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Kathak legend Aditi Mangaldas on Indian film industry's representation of the dance form: 'Cinema appropriates from the medium, stage, costumes'

August 20, 2024 7:48 pm

"The tawaifs were indeed great artists, but where was the exploration of art itself? The riyaaz, the exchange of dialogue and music, movement, literature, and poetry?" asks Aditi Mangaldas.

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Aditi Mangaldas: 'As artistes, we must have the courage to ask uncomfortable questions'

November 19, 2022 5:22 pm

"Dance forms came into being with a set of stories. But as the river progressed, along its journey, the stories changed. As practitioners of classical dance forms, we have to be aware that stories have changed, and we need to know the pulse of contemporary work," she said.

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To dance, is to have a wanderlust, says, Kathak exponent Aditi Mangaldas

April 29, 2015 12:00 am

As a dancer, one needs to have the courage to step out of the banyan-tree shade over and over again.

Lively, outspoken, passionate: Friends, colleagues remember Kathak legend Sitara Devi

November 26, 2014 11:10 am

Kathak queen Sitaradevi breathed her last in Mumbai at 1.30 am on early Tuesday morning. Friends and colleagues remember the dancing legend.

Dance of Light and Shadow

September 15, 2013 2:29 am

Aditi Mangaldas on her new work,Within,which forced her to journey into the depths of her soul

Fringe Player

April 29, 2013 2:23 am

Kath Mainland,Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society,talks about one of the worlds largest arts extravaganzas.

Edinburgh Calling

April 30, 2012 3:11 am

To perform at the Edinburgh International Festival is not only a big moment for us,but also a chance to break the glass ceiling.

Edinburgh Calling

April 30, 2012 2:45 am

To perform at the Edinburgh International Festival is not only a big moment for us,but also a chance to break the glass ceiling.

An artful finale to heritage festival

April 29, 2012 4:08 am

After a spectacular Kathak recital by Aditi Mangaldas on Friday evening,the 4th Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival continued to enrapture city audience on the concluding day.

Aditi enthralls with her Kathak repertoire

April 28, 2012 3:21 am

The third day of the Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival saw an enthralling Kathak performance by Aditi Mangaldas,a renowned Kathak danseuse and choreographer.