Renowned Kuchipudi dancer Vyjayanthi Kashi and ensemble mesmerised the art lovers of Palakkad with an hour-long performance at Rappadi auditorium on the 10th day of the ongoing Swaralaya-Soorya dance and music festival on Saturday.
Ms. Kashi and the group presented Krishnacharitam by laying stress on Natya. Known for her Natya skills, Ms. Kashi proved why she is among the top Kuchipudi artistes in the country.
Interacting with the media earlier, Ms. Kashi said that Natya had immense scope for imagination, especially in Kuchipudi, a Yakshagana based dance form. “We haven’t seen the characters that we portray, be it Putana, Krishna, Sita, or Rama. Imagination and creativity are the key to keep on going deeper and deeper into the history of each of these characters,” she said, adding that artistes are not just dancers; but they have to be actors too. “They should have the quality of imagination of a painter, a sculptor.”
