NCPA Mudra Dance Festival 2025 – Day 4

Beeja-Earth Seed by Malavika Sarukkai

A stirring commentary on Planet Earth in the language of dance.

Malavika Sarukkai is a renowned Bharatanatyam artiste celebrated for her ability to seamlessly blend tradition with innovation. With a deep commitment to the classical form, she expands the boundaries of Bharatanatyam, infusing it with the dynamism of a contemporary perspective. Her choreographic works embody originality, intelligence and technical mastery, creating a unique movement vocabulary that bridges the world of dance with the world around us. A recipient of prestigious honours, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sarukkai is also the Founder and Managing Trustee of Kalavaahini, an institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of professional classical dancers.

Beeja – Earth Seed draws our attention to the potential within our planet. The narrative recognises subaltern voices of the world—the tree, the bird, the swan, the deer. As the story line unfolds, it cautions us to reflect on the footprint humanity is leaving on Earth. Set against a backdrop of complex emotions, the narrative gradient explores aspects of human empathy, apathy and irresponsibility, turning our gaze to confront the tipping point of balance and imbalance.

Sarukkai will also conduct a special talk on understanding aharya on 29th April.

Box office now open.