‘Awesome’: Actor Madhavan is impressed by UK-born artist’s Bharatanatyam moves. Meet the Indian classical dancer breaking stereotypes with his passion for danceActor R Madhavan recently shared a captivating video of UK-born classical dancer Asa Willoughby performing a spirited Bharatnatyam routine....
23 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
At 14, he washed auto-rickshaws for a living. Now he shares the stage with AR Rahman and Honey Singh. Mumbai choreographer's inspiring journey is a reminder to never give up on your dreamsFrom cleaning auto-rickshaws at 14 to choreographing for global stars, Jitesh Dhuriya's journey is a testament to unwavering dreams. Facing...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Who is Sheema Kermani, the ‘Pasoori’ fame Bharatanatyam dancer recently detained by Pakistan for protesting in Karachi?Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kermani was briefly detained by police in Karachi while seeking a permit for an upcoming Aurat March e...
13 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
6 people, 1 bedroom, no shoes: Dhurandhar 2 singer Jasmine Sandlas on early struggles before Bollywood breakSinger Jasmine Sandlas faced immense hardship after moving to the US. Her family endured poverty, with her parents working multiple jobs. M...
11 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Who is Sheema Kirmani? Famous Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer, also seen in Ali Sethi's 'Pasoori,' detained by Sindh PoliceSheema Kirmani News: Renowned Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was among seven Aurat March activists briefly detained by Sindh ...
10 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Salman Khan’s heroine became an overnight superstar. However one decision destroyed her career. Where’s Chandni today?Sanam Bewafa's 1991 success launched Chandni as an overnight sensation. However, a restrictive three-year contract with director Saawan Kum...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Ram Rajya to Sanatan Dharma: Why Lord Ram was painted greenIn contemporary discourse, the concept of Sanatan Dharma has become a battleground for political maneuvering. While it is often framed as a...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Three actors, actresses who are IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta MBA graduatesTalented actors are proving that artistic brilliance can go hand-in-hand with academic achievement. Mukul Chadda, Mallika Sarabhai, and Smr...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
When they dance their body electricDance in India inhabits many worlds. Its sophisticated classicism includes many vocabularies with varying accents: the facial and gestural ...
25 Mar, 2023, 09.08 PM IST
'Disco Dancer: The Musical', adapted from Mithun Chakraborty's cult classic, to premiere on April 14The stage production is described as a celebration of Bollywood, bringing back the grandeur of the '80s.
16 Mar, 2023, 08.45 AM IST
Fans honour Indian classical dancer Zhang Jun, who made Bharatanatyam, Kathak & Odissi popular in ChinaThe legendary dancer was diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and passed away in 2012.
27 Jun, 2022, 09.10 AM IST
Who is Radhika Merchant: Here’s all you want to know about herFor those of you who would like to know, Arangetram marks the graduation of a classical dancer with a debut stage performance, after succes...
07 Jun, 2022, 11.29 AM IST
Doyen of Kathak, Pandit Birju Maharaj, dies at 83The legendary performer died late on Sunday night after he suffered a heart attack.
17 Jan, 2022, 10.01 AM IST
Astad Deboo dies; artistes say India lost cultural treasureDeboo employed his training in Indian classical dance forms of Kathak as well as Kathakali to create a unique fusion dance form.
10 Dec, 2020, 01.06 PM IST
Showering monies on bar dancers is against dignity: Supreme CourtRefusing to accept showering of currency notes on women dancers as tip, the bench said, "this provision shows respect for women. This digni...
30 Aug, 2016, 06.36 PM IST
Sharad Yadav sparks off war of clichésYadav’s lack of regret is not surprising, by reducing FDI to a potentially steamy collage of sultry female bodies, he has reinforced many u...
18 Mar, 2015, 06.49 AM IST