The New Kalakshetra Director
Sruti|July 2018

Revathi Ramachandran took charge as Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, on 20 April 2018.

S. Janaki
The New Kalakshetra Director

Revathi Ramachandran took charge as Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, on 20 April 2018. It was a welcome move as the post had been vacant for over eight months. A dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Revathi Ramachandran was a disciple of Mangudi Dorairaja Iyer and is known as an exponent of Suddha Nrittam—a temple art form revived by her guru. Before he passed away in 1980, he handed over her his mridangam and cymbals to her, which she treasures as heirlooms and a blessing. From 2001, on his death anniversary which falls in August, Revathi has been diligently conducting ‘Bhaavaarpanam’—a festival dedicated to his memory, featuring several dancers and dance forms.

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