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Jan 2026
MEET THE ARTISTES

At 92, Vyjayanthimala is fitter than ever. What's the secret behind her timeless beauty?
- ET Online
Speaking to The Economic Times, Vyjayanthimala explained that Bharatanatyam remains the central force in her life.

Pusthakam Ramaa: An artiste without boundaries
- Jyothi Raghuram
A top concert singer and high-demand dance vocalist, Pusthakam Ramaa has gifted the arts a legacy that defies categorization.

Dancing between worlds: Arunima Kumar's diasporic journey
- Bibin Balan
Her diasporic journey began in 2009. A young Kuchipudi dancer newly arrived in London, she carried passion, memories of India, and a quiet uncertainty about how she would continue her art in a foreign country.
Sonal Mansingh on teaching the nuances of dance to Gen Z: 'Their slang and jokes are new to me'
- Shweta Sharma
'I feel fortunate to be able to carry on this ancient art form, bringing emotions and ideas to life through movement and music,' the Padma Vibhushan awardee said.

Dance like a man
- Hema Iyer Ramani
Krishna Gana Sabha's Nritya Choodamani for 2025 crowns G Narendra's years of struggle and dedication.

Yakshagana, India's own 'opera', making waves in Europe
- Abhijith N Kolpe
Founded in 2018, Apurva Beleyur's Yakshamitraru Germany not only presents prasangas, but also teaches the nuances of this traditional art to Europeans.




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