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WHEN YOU... ARE THE DANCE

Kathak, one of eight Indian classical dance forms, originated it is said, in the 3rd or 4th century BC with mythologies like the Mahabharata having mentioned Kathak in their narratives. “Kathak” is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha [Story]. Hence this dance form which narrates a story through the expressions and body movements came to be called Kathak. It was during the Mughal era, in the 16th century A.D. that Kathak received Royal patronage and was performed in the courts. During this period, Kathak received elements from other dance forms like the Persian dance form wherein the art of straight leg movements was introduced along with the spinning movement. Similarities have also been noted between Kathak and the Spanish dance of Flamenco especially in the way feet movements are done. However, Lucknow and Banaras in India, became the two regions specialising in the Kathak dance form. Farah Yasmeen Sheikh shares with us her own travels with Kathak and how she identifies with its rich tradition.

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Vol. 22, No. 2, 2019, 'IDENTITY'

International Gallerie

I LOST MY IDENTITY. BUT I FOUND THEIRS!

Jimmy Nelson believes that exposing the world to the richness and range of indigenous peoples is the way to safeguard not only their traditions and ways of life, but also to bolster one of humanity’s greatest values: cultural diversity. Having witnessed a sharp decline in cultural diversity in the last decades he felt the need to make people aware of this global issue. As he says, “The decline of cultural diversity would perhaps seem a less urgent problem than some of our other global issues. However, the erosion of cultural identity on this planet and the loss of traditions have profound effects on all of us. By inspiring people to create a deeper connection with their own cultural identity, we will be able to stand united in diversity.”

2 min |

Vol. 22, No. 2, 2019, 'IDENTITY'

International Gallerie

BULBUL CAN SING

Rima Das was born in 1981, in Chayygaon, Assam, India. She is a remarkable self-taught filmmaker, wearing multiple hats of writer, producer, director, cinematographer and editor. GQ India named her as one of the “Most Influential Young Indians, 2018”. She is one of the ambassadors of TIFF’s ‘Share Her Journey’ campaign that champions the cause of gender equality in cinema. Her film ‘Village Rockstars’ premiered at TIFF, screened at over 80 international film festivals and won over 50 awards. The film won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in India 2018 and was India’s Official Entry to Oscars 2019. ‘Bulbul Can Sing’, her recent film, also had its premiere at TIFF and screened at over 40 international film festivals. The film won 14 awards, and bagged the Special Mention Award: Generation 14 Plus at Berlinale and the National Film Award for the Best Assamese Film, to name a few. Das lives in Gauhati, Assam, India.

3 min |

Vol. 22, No. 2, 2019, 'IDENTITY'

International Gallerie

AQUI THAMI. DO IT YOURSELF

Aqui Thami [1989] was born in Kurseong, Darjeeling, India.

2 min |

Vol. 22, No. 2, 2019, 'IDENTITY'

International Gallerie

Identity. Lost And Found

Identity, as one’s sense of self and its persistence, shaped through ascriptive and subjective processes, is natural to humans as social beings. Identity politics, however, is not natural.

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Vol. 22, No. 2, 2019, 'IDENTITY'

Amudhasurabhi

கோவை ஞானி

கோவை ஞானி காலமானார் என்ற செய்தி கிடைத்தபோது, கோவையில் அவரைத் தேடிச்சென்று அவர் இல்லத்தில் இரண்டு மூன்று முறை சந்தித்த ஞாபகங்கள் நெஞ்சில் படமாய் ஓடின.

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