Harikatha, a profound Indian storytelling tradition, merges the captivating elements of narrative, music, dance, and spirituality into a harmonious symphony that transcends time and touches the soul.

Curated by:
Mayuri Upadhya

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Seen now in about 30 countries around the world, Pixel is a roaring success and a mind-blowing mix of virtuoso hip-hop dance with cutting-edge digital projection. This production is a direct result of the creative dialog between choreographer Mourad Merzouki (Compagnie Käfig) and digital arts company Adrien M & Claire B.

Project by:
Compagnie Käfig

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Ascharyachoodamani, written by Sakthibhadra from Kerala, is a very important play as far as Koodiyattam actors are concerned. The Fifth Act of this play, Asokavanikankam, is particularly rich in terms of its scope for abhinaya. This Koodiyattam performance presents the Purappad or Entry of Ravana, the hero of this Act.

Curated by
Geeta Chandran

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From the time of the Vedas to the present, nature and all of her elements have always been integral to our existence. Watching, witnessing, observing. And sometimes, taking matters into their own hands to balance the scales. They can be childish and playful, or angry and vengeful. They can be expressive, leaving nothing to our imagination, or they can be tacit, trusting us to figure out the true meaning behind their voice.

Curated by:
Mayuri Upadhya

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A film by Hofesh Shechter & Theaterhaus Stuttgart In association with Hofesh Shechter Company Directed by Hofesh Shechter Edited by Todd MacDonald in collaboration with Hofesh Shechter Choreography, Music & Stage Design: Hofesh Shechter Additional Music: J. S. Bach Costumes: Hofesh Shechter & Gudrun Schretzmeier Camera: Rainhardt Albrecht-Herz & Hofesh Shechter Camera Assistant: Julian Walz Lighting: Tom Gork Musicians: James Adams, Christopher Allan, Rebekah Allan, Sabio Janiak, Desmond Neysmith Music Collaborators: Nell Catchpole & Yaron Engler Post-production: Colourist – Toby Tomkins, CHEAT

Curated by
Mayuri Upadhya

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Escaped war but couldn’t escape faith.

They were forced to leave their home in order to breathe.

Wandering around in an estranged land where they are hanging by a thread of hope.

Hoping to see a familiar face.

Hoping to not meet death without the last goodbye.

Hoping for someone to come to their rescue.

Curated by:
Mayuri Upadhya

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This performance showcases Pandavani, a lively folk ballad form performed predominantly in Chhattisgarh. It depicts the story of the Pandavas, the lead characters in the Mahabharata.

Curated by:
Geeta Chandran

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To understand the multicultural societies of the past, we can see the dancer’s body, persona and repertoire, as sites of negotiation with differences, sustained through the concept of cosmopolitanism. The people of Early Modern Deccan (15th – 19th centuries) regions, lived amidst novel and exquisite cultural habits that came from lands far off as well as from native communities.

Curated by
Geeta Chandran

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Prithvi Nayak presents an evening of selected pieces from the traditional Odissi repertoire, albeit with a twist. Each piece, reinterpreted by Guru Bijayini Satpathy, pushes the boundaries of conventional explorations of space, music and narrative. While remaining true to the ethos of the form, it is an attempt to show that what is ‘traditional’ can also be ‘contemporary’.

Curated by:
Mayuri Upadhya

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Paramdeep Singh is a well-known name and face in the world of dance reality TV. Known for his open style and expressive movements, Paramdeep has participated in many reality shows as assistant choreographer and contestant. This is the first time an arts festival in India will witness Paramdeep’s live performance!

Curated by
Mayuri Upadhya

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