"You have treated the arts as the cherry on the cake. It needs to be the yeast"
These are the inspiring remarks of Ms Mallika Sarabhai, the inaugural speaker of the EML Webinar Series 2021-22, who has reached the pinnacle of dance, writing, acting, choreography, and communication.
Mallika Sarabhai, a Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer from Gujarat, is the recipient of , the French Palme D'or Award, as well as the Padma Bhushan. She is the proud daughter of Vikram Sarabhai, The Father of Indian Space Program and Mrinalini Sarabhai, famous classical dancer. Ms. Mallika was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.
Contents
00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Journey into Dance, Intersection between Art & Activism
09:11 - Social Commentary in Art & Maintaining Authenticity
16:01 - Co-Existence of Western and Indian Art in Indian Society
18:26 - Gender Bender (Video Presentation)
21:08 - Technology in Dance Performances
22:02 - Influence and Lessons imbibed by Parents
27:48 - Classical Dance Performance by CAC
32:09 - Audience Question- Spirituality while performing
34:03 - Audience Question- A Day in Life
36:10 - Audience- Transition from academics to arts
38:25 - Conclusion
15 июн 2024
