“What makes a great entertainer?” is an article by Paul Tobey which states several virtues that make a performer stand out. Included in this are stage presence, humility, confidence, mental preparation, natural talent and one secret ingredient…..practice. All these elements…
Author: Hamsa Venkat
Swaralaya Festival of Music 2011 – Part 1
Reviewed by Hamsa Venkat The lyrics of the pallavi rendered on the Chitra Veena, by Ravi Kiran ‘Geetha mumurthigalalai potruvom manamara enrenrum’ on the first day aptly portrayed the spirit and motto of the Swaralaya festival this year, displayed against…
Strong and Vibrant Shakthi and Ojas
“A woman is like a tea bag. She only knows her strength when put in hot water.” said Nancy Reagan, and three women very passionate about their art form, Indian classical dancing, came together on the 4th of May at…
The Queen of Mime – Shobana
By Hamsa Venkat Throwing a bouquet of flowers presented by the organisers into a star struck audience, Shobana walked away from the stage with a jaunty gait. Typical of an incident witnessed at a filmfare awards function and not probably…
A Study in Contrasts
Anjaneyam – A study in contrasts Devotion and daring, honour, wisdom and valour, mark the character of Hanuman which was explored with energy and elegance in the dance production ANJANEYAM by Seran Sribalan and his team of dancers Lavaniya Thevaraja…