Monday 12 August 2024

Obit/Tribute - Yamini: The enigma - Leela Venkataraman

Words fail me even as I try hard to capture in writing, the magic of that meteor, streaking across the skies and illuminating the dance world - adding a different texture to Indian dance history. Even amidst changing socio/political contours with dance trying to steer a path between flagrant sensuality and punctilious religiosity, Yamini Krishnamurti burst on the scene - the sheer exuberance, joy, sparkle and effulgence of her dance making all arguments meaningless. The formal contours of Bharatanatyam, of Kuchipudi, of Odissi apart, what Yamini's magic gave to the dance was something that came from within her. It was Yamini's dance, which could not be replicated. The minute she stepped on the stage, that switch was turned on, and carried the audience along with its ecstasy. There will never be another Yamini! 

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