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Shovana Narayan in Kathmandu |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 25 January 2006 |
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 Shovana Narayan
Jan 24th - Shovana Narayan, renowned Kathak (north Indian classical dance form) dancer of India, and her troupe thrilled a packed Kathmandu audience during a performance organized on the occasion of 57th Republic Day of India. The venue was Birendra International Convention Center (BICC) at New Baneswore. Monday evening, the troupe kicked off its performance with offerings to Lord Shiva—also revered as ‘Nataraj’ (King of dances). Shovana enthralled the audience with her narration of the story of `Draupadi Chir Haran’ which is based on Hindu epic, Mahabharata, and ‘Yasodhara,’ wife of Lord Buddha.
 Shovana Narayan
Performing extensively over the past three decades, Shovana has constantly displayed a penchant for portraying innovative themes and ideas.. A disciple of esteemed artistes Birju Maharaj and Guru Kundan Lal Gangani, Shovana has taught Kathak to young and aspiring students as visiting lecturer at various universities around the world. She has also authored eight books describing various aspects of Kathak.
Four other dancers, Afsar Mullah, Dharmendra Gautam, Urwi Mishra and Sangeeta Purwar, accompanied Shovana during her presentation.. She was accompanied by Shakil Ahmed Khan on Tabla, Pundit Bijay Sharma on Sitar, Madhav Prasad vocal and Mahabir Garuni played on Pakhwaj.
By Vaishnavi Rao |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 January 2007 )
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