Friday 12 May 2023

Shashwat Bharat - Dance Matters: Column by Ashish Mohan Khokar

Meera is actually a minor historical figure but a major influencer, in today's jargon!

She may have suffered indignity and ridicule in her times but now she represents women's empowerment, fight for rights and love.

Kamani was in dark for a minute that loomed like eternity. And the lord said let there be light! There was nothing light about Sonal Mansingh's Meera. She was centred, stable and self-contained. Generally, Sonal Mansingh looms large on stage and her energy is all over the place. This once, she sat peacefully for most of the 45 minutes rendition and was an epitome of depth and dignity, mesmerizing with meaningful interpretation of this tale of Meerabai.

Shashwat Bharat is her latest offering to showcase the richness of India that is Bharat - musicians, dancers and more.

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