NCPA Utkarsh: In Reverence to the Maestro

When

Fri, 24 July 2026

Where

Little Theatre: NCPANariman Point, NCPA Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India

Price

Free

Lecture demonstration by Bala Devi Chandrashekar on Exploring the Sculptural Repertoire, Karanas, and Rasa Sutra of the Natya Shastra Bala Devi Chandrashekar is an internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam exponent, research scholar, and educator known for her distinctive scholarly approach to classical dance. Rooted in extensive research and collaboration with eminent scholars, her productions draw from ancient Indian texts and philosophies while presenting them in a contemporary, globally resonant context. Born into a family of philosophers and literary scholars, Bala Devi trained under Guru Jayalakshmi Narayanan in Hyderabad and later under Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam in Chennai, who conferred upon her the titles “Bharata Nrtya Seva Mani” and “Nrtyasali” for her mastery of the 108 Karanas. As