Charishnu – The Desire to Move

(approx. 90 mins)

In collaboration with Sahachari Foundation Events
Associate Sponsor: Creaticity, Pune

Charishnu literally means ‘the desire to move’. This spectacular dance and music presentation features 45 dancers showcasing a selection of classical, folk and martial dance forms of India, along with an ensemble of drums from different parts of the country. Aditi Mangaldas (Kathak), Aruna Mohanty (Odissi), Priti Patel (Manipuri), Sadanam Balakrishnan (Kathakali and Mohiniattam), Imocha Singh (Thang-ta), Mahesh Vinayakram (percussion) and Leela Samson (Bharatanatyam) lead their troupes, with each individual dance style in dialogue with the other, and all coming together in a spectacular finale.

Concept & Direction: Leela Samson

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