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Narthaki Monthly Newsletter

August 2026
MEET THE ARTISTES

The Pinnacle of Kathak - Pandit Kundan Lal Gangani
- Dr Chitra Sharma
Pandit Kundan Lal Gangani was one of the most eminent exponents of the Jaipur Gharana, whose creative vision shaped the very form in which this illustrious tradition is known today.

Teejan Bai: Folk Theatre artist from the Pardhi Margins to the Throne of the Mahabharata
- Dr Navina Jafa
The stage did not tremble when Teejan Bai stepped on it; it remembered how to tremble.

Keeper of the moment
- Rajendra Sharma
Photographer Rakesh Sinha has spent 5 decades capturing musicians and dancers on stage.
Pulse of tradition
- Sreevalsan Thiyyadi
For veteran vocalist Madambi Subramanian, Kathakali's unique melodies are as important as its Carnatic influences.

Dance diplomat
- NC Srinivasaraghavan
As she celebrates 75 years in dance, Rathna Kumar reflects on her role in popularizing Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi in the US.





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