Rama Vaidyanathan, a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer has become a revered figure in the world of classical dance.
Author: Shyamhari Chakra
Shyamhari Chakra
A former journalist and arts critic with The Indian Express and The Hindu for nearly 20 years in his home state of Odisha, Shyamhari Chakra is a New Delhi based independent journalist and writer on cultural affairs. He has been a recipient of the Senior National Fellowship for research on dance from the Ministry of Culture and Film Research Fellowship from the National Film Archives of India.
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