India Art Review

01/08/2025

July 31st has been officially declared as World Kutiyattam Day, paying tribute to the revolutionary contributions of Painkulam Rama Chakyar

July 31st has been officially declared as World Kutiyattam Day, paying tribute to the revolutionary contributions of Painkulam Rama Chakyar

27/07/2025

A heartfelt tribute to Ratan Thiyam, visionary theatre director and founder of the Chorus Repertory Theatre, who redefined Indian theatre through his indigenous, ritual-infused aesthetic. From Chakravyuha to Uttar Priyadarshi, his works bridged myth and modernity, embodying protest, rootedness, and spiritual depth.

From Chakravyuha to Uttar Priyadarshi, Ratan Thiyam's works bridged myth and modernity, embodying protest, rootedness, and spiritual depth.

18/07/2025

A landmark celebration of rhythm, ritual, and resilience, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi’s National Rhythm Festival brought together India’s diverse percussion traditions under one resonant roof.

The National Rhythm Festival presented India’s percussion legacy—featuring classical, folk and tribal rhythms by artistes from across the country.

11/07/2025

On July 12–13, the Kalikotta Palace in Tripunithura will resonate with the rhythm and grandeur of Kathakali—not in its conventional masculine register, but in a voice that has been steadily asserting itself for fifty years. Tripunithura Vanitha Kathakali Sangham, the country’s first all-women Kathakali troupe, is celebrating its golden jubilee, with a two- day programme, Suvarna Sushamam, marking a remarkable journey of quiet revolution and artistic commitment.

Tripunithura Vanitha Kathakali Sangham, India's first women-only Kathakali troupe, celebrates its golden jubilee with a cultural festival.

07/07/2025

A nuanced journey through Delhi P Sunder Rajan’s recent chamber concerts in Kerala. Viswanath Kaladharan's review.

A nuanced journey through Delhi P Sunder Rajan’s recent chamber concerts in Kerala where violin and voice converge in quiet brilliance

21/06/2025

On World Music Day, violinist TKV Ramanujacharlu reflects on the Gayaki style in Carnatic violin, where strings echo the soul and subtlety of the human voice.

On World Music Day, we celebrate the Gayaki style in Carnatic violin — where strings don't just play, they sing with the soul of a voice.

19/06/2025

Guru G. Venu’s bold production of Mricchakatikam explores new thematic grounds while staying rooted in the traditional Kutiyattam idiom.

What make Mricchakatikam different from other Kutiyattam plays are the theme and the characters.

09/05/2025

May 9th is the Remembrance Day of Talat Mahmood, the king of Ghazals.

06/05/2025

As Thrissur Pooram drums reach a crescendo, we recall Parisha Vadyam—the ancient rhythm that once led the gods.

As Thrissur Pooram drums reach a crescendo, we recall Parisha Vadyam—the ancient rhythm that once led the gods.

26/04/2025

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10/04/2025

Saamarthya dance festival presented the story of the Ramayana through the kinetic energy of the women featuring Sanchita Bhattacharya as Kaikeyi, Ayswaria Warriar as Urmila,Haripriya Nambudiri as Surpanakha, Alekya Punjala as Mandodari and Pratibha Prahlad as Sita.

Delhi based cultural organization, Prasiddha Foundation celebrated forty glorious years of its existence with a festival of unique and thought provoking dance

03/04/2025

Ganga Thatwam, a tribute to the Sopana aesthetics

‘Ganga Thatwam’, composed by the acharya of the Sopana style Kavalam Narayana Panicker was noteworthy for the alluring anecdotes, the mainstay of which was