Event Collections

Red Dress Waali Ladki is a solo, dance- theatre piece.

It is a devised work using guttural movement, physical imagery, real stories and text in a bare and raw stage scenario.

The work investigates the fear we hold as women in our bodies, the physicality of rape and the general sense of horror this brings about.

It confronts the viewer with the sound of bones and flesh hitting the floor juxtaposed with open and displayed sexuality.

The Odissi dance drama Siya Ram… The Eternal Saga brings to life the timeless epic of the Ramayana through a mesmerizing blend of movement, music, and storytelling. Opening with Sita’s captivity in Ashoka Vatika, the narrative unfolds in exquisitely choreographed sequences that capture the deep love, painful separation, and eventual reunion of Rama and Sita. The performance masterfully weaves together themes of love, faith, valor, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil, portraying pivotal moments such as Sita’s swayamvara, her abduction by Ravana, and the epic battle that leads to her rescue.

Enriched with verses from Maharishi Valmiki’s Ramayana and profound Sanskrit contributions by Ashtavadhani Shri Ganesh Bhat Koppalatota, the production also features evocative Odia lyrics penned by poet Shri Kedar Mishra. The soul-stirring music, composed by Shri Rupak Kumar Parida, is complemented by rhythm compositions from Guru Dhaneswar Swain.

The dance direction and choreography are helmed by Madhulita Mohapatra, a recipient of the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi. A celebrated Odissi exponent and visionary choreographer, she is widely acclaimed for her inventive approach to storytelling, intricate movement vocabulary, and the ability to create visually compelling stage narratives.

This spectacular production is a tribute to the enduring legacy of the Ramayana, blending classical aesthetics with powerful emotions to transport audiences into a world of devotion, sacrifice, and divine love.

The protagonists, a man and a woman, are both waiting for a delayed flight in a small-town airport lounge. The woman provokes the man into conversation, setting of a series of narratives that feature two characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: Shoorpanakha and Shakuni. Their lives and experiences are set in the context of this century, indicating that the stories of power, ambition and revenge span history and myth.

The protagonists, a man and a woman, are both waiting for a delayed flight in a small-town airport lounge. The woman provokes the man into conversation, setting of a series of narratives that feature two characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: Shoorpanakha and Shakuni. Their lives and experiences are set in the context of this century, indicating that the stories of power, ambition and revenge span history and myth.