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PREVIEWNarthaki Global Media presents 25th show of Naachiyar Next By Dr Anita Ratnam & ensemble Rukmini Arangam, 6pm Oct 3, 2026 Chennai Sept 5, 2026  Naachiyaar Next is a re-telling of Dr Anita Ratnam's production of Naachiyar that premiered in 2003. In keeping with Anita Ratnam’s style, it features unconventional verses from Andal, the 9th century mystic poet of Tamil Nadu who was elevated to goddess status within a few centuries of her birth. The work embodies a feminist reading of Andal, whose poems have come to represent female desire, personal Bhakti and daring transgression across the borders of conformity. Date: Oct 3, 2026 Venue: Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra, 6pm Tickets Dr Anita Ratnam is a contemporary dancer, choreographer, arts presenter, cultural activist, and art entrepreneur from India. She has a unique style that blends classical and contemporary dance forms, and her contributions to the dance scene in India have been recognized both nationally and internationally. Anita founded the Arangham Trust, a cultural foundation that seeks to explore, enrich and promote the performing and visual arts of India. She developed the dance portal Narthaki.com and revived the theatrical ritual form Kaisiki Natakam, contributing to the continuation of the form. She has won several awards and honours for her work, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018. |
