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‘Radhe RAdhe – Sweet Surrender’ draws references and influences from the folk form Radha Prema Leela. “Take Ganjam’s art and dance to the international stage,” were the words of the distinguished scholar and artist Dinanath Pathy, which became the guiding force for guru Gajendra Panda and dancer-choreographer Datuk Ramli Ibrahim. Inspired by Dinanath, also their…
‘Radhe RAdhe – Sweet Surrender’ draws references and influences from the folk form Radha Prema Leela. “Take Ganjam’s art and dance to the international stage,” were the words of the distinguished scholar and artist Dinanath Pathy, which became the guiding force for guru Gajendra Panda and dancer-choreographer Datuk Ramli Ibrahim. Inspired by Dinanath, also their…
Masako Nozawa, the Japanese voice actor of Goku from the ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise | Photo Credit: Aoni Production, Toei In a historic moment for the anime industry, veteran voice actor Masako Nozawa — best known as the voice of Goku in Dragon Ball — has become the first voice actor ever to receive Japan’s prestigious…
Dancers from Apsaras Dance Company, Singapore, presented a thematic production ‘Ramayana: Celebrating the Shared Heritage’ at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium. | Photo Credit: SRINATH M The appeal of the Ramayana transcends geographical boundaries and genres. So what better way to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and India, than by…
Over centuries, thread has been an instrument to sew, mend, darn, embellish and create. We female artists are much like individual threads in the fabric of a society’s culture — seen but not noticed. But once you notice us, you will see us everywhere.” This message at the entrance to the ongoing exhibition titled The…
A still from The Secret Messengers | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The world is still divided on the answer to the question whether aliens exist. The Secret Messengers, a short film by PGS Sooraj, has explored the concept from an Indian, rather a South Indian context. The 19-minute short, devoid of dialogue, is set in…
Ashish Kumar and (below) images from last year’s festival edition. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sri Sri Radha Madhava Classical Fine Arts Cultural Society (SRMFACS) presents the second edition of Shri Radha Ashtami fine Arts Cultural Festival. The festival is a homage to Radha,” says founder of SRMFACS, Ashish Kumar. “Radha is the central figure…
“I did not choose to dance; dance chose me,” says internationally acclaimed Malaysian dancer Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, echoing American modern dancer-choreographer Martha Graham. It remains one of the favourite quotes for Ramli as he stands tall in the world of Indian classical dance. As the founder of the Sutra Dance Theatre in Malaysia, Ramli has…
Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo belong to the Bhanj dynasty of Mayurbhanj | Photo Credit: Courtesy: Deo Sisters Odissi and Chhau exponent Illeana Citaristi | Photo Credit: Courtesy: Illeana’s FB page In a vibrant tapestry of history and heritage, the creative collaboration between Ileana Citaristi and sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo stand as beacons of…
