Dances of India/Ep-2/ Kathak/ Nalini Kamalini/ Banaras Gharana/Ras Leela/Indian Imprints Channel

Produced by Krishnaswamy associates in the year 2000
Edited and Directed by Latha Krishna and Gita Krishna Raj
Cinematography –Madhu Ambat
This episode highlights Kathak, the classical dance form of North India. The episode begins with Ras-Leela, a folk number performed by residents of Mathura and Brindavan. Young boys dress up as Krishna, Radha and gopis and perform Ras-Leela not for mere entertainment but as a mode of worship. The episode also features leading stars of Kathak- Nalini and Kamalini, the dancing duo, well known for their precision in footwork. As senior disciples of Kathak Maestro, Guru Jitendra Maharaj they perform the Banaras Gharana style of Kathak.


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