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September 2023
SANCHARI.. More on the arts

Transcending gender
- Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
Three men who found their calling in Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi, discuss their non-normative career choice and Indian classical dance as a spiritual surrender beyond social mores.

Centennial Jubilation: Navarasa Sadhana's glorious 100th celebration unveils stunning performances
- Renu Ramanath
This unique actor's training program, designed by G. Venu, celebrated its centenary batch, with participants presenting their talents at Natanakairali's refurbished space.

In love and war
- Purnima Sah
Feroz Abbas Khan, whose 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical' is currently touring North America, on the challenges of keeping the show going.

Parshwanath Upadhye's 'Nagamandala' shows how life is like a game of snakes and ladders
- B Ramadevi
Presented by Parshwanath Upadhye's Punya Dance Company in Mangaluru, it captures the emotional upheaval in a young woman's life.

Don't throw it all away
- Rupa Srikanth
Preethi Bharadwaj used movement and the spoken word to present stories on women, love and Nature.

The dance of perception: A series of perspectives on dance reviews
Critique and feedback are integral to an artist's growth, but what do dancers truly think about reviews? This feature-series sheds light on the diverse opinions within the dance community.

Artiste sculpts her way through her love for Bharatanatyam
- Ankita Nair
In 2015, the dancer tried her hands in sculpting, and shaped her first sculpture of lord Ganesha, which came out crafted well.

Madrastically Yours | Cultural Crossroads: Navigating Chennai's arts scene and bridging divides
- Akhila Krishnamurthy
Ahead of Madras Day, delve into Chennai's eclectic art scene, its various intersections, and the initiatives that strive to unite the city's communities through creative expression.

Beyond boundaries
- Ankita Athawale
Anurakti, an Indo-Srilankan production, is a seamless blend of dance and music styles.

Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky: "I don't want my ballet to be staged in Russia ever again"
- Lyndsey Winship
When the Ukrainian invasion began, the ballet great left a show at the Bolshoi in protest.







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