![]() For the first time at the age of twelve years, she has performed in Mumbai. For more than two and a half decades, Malavika has been performing to many and different audiences in cities and towns all over India. She is a firm believer in the persistence of the Indian classical tradition. That is why Malavika presents Bharata Natyam as a vivacious and significant dance form of today to the audiences all around the world. From the eyes of a foreign critic as observed, 'Malavika's most remarkable achievement is her ability to obey the rules of Bharata Natyam, yet bring non-specialist viewers close to its heartbeat by making every moment seem personal, spontaneous and even contemporary'. The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Le Monde, Le Figaro, The Washington Post, The Independent, The Guardian, The Sunday Herald the leading newspapers and their critics applauded 'Malavika's performances throughout India and abroad. The BBC / WNET television, in a 9 hour series on world dance made a documentary on Malavika's exceptional artistry. The documentary was titled as 'Dancing'. The Government of India has also given official approval to make a film 'Samarpanam', on her life and work. Saroja Kamakshi has been closely associated with Malavika's dance career. Saroja has also worked with her as creative collaborator in the areas of 'conceptualization and presentation'. ![]() Malavika is not just a dancer but also a promising choreographer. Ideally she blended the classical style of the dance with the sheer contemporary theme. Quite ideally therefore, Malavika Sarukkai's performance stand as an event of utter grandeur. She has received both national and international applause for her distinct choreography. . This style has been marked as an unmistakably rich and acute style, which aggregates 'dynamism and grace', 'austerity and passion', 'energy and repose'. ![]() At significant venues in the capitals of more than 25 countries across the world, Malavika has presented her unique style of Bharata Natyam.. She has danced at major dance festival in India too. To name a few: Khajuraho, Ellora, Tanjavur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Bangalore; The Music Academy, Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai; Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi; The National Centre for Performing Arts, Nehru Centre, Mumbai; Dover Lane, Kalamandir, Kolkatta; ITC - Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore. (Last Updated on : 11-11-2010) |
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