Sunil Kothari: Dance Scholar, Wandering Gypsy, who was Animated by Faith in the Arts and Humanity
In a world which seeks to put us in silos, vying for space and vilifying for survival, Sunil Kothari was a bridge-builder between people across nations, generations and genres of art, writes dancer-activist Mallika Sarabhai.
Sunil Kothari (December 20, 1933 â December 27, 2020). Photo: Facebook/Sunil
Kothari
I honestly cannot think of a time when Sunil was not part of our household and Darpana. As a child, I remember his long conversations with Amma [Mrinalini Sarabhai], often with a photographer in tow, sitting usually at her feet, leaning on her knees. As I grew into teen age, he used to irritate me, this small man, with his strange voice, who never stopped laughing and talking. His voice rang in my ears long after I left the room, escaping his questions about when I was going to take dance seriously.