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Rani Khanam
New Delhi– An astute Kathak danseuse of the Lucknow Gharana, Rani Khanam has dared to differ in her dance practice. Integrating Islamic verses and Sufiana Kalam of mystic Sufi poets in her Kathak practice for over 20 years, she has carved a global niche as a pioneering Muslim Kathak classical dancer. She has also used choreographed productions as a medium to raise awareness on causes like HIV/AIDS, rights of women, including Muslim women, and persons with disabilities.
The founder director of ‘Aamad Kathak Dance Centre’ in east Delhi, Khanam recently performed on the compositions of Bulleh Shah and Hazrat Amir Khusrau. Excerpts from IANSlife’s interview with her on the sidelines:
Why Kathak is meditation for this Sufi dancer
Sat, Apr 3 2021 13:27 IST |
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Why Kathak is meditation for this Sufi dancer.(photo:IANSLIFE). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, April 3 : An astute Kathak danseuse of the Lucknow Gharana, Rani Khanam has dared to differ in her dance practice. Integrating Islamic verses and Sufiana Kalam of mystic Sufi poets in her Kathak practice for over 20 years, she has carved a global niche as a pioneering Muslim Kathak classical dancer. She has also used choreographed productions as a medium to raise awareness on causes like HIV/AIDS, rights of women, including Muslim women, and persons with disabilities.
Vatta out of affection. He had charisma. He was carefree. Fearless.
To him, every day was a festival.
Vasant Panchami was his favorite day of all. Perhaps because he was born close to
Vasant. Spring was in the air. He was up at the crack of dawn. After procuring a fistful of
annas (coins) from
Maji, he woke up his sister Tripta. They were off like the wind on his trusty bike. They rode along Nisbet road to
Gawalmandito purchase kites. The shops were decorated with multicolored
guddis,
paris, and magnificent
dor (sturdy string coated with crushed glass), and wooden