Swara Bhaskar is practising Bharatnatyam again
8 years, 9 months ago

Swara Bhaskar is practising Bharatnatyam again

Hindustan Times  

Even before making her mark as an actor in Bollywood, Swara Bhaskar was already a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. But Swara’s upcoming project presented her with an opportunity to renew her interest in the performing arts, as it has multiple dance sequences. Swara’s upcoming project presented her with an opportunity to renew her interest in the performing arts, as it has multiple dance sequences. Read:I believe I lost out on a national award due to my take on the JNU sedition row: Swara Bhaskar A source says, “Earlier, she would attend classes thrice a week, but she stopped dancing when her Bharatanatyam guru, Leela Samson, moved to Chennai. I want to reconnect with it.” Read: Swara Bhaskar, director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari talk Nil Battey Sannata

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Bharatanatyam dancer Rajashree Warrier returns to Coimbatore after 15 years
3 months, 1 week ago

Bharatanatyam dancer Rajashree Warrier returns to Coimbatore after 15 years

The Hindu  

It must have been 15 or 16 years since Bharatanatyam exponent Rajashree Warrier last performed in Coimbatore, at the Dhanwantari Temple Auditorium in the city. In the years that have passed, she has garnered several accolades, notably the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy Award, and is one of the country’s foremost exponents of the dance form. Her comeback performance in the …

Vidya Balan had to work ‘doubly hard’ to match up to Madhuri Dixit's former co-stars, Aishwarya Rai and Karisma Kapoor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vidya Balan had to work ‘doubly hard’ to match up to Madhuri Dixit's former co-stars, Aishwarya Rai and Karisma Kapoor

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan recently spoke about working with Madhuri Dixit and their dance-off in Ami Je Tomar 3.0. Vidya, in an interview with The Indian Express, stated that unlike Madhuri's former co-stars Aishwarya Rai and Karisma Kapoor, she was not a trained dancer. Vidya balan recently said that she is not a dancer like Madhuri's former co-stars - Karisma and Aishwarya. …

International Dance Day 2024: Shantanu Maheshwari says, ‘Dance introduced me to my passion for acting’
11 months ago

International Dance Day 2024: Shantanu Maheshwari says, ‘Dance introduced me to my passion for acting’

Hindustan Times  

On this International Dance Day, actor-dancer Shantanu Maheshwari credits his mother, Sandhya Maheshwari, for pushing him towards the art form. Shantanu Maheshwari speaks about his love for dance on International Dance Day 2024 Ask him about the importance of dance in his life, and Maheshwari says, “I always associate dance with happiness. “When people told him about it, he said …

Remember Swarnamalya From The 2000s? Here's What The Popular Tamil Actress Is Doing Now
1 year, 2 months ago

Remember Swarnamalya From The 2000s? Here's What The Popular Tamil Actress Is Doing Now

News 18  

Swarnamalya, a renowned Tamil actress from the early 2000s, has gracefully transitioned into a new phase of her career, embracing YouTube as a platform to connect with her audience. Known for her notable roles in Tamil hits like Alaipayuthey and Mozhi, Swarnamalya has stepped away from the silver screen and now shares glimpses of her life through daily vlogs on …

Swarna Rathotsavam marks sixth day of Tirumala brahmotsavam
1 year, 6 months ago

Swarna Rathotsavam marks sixth day of Tirumala brahmotsavam

Deccan Chronicle  

Ananthapur: On the sixth day of the ongoing Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam in Tirumala, TTD organised Swarna Rathotsavam on Saturday evening. At least 275 artists from 10 cultural teams of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala made the Hanumantha Vahana Seva grander with exclusive cultural programmes. Similarly, 30 women artists belonging to Sri Bharata Kala academy of Chennai presented Sri Krishna …

India's Best Dancer 3: Host Jay Bhanushali Breaks Barriers By Donning Heels
1 year, 10 months ago

India's Best Dancer 3: Host Jay Bhanushali Breaks Barriers By Donning Heels

News 18  

Get ready for an electrifying episode of India’s Best Dancer 3 as the show celebrates nostalgic beats from the ’90s and mesmerising dance styles from around the world. Vartika takes on the role of a mentor, leading Norbu Tamang, Tushar Shetty and Jay Bhanushali on a journey to master the art of dancing in heels to the beats of ‘High …

One life is not enough to fully understand Bharatanatyam: Geeta Chandran
2 years, 10 months ago

One life is not enough to fully understand Bharatanatyam: Geeta Chandran

Firstpost  

After a hiatus of 30 months, forced upon the veteran dancer by the COVID pandemic, Chandran will be performing live for the first time on 21 May at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi Starting from the age of five, Bharatnatyam dancer Geeta Chandran has spent the last 55 years teaching and performing the classical dance, which …

Bharatanatyam as a career: What all it takes to become a Bharatanatyam dancer
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharatanatyam as a career: What all it takes to become a Bharatanatyam dancer

India Today  

Passion is at the core of everything you do in life. India Today spoke to Geeta Chandran, who has experience in Bharatanatyam for more than 50 years, and Anandita Narayanan, who has been practicing this dance form for the last 11 years, to better understand, how to build this passion and zeal for Indian Classical dance form, Bharatanatyam and how …

Know Your Classical Dances: How Bharatnatyam, rooted in temple dances of Devdasis, contributes to nation's sociopolitical climate
3 years ago

Know Your Classical Dances: How Bharatnatyam, rooted in temple dances of Devdasis, contributes to nation's sociopolitical climate

Firstpost  

Indian classical dances – celebrated across the globe for their enriching and mesmerising virtuosity – can be traced back to centuries-old ways of storytelling, performed as much for entertainment as for the spread of cultures and knowledge. From a dance of the devdasis traditionally performed in temple precincts in Tamil Nadu to becoming a solo recital formalised by stalwarts like …

International Dance Day 2020: Lagaan fame Gracy Singh shares most enchanting experience
4 years, 11 months ago

International Dance Day 2020: Lagaan fame Gracy Singh shares most enchanting experience

India TV News  

On the occasion of International Dance Day on Wednesday, actress Gracy Singh who rose to fame with films like Lagaan, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S reminisced the time when she hit the beach for dance. This International Dance Day, the actress reminisced her beach practice session. Sharing some benefits of the famous art form, Gracy said: "Indian classical dance is a very …

It's confirmed! Kareena Kapoor Khan to make TV debut with Dance India Dance
5 years, 11 months ago

It's confirmed! Kareena Kapoor Khan to make TV debut with Dance India Dance

India TV News  

Bollywood's classiest diva Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to make her television debut with dance reality show Dance India Dance. TV actor who features in Kundali Bhagya, Dheeraj Dhoopar confirmed the news that he is hosting the show which is being judged by Kareena Kapoor Khan. Before Kareena Kapoor Khan, many Bollywood actors including Malaika Arora, Kirron Kher, Karan …

Street Dancer: Remo D'Souza's dance film starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor finally gets a title
6 years, 1 month ago

Street Dancer: Remo D'Souza's dance film starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor finally gets a title

Firstpost  

After the success of dance dramas ABCD and ABCD 2, filmmaker and choreographer Remo D’Souza will be directing yet another dance drama titled Street Dancer. He wrote, “Be a rule breaker and come fall in step with #StreetDancer this 8th November.” Earlier, Varun also shared a still from the film in which the actor was seen striking a dance pose …

Bharatanatyam, then and now
6 years, 2 months ago

Bharatanatyam, then and now

The Hindu  

Speaking as a practicing artiste, who has inherited that tradition from illustrious gurus, Malavika Sarukkai took a deep look at the art and the changes that has influenced Bharatanatyam. What elevated her morning lec-dem session at The Music Academy on ‘Tradition and change in Bharatanatyam’ was her sincere introspection into the dance’s deeper meaning without merely resorting to words. Stillness …

Five dances in India that capture the magic of the country
6 years, 4 months ago

Five dances in India that capture the magic of the country

CNN  

CNN — Whether it’s lyrical movements, classical Indian style or a hip-hop take on the wildly popular Bollywood genre, dance is, without a doubt, one of the great visual icons of India. Bharatanatyam Video Ad Feedback Bharatanatyam: India's ancient solo dance 02:08 - Source: CNN An ancient classical dance, Bharatanatyam traces it roots to the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, …

How Delhi youngsters are winning at pursuing Indian classical dance and acing studies
6 years, 11 months ago

How Delhi youngsters are winning at pursuing Indian classical dance and acing studies

Hindustan Times  

Come April 7, and 17-year-old Radha Sahdev will take to the stage for her Bharatanatyam arangetram, and embark on a new journey as a classical dancer. I like to dance because it has given me so much recognition – both in school and outside,” says Sahdev, adding, “I don’t think I would have managed this far if it wasn’t for …

Bhushan Kumar & Remo D'Souza team up for India's #BiggestDanceFilm starring Varun Dhawan and Katrina Kaif
7 years ago

Bhushan Kumar & Remo D'Souza team up for India's #BiggestDanceFilm starring Varun Dhawan and Katrina Kaif

Firstpost  

T-Series’ CMD Bhushan Kumar has signed Varun Dhawan to star in what is touted to be India’s biggest dance film. Having a committed director like Remo who is passionate about and master of several dance forms is a blessing.” Remo D’Souza says, “Isn’t it just appropriate that a film about music and dance is produced by the man heading the …

Bharatnatyam to ballet with that twist, contemporary
7 years, 7 months ago

Bharatnatyam to ballet with that twist, contemporary

Deccan Chronicle  

Arati, all of 20-years-old, slips off the stage and into a seat at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, smiling and aglow after several hours of rigorous rehearsal. "This is my first experience with contemporary dance," she announces brightly, three days before Attakkalari's Diploma in Movement Arts and Mixed Media programme draws to a close. These include classical dance forms like Bharatnatyam and …

She breathes dance
7 years, 8 months ago

She breathes dance

Deccan Chronicle  

Anjali Verma sounded very confident yet grounded while saying though she has a huge liking for Malayalam cinema, she is more inclined towards pursuing her present career as an engineer as it took a great deal of hard work for her to make a career in the field. Quizzed on why she is not actively involved in movies, Anjali a.k.a …

Shall we DANCE?
8 years, 4 months ago

Shall we DANCE?

The Hindu  

H ow many of you love to move, dance or just sway whenever you get a chance? “Though dancing has been a part of our culture for a long time, dance therapy or creative movement therapy is relatively new. When one uses movements for self expression, it teaches us to be expressive, creative about our feelings and thoughts through one’s …

Actress and up-and-coming dancer Mahalakshmi S. is a mulitasker
8 years, 8 months ago

Actress and up-and-coming dancer Mahalakshmi S. is a mulitasker

The Hindu  

Mahalakshmi S. handles multiple roles with élan, that of a dancer, an actress and a television anchor. She proved her mettle as a dancer at the school youth festivals when she was a student of Carmel Girls’ Higher Secondary School and had come first in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam at the state level. “But then there were a lot of irregularities …

Bharatanatyam recital in Delhi: Tanya Saxena’s dance dedicated to Gods
8 years, 8 months ago

Bharatanatyam recital in Delhi: Tanya Saxena’s dance dedicated to Gods

Hindustan Times  

Deities and their tales have for long inspired artists. Bharatanatyam dancer Tanya Saxena’s performance will comprise intense abhinaya and complex dance moves. Read: Meet the IAS officer who doubles up as a noted Bharatanatyam dancer Saxena shares that there will be intense abhinaya and complex dance moves involved. Read: Swara Bhaskar is practising Bharatnatyam again Passionate about the dance form, …

Rithvik Dhanjani to host Indian 'So You Think You Can Dance'
8 years, 11 months ago

Rithvik Dhanjani to host Indian 'So You Think You Can Dance'

ABP News  

Mumbai: Actor Rithvik Dhanjani has been locked as the host of upcoming dance reality show "So You Think You Can Dance 'Ab India Ki Baari’”. Rithvik, who has previously showcased his anchoring talent in shows like “India's Best Dramebaaz”, “Yeh Hai Aashiqui” and “Nach Baliye 7”, says he is excited to be a part of the show. Internationally, "So You …

Saroj Khan impressed with Deepika Padukone's dance in 'Bajirao Mastani'
9 years, 1 month ago

Saroj Khan impressed with Deepika Padukone's dance in 'Bajirao Mastani'

India TV News  

Mumbai: Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan praised actress Deepika Padukone for her performance in "Bajirao Mastani" and noted that it is important to bring back elements from our culture into dance like the film showcased. The "Pinga" song from the film featuring lead actresses Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra had instantly drawn comparison to Khan's choreographed song "Dola Re" from "Devdas" …

I am taking Bharatanatyam back to its roots: Savitha Sastry
11 years, 4 months ago

I am taking Bharatanatyam back to its roots: Savitha Sastry

Hindustan Times  

Indian classical dance acts usually revolve around two to three themes based on mythological stories. But popular Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry, added a new facet to the genre by introducing the concept of dance theatre a couple of years ago. When asked what made her keen to work on dance theatre productions, Sastry says, “Bharatanatyam, by definition, is dance theatre. …

Vikram Bhatt, Harbhajan To Produce TV Dance Reality Show
15 years, 1 month ago

Vikram Bhatt, Harbhajan To Produce TV Dance Reality Show

India TV News  

Vikram Bhatt's ASA Productions has teamed up with Harbhajan Singh's Television Production Company, TRP to produce a dance reality show on television, reports a glamour website Glamsham. Vikram Bhatt would be producing the dance reality show 'Dance India Dance' season 2 on Zee TV along with Indian bowling ace Harbhajan Singh. 'Dance India Dance' is a great show and since …

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