The Latest Breaking News from Bharatanatyam

Who is Sheema Kermani, the ‘Pasoori’ fame Bharatanatyam dancer recently detained by Pakistan for protesting in Karachi?

Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kermani was briefly detained by police in Karachi while seeking a permit for an upcoming Aurat March event. Kermani, who gained global recognition for her appearance in the hit song 'Pasoori', has a long history of advocating for women's rights and promoting classical dance in…

The Economic Times · May 13

St. Dominic’s school wins CBSE district arts championship

St. Dominic's Convent English Medium School, Sreekrishnapuram, won the overall championship at the 3-day CBSE district school arts festival, Pragathi 2023. Carmel CMI Higher Secondary School, Shoranur, was the runner-up with 577 points. MES International School, Pattambi, was third with 572 points. Minister M.B. Rajesh, MLA A. Prabhakaran, and singer…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Solo performance on Shakuntala’s story wins hearts of theatre-lovers in Shivamogga

Shruthi Adarsha's solo performance of ShivamoggaNirakarane, based on Veena Shantheshwara's short story, was a hit with theatre lovers. Adarsha played multiple roles, shifting between characters with ease. Her postures and expressions captivated the audience. The story follows Shakuntala, who is critical of the characters that play a major role in…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Faith vs art: Why Kerala's Bharatanatyam controversy is more than a Hindu-Muslim issue

“I have experienced even bigger exclusions before. This is not a big deal for me. I am writing this here to show that not only have things not changed over time, but also we are going deeper and deeper into a hole.”

Newslaundry · Apr 2, 2022