The Making of “Nireekshe”

Of a Mother’s Heart -Deepikaa  Sreenivasan Nireekshe – anticipation Lord Krishna – the divine child, eternal mischief maker, charmer nonpareil, the Savior. The world looks to him for protection but his mother Yashodhe, oblivious as only a mother can be to her son’s...

The Making of “Venu Visarjana”

The Making of “Venu Visarjana” -Janani Murali Srinivasan, Creative Director of Sri Natya Shaala, recently premiered “Venu Visarjana” a performance In Stree Vesham. He has received critical acclaim for this work that blurs the boundaries of style and art form....

The Making of NAMYACHI JANI

The Making of NAMYACHI JANI -Janani Murali NAMYACHI JANI is an emotional journey through the life of Janabai, a saint poet of the Varkari tradition. Subtle and powerful in its execution, Namyachi Jani brings together Hindustani music and Bharatanatyam, two distinct...

Kala Samvada – Smt. Padma Chittampalli

Kala Samvada – Smt. Padma Chittampalli : Documenting Legacy -Janani Murali   Padma Chittampalli hails from a musical family in Mysore. Her father was a disciple of Mysore Vasudevachar and Tiger Varadachar. Her mother was a Tamil scholar. Padma and her sister...