India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. The folk dances of India reflect the colourful heritage of various regions across the country. Here are ten famous folk dances of India.
The annual exhibition of the Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata, now in is 57th year, is free and open to all. Take a tour of some of the art and performances on the schedule.
To be staged in Pune on Sunday, Bhushan Korgaonkar’s play ‘Love and Lavani’ enters a unique world where man-woman relationships are complicated, love and livelihood are constantly negotiated, and self-awareness is critical.
Tamasha is the traditional entertainment theatre form, prevailing for more than three centuries, in most parts of Maharashtra. There are two types of Tamasha — Sangeetbari and Fadacha Tamasha, the common factor being the popular Lavani. While Lavani is extremely popular and performed in every social occasion or festival.
Revathy’s solo play
1, Madhav Baug goes online in Ranga Shankara’s Staged@RS program.
It features veteran actor Revathy in a riveting solo piece. The play is translated by Shanta Gokhale and is directed by Mariam Jetpurwala.
1, Madhav Baug is a story of a mother coming to terms with her college-going son’s sexuality. The play presents the conflicts faced by members of the LGBTQIA community.
A recorded interview featuring Arundhati Nag and Gayathri Krishna in conversation with director Mariam Jetpurwala, translator Shanta Gokhale, and actor Revathy will be available from May 25 onwards, with the play, on Insider.
Where: insider.in