Organised by dancer-choreographer Madhu Nataraj, the central theme of Rejuvenescence in the Arts was explored through conversations, panel discussions, lecture demonstrations and performances
The two-week-long Virasat art and heritage festival concluded with a ghazal performance by popular singer Talat Aziz in Dehradun on Friday.
The central theme of the fourth edition of the Dr Maya Rao kathak and Choreography Conference is ‘rejuvenescence in the arts’.
Though International Dance Day (April 29) is an annual celebration of dance, popular Marathi actress Sharmila Rajaram Shinde feels dancing is something that should be enjoyed every day. Majhya Navryachi Bayko fame actress, who also featured in OTT teleplay 'The Will', shared that today is the day to express feeling and clear up minds.
The actress says that she isn’t keen on participating in a dance reality show right now
Residents and visitors enjoyed the Virasat Art and Heritage Festival organised at the BR Ambedkar stadium which commenced on April 15 and will continue till April 29.
Harshaali Malhotra charmed everyone with her performance in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ in 2015. Following her passion for dance, the teenager has signed up for kathak classes. Sharing details about her new beginning, Harshaali wrote, “On this auspicious day of Chaitra Navratri and Gudi Padwa, I have started my new kathak journey with the blessing of my Guruji @rajendrachaturvedi …Happy Navratri, Happy Gudi Padwa to all.”
Students from Sri Lanka enrolled in various courses at Bhatkhande University in the state capital are quite worried about their families back home.
UP governor and chancellor of state universities Anandiben Patel on Sunday said that doctors should make rural women aware of the need for education, health and hygiene.
Music-lovers had a gala time on the second day of the Awadh Mahotsav as they were treated with a plethora of presentations ranging from folk music to band performance, besides kathak and ‘nautanki’.
The second day of Hriday Drishyam Music Festival was like a big, beautiful bouquet with various colours and fragrances represented by different forms of music and performing arts.
During her stay, she spent some time at the Kabirchaura math Mool Gadi, the seat of Sant Kabirdas. She also moved in the lanes of Kabirchaura, which is known for its celebrated musicians like tabla maestro Kishan Maharaj, kathak queen Sitara Devi, and also met with their family members.
Around 300 women craftsmen from across 25 states are showcasing handicrafts and regional culinary delicacies at the second edition of Saras Aajeevika Mela, which began at Sector 33A’s Noida Haat from February 25.
Actress and a well-known kathak dancer was in Lucknow shooting for her upcoming film, Chhatriwali, starring Rakul Preet Singh
You will be mesmerised seeing Aditi Bhatia’s kathak moves on Devdas song ‘Kaahe Chhed’, which featured Madhuri Dixit. Aditi just uses her hands to perform on the song using a white wall as the backdrop.
Pandit Birju Maharaj, the kathak maestro, passed away in Delhi today (Monday). Dancer and choreographer Mayur Vaidya is among the few artists who was close to Pandit Birju Maharaj and learned kathak from him. Mayur, whom Birju Maharaj treated like his 'son', is shattered after learning about the latter's demise. In an exclusive chat with ETimes TV, Mayur got emotional reminiscing memories with the late kathak maestro and spoke at length about how his classical dance form is going to help younger generations ahead.
Legendary kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passed at his home in the early hours of Monday. His grandson Swaransh Mishra shared the news of his demise on social media and wrote, “ Very sad to announce... Pt birju maharaj ji.. my nana ji is no more. With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad and untimely demise of our most beloved member of the family Pt Birju Maharaj ji. The noble soul left for his heavenly abode on 17th January 2022.”