system last month. With the official opening of the Ram lalla temple at Ayodhya, many artistes made a beeline to visit and have the chance to perform there. Was is to get political or media eyeballs or just sheer devotion, or both, only they can say. Each to own. […]Read More
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