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Javali Jalam
the magic of Javalis |
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Ashtanayika - Vasakasajjika
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Swadheenapatika
the heroines in love |
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Javali Jalam - the magic of Javalis
Kalanidhi Narayanan The multiple aspects of love involving different heroines in different situations have been aesthetically presented by 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' - to her students)the legendary abhinaya exponent.
Aided by four lively Javalis from the repertoire of well-known composers, Maami explores the torment and turbulence, the fears and fancies, the desires and dilemmas of the lovelorn women.
She does it with a tilt of the head and turn of the eyes backed by the hands that fold and unfold in various shapes and styles depicting countless characters, objects and emotions. It is a unique language; a magic conjured up a medley of meaningful lyrics, mellifluous music and a matchless artiste described by natyashastras as abhinaya!
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
'Itu sahasamulu' - Saindhavi-Adi-Swathi Thirunaal
- A mugdha nayika proffers excuses to her lover and promises of better times
'Samayamidhe gaadhura'
- Mayamalava gowla-Roopaka- Chinnayya
- A parakiya nayika hurriedly turns away her clandestine lover.
Samayamidhe ra ra
- Bihak-Roopakam-Patnam Subramanya Iyer
- The furtive invitation from a parakiya nayika to her paramour
Annamayya
- 'Alugaka kootami'-Bilahari-Adi
- "You say life is unexciting without a quarrel, but when we do quarrel, life seems to stop", complains a nayika.
'Apathuru kulo naithine'
- Kamaj-Eka talam-T Pattabhiramiah
- Subjected to the ridicule of people around, an abhisarika nayika bemoans her fate
'Yela vachitivey'
- Navroj-Trupuda
- "How did your feet carry you away from your beloved? Don't you know how much he suffers on account of this separation?"- is the sakhi's poser to the heroine.
Ashtanayika - Vasakasajjika - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Susheela Ullal In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, along with Susheela Ullal, unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Susheela Ullal, her distinguished disciple.
'Idheney Sakhi', a composition by Venkatadri Sama Rao forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Vasakasajjika. Then follows a sprightly demo of this javali by Susheela Ullal.
In a long, no-holds-barred discussion, the attributes of each nayika are analyzed threadbare by the Guru who compares and contrasts Abhisarika with other nayikas to bring out the subtle differences between them.
It brings into focus not only the intricacies of Nayikabhava, but also the unique teaching methodology of Kalanidhi maami and the intensity of Guru-Sishya relationship which is the cornerstone of our culture.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Idheney Sakhi
- Javali
- Bihak
- Adi talam
- Venkatadri Sama Rao
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
Ashtanayika - Swadheenapatika - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Shobana Bhalchandra In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, along with Shobana Bhalachandra, unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Shobana Bhalachandra , her distinguished disciple.
In a long, no-holds-barred discussion, the attributes of each nayika are analyzed threadbare by the Guru who compares and contrasts Abhisarika with other nayikas to bring out the subtle differences between them.
It brings into focus not only the intricacies of Nayikabhava, but also the unique teaching methodology of Kalanidhi maami and the intensity of Guru-Sishya relationship which is the cornerstone of our culture.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Smara Sundaraguni
- Javali
- Paras
- Javali talam
- Dharmapuri Subbarayar
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
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Navarasa (Rama)
the face of nine emotions |
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Navarasa (Krishna)
the face of nine emotions |
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Navarasa (Shakthi)
the face of nine emotions |
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Navarasa (Rama) - the face of nine emotions
Kalanidhi Narayanan
Here 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the legendary abhinaya exponent provides some vignettes in the life of Sri Rama and explains how navarasas,the nine basic emotions described in ancient Bharatanatyam texts, are articulated through them. Aided by her dynamic face and supple hands, she elucidates the exploits and emotions of Rama through an engaging classroom session with her illustrious disciple Priyadarsini Govind.
In just one composition, 'Srungaram Stiti Nandiney' in Ragamalika, Kalanidhi 'maami' unrolls the gamut of emotions Rama displays in different circumstances:
- 'Srungaram' when he meets Sita
- 'Veera' when he breaks the bow at the Sita swayamvaram
- 'Karunya' when he forgives the demon Kakasura
- 'Hasyam'while handling Surpanaka's amorous advances
- 'Adbutham' when he sees the bridge built by the monkey brigade
- 'Bibatsam' at the very thought of a woman other than Sita.
- 'Raudram'at the sight of Ravana
- 'Bhayanaka' only at the thought of going against dharma.
- 'Shantham' while in the company of saints and seers
What follows the classroom session is a sprightly demonstration of 'Srungara Stiti Nandiney' by Priyadarsini Govind.
Gear up for an aesthetic voyage with Kalanidhi 'Maami'!
Navarasa (Krishna) - the face of nine emotions
Kalanidhi Narayanan
This product presents a vivid exposition of Navarasa, a component that forms the cornerstone of all streams if Indian classical dance and theatre. The nine basic emotions,as classified in ancient Bharatanatyam texts,spring forth with all their intensity and splendour through an exquisite and exhaustive classroom session involving 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi
Narayanan, the legendary abhinaya exponent ('Maami' - to her students) and her illustrious disciple Priyadarsini Govind.
It is an aesthetic voyage that takes the viewer through the labyrinths of Navarasa treating them to the beauty and complexity of the composotion and the character it portrays.Generously sharing her wisdom accumulated over the decades, 'Maami' provides useful tips for an effective portrayal of Navarasa.
Maami's classroom session brings home the multiple emotions kindled by Krishna, the epic hero through two fascinating
compositions:
- 'Atheeram alokitham'
- - a composition by Bilwamangal
- - Ragamalika
- This composition presents little snapshots of Krishna describing his sweet talk, manly gait, intaxicuting
caress and charming smile.
- 'Mallesas shylendro'
- - a composition by Bilwamangal
- - Ragamalika
- Here a college of images unfolds,as a child Krishna enters the wrestling arena to take on the wrestlers set on
him by Kamsa.
What follows the classroom session is a sprightly demonstration of these compositions by Priyadarsini Govind.
A great learning experience that all students of dance will cherish.
Navarasa (Shakthi) - the face of nine emotions
Kalanidhi Narayanan
Abhinaya is a mafic wand in the hands of 'Padmabhushan'Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan and she waves it this time to describe navarasas, the nine basic emotions as experienced by Shakthi, the divine consort of Shiva.
In an engaging classroom session with Priyadarsini Govind, her illustrious disciple and the eminent danseuse, Kalanidhi 'maami' unveils the gamut of emotions kindled in Shakthi by the adventures and attributes of Shiva.
Shakthi is 'shrungara' personified when she sets her eyes on Shiva; all other men create 'bibatsa'; She shows 'raudra'
when she thinks of Ganga, the 'other' woman in her life; hearing Shiva's exploits, she displays 'adbutha'; she
exudes 'bhayanaka' stirred by the snakes encircling Shiva's body; she is an embodiment of feminine valour or
'veera'; she is all 'haasya' in the company of her man Shiva.
She does this in style by making use of a slokam by Adi Sankara- 'Shive shrungarartra' in ragamalika..
What follows the classroom session is a sprightly demonstration of 'Shive shrungarartra' by Priyadarsini Govind.
A treat to the true lovers and learners of Bharatanatyam!
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Navarasa 4 DVDs
the face of nine emotions |
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Aalinganam
Sarangapani Annamayya Bilvamangal & Kshetrayya Padams |
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Alvar Amudham
Portpourri of Alvar Pasurams |
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Navarasa 4 DVDs - the face of nine emotions
Kalanidhi Narayanan This 4 DVD pack treats us to the delights of navarasa by way of an engaging and elucidating discussion between 'Padmabhushan' Kalanidhi Narayanan ('Maami' to her students) and her student Priyadarsini Govind covering the generic aspects of navarasa. This is followed by a classroom session where 'Maami' deals with the specifics with 4 compositions- two on Krishna, one on Shakthi and Rama each! To crown it all, Priyadarsini comes up with a breezy performance of these compositions.
The First DVD, available only in this combo pack, is a unique value addition that contains a 3-hour freewheeling discussion between the duo that meanders through the aesthetics of and approach to navarasa. Here 'Maami', spurred by her quizzical student, throws open the floodgates of her wisdom accumulated over six decades. The viewer gets a wealth of information straddling rasa, bhava and the subtle differences between the two. How srungara, as an emotion, is commodious enough for the portrayal of other rasas, the convergence of vatsalya and bhakthi with srungara, the importance of understanding the meaning of the composition and mood of the composer, the critical significance of sthayi bhava, vibachari bhava and anu bhava in navarasa portrayal, the most preferred position that an artiste should take to ensure better visibility of the emotions expressed – all these aspects come out with a telling clarity.
DVD 2 - Classroom session on two compositions on Krishna & Priyadarsini's performance of the same.
'Atheeram alokitham'-in Ragamalika a Bilvamangal composition from Krishna Karnamritam presents little snapshots of Krishna describing his sweet talk, manly gait, intoxicating caress and charming smile.
'Mallesa shylendra'-in Ragamalika unfolds a collage of images as child Krishna enters the wrestling arena to take on the wrestlers set up on him by Kamsa.
DVD 3 - Classroom session on a composition on Rama & Priyadarsini's performance.
'Srungaram Siti Nandiney' in Ragamalika explains the multiple emotions Rama is subjected to in different situations.
DVD 4 - Classroom session on a composition on Shakthi & Priaydarsini's performance.
'Shive shrungarartra' Ragamalika describes the myriad emotions stirred in Goddess Shakthi by the adventures and attributes of Shiva.
An aesthetic fare dished out by a revered guru in the company of her celebrated disciple!
DVD's 2,3 &4 are also available as individual products. Aalinganam - Sarangapani Annamayya Bilvamangal & Kshetrayya Padams
Kalanidhi Narayanan How abhinaya rolls out a broad canvas for the visual interpretation of padams by a select phalanx of composers has been demonstrated by ' Padma Bhushan ' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan ('Maami' - to her students) , the legendary abhinaya exponent. She flings open the delights of the rich repertoire of the likes of Sarangapani, Annamayya, Bilvamangal and Kshetrayya with a full-blown exposition of the intensity of emotions portrayed and the fine imagery employed.
With her proven abhinaya skills Maami's re-creates the moods and moments of these composers as they sublimate the mundane man-woman relationship to a magnificent spiritual union.
Arresting , captivating ,enchanting, mesmerizing...adjectives do seem inadequate to describe the kaleidoscopic expressions that explode on Maami's face.
Concept & Presentation by Priyadarsini Govind
Sarangapani - 'Vakakaina' - Kapi- Adi
- "His indifference to my attire and apearance belie his image of being a great connoisseur" complains Krishn's lover in disgust.
Inchu boni
- Panthuvarali-Adi
- Those who gossip about my affair with Krishna are no saints; they have a lot to hide, the nayika exposes her tormentors.
Chitika vesithey
- Kalyani-Adi
- Snubbed by the indifference of a girl, Krishna tells her, "how dare you ignore me! At the snap of my fingers I'll have girls at my feet".
Annamayya
- 'Alugaka koot'-Bilahari-Adi
- "You say life is unexciting without a quarrel, but when we do quarrel, life seems to stop", complains a nayika.
Bilvamangal
- Slokam from Sri Krishna Karnamirdham - Ragamalika
- Describes how child Krishna is overwhelmed by Yesoda's narration of Ramayana.
Kshetrayya
- 'Intha moham yemira'- Sankarabharanam - Trupuda
- "Tell me, is she that beautiful?"- The heroine, in a bantering mood, taunts the hero about his obsession for another woman.
Alvar Amudham - Portpourri of Alvar Pasurams
Kalanidhi Narayanan Pasurams, the devotional hymns in praise of Krishna by Alvars, the Vaishnavite saints have been adapted for abhinaya in this product.'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the legendary abhinaya exponent demonstrates their creative scope, scale and sweep with 5 pulsating compositions that explore love in its myriad forms and facets.
Her devices are simple and commonplace- the eyes, the neck, the head and also the hands that fold and unfold creating a host of characters and articulating a variety of emotions. It is a unique language that natyashastra calls abhinaya!
It is an arresting amalgamation of fine lyrics, music, an ageless dance form and the abhinaya skills of a venerable guru.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Oodhumath theenkuzharke - Ahiri-Adi-Nammalvar
- "I lose myself to the mellifluous tunes he plays on his flute", declares Krishna's lover
Muzhuthum vennai (Virutham)
- Mohanam-Kulasekara Alvar
- Conjures up visions of child Krishna helping himself to scoops of butter
Aalaineer karumbannavan
- Nilambari-Kulasekara Alvar
- Devaki, the mother of Krishna is wistful that she could not get to see and enjoy his childhood pranks as Yesoda, his foster mother did!
Ennai varugavena
- Thodi-Adi-Kulasekara Alvar
- A Vipralabdha nayika is peeved that Krishna, her lover did not show up to meet her at the appointed hour
Kathir kadippittu
- Useni-Misrachapu-Thirumangai Alvar
- A well-dressed Krishna arrives late to meet his beloved. A livid and cold Khandita nayika simply ignores him and his finery.
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Ashtanayika - Abhisarika
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Kalahantarita
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Khandita
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Abhisarika - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Jayanthi Subramaniam, Bragha G Bessell , Ramya Harishankar In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan along with Jayanthi Subramaniam, Bragha G Bessell and Ramya Harishankar. unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Abhisarika, the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & a bevy of her senior students comprising Jayanthi Subramaniam, Bragha G Bessell and Ramya Harishankar.
'Choodare', a Kshetrayya padam forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Abhisarika. In a pleasant departure from convention, instead of one, the demo is done by three dancers with each expressing a particular rasa.
In a long, no-holds-barred discussion, the attributes of each nayika are analyzed threadbare by the Guru who compares and contrasts Abhisarika with other nayikas to bring out the subtle differences between them.
The lively and informal student-teacher interaction is marked by enlightening digressions that cover different heroines, different contexts and a host of padams and javalis from the repertoire of well-known composers.
It brings into focus not only the intricacies of Nayikabhava, but also the unique teaching methodology of Kalanidhi maami and the intensity of Guru-Sishya relationship which is the cornerstone of our culture.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Choodare
- Padam
- Sahana
- Misrachapu talam
- Kshetrayya
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
Ashtanayika - Kalahantarita - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Jayanthi Subramaniam In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, along with Jayanthi Subramaniam unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status..
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Kalahantarita , the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Jayanthi Subramaniam , her distinguished disciple.
'Maanini Vinavey', a padam by Karveti Nagar Govindaswamy forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Kalahantarita. Then follows a sprightly demo of this padam by Jayanthi Subramaniam.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Maanini Vinavey
- Padam
- Sankarabharanam
- Misrachapu talam
- Karveti Nagar Govindaswamy
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
Ashtanayika - Khandita - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Roja Kannan In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, along with Roja Kannan unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Khandita, the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan,,('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Roja Kannan, her distinguished disciple.
'Ithai vida veru vendumo', a padam by Subbarama Iyer forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Khandita. Then follows a sprightly demo of this padam by Roja Kannan.
In a long, no-holds-barred discussion, the attributes of each nayika are analyzed threadbare by the Guru who compares and contrasts Abhisarika with other nayikas to bring out the subtle differences between them.
The lively and informal student-teacher interaction is marked by enlightening digressions that cover different heroines, different contexts and a host of padams and javalis from the repertoire of well-known composers.
It brings into focus not only the intricacies of ayikabhava, but also the unique teaching methodology of Kalanidhi maami and the intensity of Guru-Sishya relationship which is the cornerstone of our culture.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Ithai vida veru vendumo
- Padam
- Saaveri
- Rupaka talam
- Subbarama Iyer
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
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Ashtanayika - Proshitapatika
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Vipralabdha
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Virahotkhantita
the heroines in love |
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Ashtanayika - Proshitapatika - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Ramya Harishankar In this DVD pack,'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan,along with Ramya Harishankar unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Proshitapatika , the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Ramya Harishankar , her distinguished disciple.
'Ninnu Jooda', a padam by Kshetrayya forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Proshitapatika. Then follows a sprightly demo of this padam by Ramya Harishankar.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Ninnu Jooda
- Padam
- Punnaga Varali
- Trupuda talam
- Kshetrayya
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
Ashtanayika - Vipralabdha - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Indira Kadambi In this DVD pack,'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan along with Indira Kadambi, unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Vipralabdha, the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Indira Kadambi, her distinguished disciple.
'Netru andhi nerathiley', a padam by Ghanam Krishnaiyer forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Vipralabdha. Then follows a sprightly demo of this padam by Indira Kadambi.
In a long, no-holds-barred discussion, the attributes of each nayika are analyzed threadbare by the Guru who compares and contrasts Abhisarika with other nayikas to bring out the subtle differences between them.
The lively and informal student-teacher interaction is marked by enlightening digressions that cover different heroines, different contexts and a host of padams and javalis from the repertoire of well-known composers.
It brings into focus not only the intricacies of ayikabhava, but also the unique teaching methodology of Kalanidhi maami and the intensity of Guru-Sishya relationship which is the cornerstone of our culture.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Netru andhi nerathiley
- Padam
- Useni
- Misrachapu talam
- Ghanam Krishnaiyer
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
Ashtanayika - Virahotkhantita - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan, Bragha G Bessell In this DVD pack, 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan along with Bragha G Bessell unfold the delights of Nayikabhava with an exposition on Ashtanayikas- the heroines categorized by the natyashastras under 8 different heads according to their emotional status.
In an exhaustive and aesthetic manner it presents the mindset, moods, conflicts, cogitations, tempers and tantrums of Virahotkhantita , the heroine who defies all accepted norms and ventures out to meet her lover at a predetermined place.
The highlight of this product is a classroom session involving 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the greatest Abhinaya exponent of our times & Bragha G Bessell , her distinguished disciple.
'Aiyayyo Vegatayana', a padam by Kshetrayya forms the pivot of maami's engaging elucidation of Virahotkhantita. Then follows a sprightly demo of this padam by Bragha G Bessell.
Maami provides some practical tips for teachers and also students at different levels- beginners, those reasonably well-trained and foreign students who are not very familiar with our cultural milieu.
There is a wealth of information on how to approach the composition, understand its meaning and the mood it portrays before actually getting down to performance.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Explained with - Aiyayyo Vegatayana
- Padam
- Nada namakriya
- Trupuda talam
- Kshetrayya
- Exhaustive content
- Each DVD dedicated to 1 Nayika
- Clear guidelines to teachers & students
- Lively classroom session involving senior danseuses
- Freewheeling discussion based on a padam or javali
- Full length demo by an eminent dancer
- Options to view demo in 3 different angles (only in DVDs)
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Moha Sagaram
a collection of Kshetrayya Padams |
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Maami's Magic 5 DVDs
a collection of Padams & Javalis |
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Ashtanayika 8 DVDs
the heroines in love |
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Moha Sagaram - a collection of Kshetrayya Padams
Kalanidhi Narayanan Some powerful, pithy and passionate verses of Kshetrayya, the 17th century Telugu poet find articulation through a full-blown demonstration by 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the legendary abhinaya exponent. With ease and elegance, 'maami'- as she is affectionately called- unrolls layers and layers of the multiple dimensions of shrungara rasa in a unique language called abhinaya using her eyes, head, neck and also the hands that fold and unfold in various styles and shapes. Her furrowed face explodes into a kaleidoscope of emotions as she depicts the desires and dilemmas of lovelorn heroines.
It is a scintillating synergy involving verses animated by music and articulated by an ageless dance form.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Ayyayo vegatayana - ('Payyada pai') - Nadha nama kriya-Trupuda
- A Virahotkhandita nayika pines and longs to bewith her lover
Vadarake povey('Athi yuka yukamu')
- Kambhoji-Trupuda
- Enfeebled and exasperated by the long separation from her lover, the heroine sends word through her friend asking him not to come
Nan etikku pomanerey
- Panthuvarali-Trupuda
- A Mugdha nayika winces in horror over her escapades with her lover
Valappu dasa neraney
- Varali-Misrachapu
- The heroine's abundant love for her man explodes with awesome intensity
Yela vachitivey
- Navroj-Trupuda
- How did your feet carry you away from your beloved? Don't you know how much he suffers on account of this separation?- is the sakhi's poser to the heroine.
Maami's Magic 5 DVDs - a collection of Padams & Javalis
Kalanidhi Narayanan This DVD combo pack presents a riot of padams and javalis by composers across India belonging to diffrent regions and periods. Handpicked and demonstrated by 'Padmabhushan Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan ('Maami - to her students) ,the legendary abhinaya exponenet,they proclaim the sparkling diversity of Indian forms.
She takes us an aesthetic voyage to explore a myriad characters ,object and emotions.
She does it all with a tilt of her head and turn of her eyes backed by the hands that fold and unfold in various shapes and styles.It is a unique language:a magic conjured up a medley of meaningful Lyrics,,mellifluous music and a matchless artiste described by natyashastras as 'abhinaya'.
Performed by Padmabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Alvar Amudham
Oodhumath theenkuzharke Muzhuthum vennai (Virutham) Aalaineer karumbannavan - Nilambari-Kulasekara Alvar
Ennai varugavena - Thodi-Adi-Kulasekara Alvar
Kathir kadippittu - Useni-Misrachapu-Thirumangai Alvar
Moha Sagaram
Ayyayo vegatayana - ('Payyada pai') - Nadha nama kriya-Trupuda
Vadarake povey('Athi yuka yukamu') Nan etikku pomanerey Valappu dasa neraney Yela vachitivey
Javali Jalam
'Itu sahasamulu' - Saindhavi-Adi-Swathi Thirunaal
'Samayamidhe gaadhura' - Mayamalava gowla-Roopaka- Chinnayya
Samayamidhe ra ra - Bihak-Roopakam-Patnam Subramanya Iyer
'Apathuru kulo naithine' - Kamaj-Eka talam-T Pattabhiramiah
Aalinganam
Sarangapani Annamayya - 'Alugaka kootami'-Bilahari-Adi
Kshetrayya- 'Intha moham yemira'- Sankarabharanam - Trupuda
Bilvamangal- Slokam from Sri Krishna Karnamirdham - Ragamalika
Poonjolai
a selection of Tamil Padams
- 'Enneramum undhan sannidhiyil'
-Devakanthari-Adi-Gopalakrishna Bharathi
-Bhairavi-Roopakam-Subbarama Iyer
- 'Unnai thoothu anuppinen'
-Saaveri-Adi-Ghanam Krishan Iyer
- 'Enna naan seithuvittaen?'
-Ragamalika-Misrachapu
- 'Eppadi manam thuninthatho?'
-Useni-Misrachapu-Arunachala kavi Ashtanayika 8 DVDs - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan This 8- DVD combo pack regales you with a delectable fair of Ashtanayika the eight heroines categorized by the natyashastras according to their attitude and approach to love.
It is an an exhaustive and aesthetic exploration of the mindset, moods, conflicts, desires, dilemmas, tempers and tantrums of those lovelorn ladies referred to as Abhisarika, Kalahantarita, Khandita, Proshitapatika, Swadheenapatika, Vasakasajjika,Virahotkantita, Vipralabdha.
The highlight of the product is a classroom session involving Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan, ('Maami' to her students), the legendary Abhinaya exponent of our times & a bevy of her brilliant disciples Together, they discuss the attributes of each nayika aided by a host of padams and javalis from the repertoire of well-known composers like Kshetrayya, Ghanam Krishnaiyer, Karvetinagar Govindaswamy- to mention a few.
Concept & Presentation byPriyadarsini Govind
Swadheenapatika - Explains with Smara - Sundaranguni
- Javalis-Paras-Javali-Dharmapuri Subbarayar
- Performed by Shobana Bhalachandra
Vasakasajjika - Explains with Idheney Sakhi
- Javali-Bihak-Adi-Venkatadri Sama Rao
- Performed by Susheela Ullal
Abhisarika - Explains with Choodare
- Padam-Sahana-Misrachapu-Kshetrayya
- Performed by Jayathi Subramanaiam,Bragha G Bessell & Ramya Harishankar
Vipralabdha - Explains with Netru andhi nerathiley
- Padam-Useni-Misrachapu-Ghanam Krishnaiyar
- Performed by Indira Kadambi
Khandita - Explains with Ithai vida veru vendumo
- Padam-Saaveri-Rupaka-Subbarama Iyer
- Performed by Roja Kannan
Kalahantarita - Explains with Maanini Vinavey
- Padam-Sankarabharanam-Misrachapu-Karveti Nagar Govindaswamy
- Performed by Jayanthi Subramaniam
Virahotkhantita - Explains with Aiyayyo Vegatayana
- Padam-Nada namakriya-Trupuda-Kshetrayya
- Performed by Bragha G Bessell
Proshitapatika - Explains with Ninnu Jooda
- Padam-Punnaga varali-Trupuda-Kshetrayya
- Performed by Ramya Harishankar
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Ashtanayika - Recitals
the heroines in love |
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Poonjolai
a collection of Tamil Padams |
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Ashtanayika - Recitals - the heroines in love
Kalanidhi Narayanan Concept & Presentation by Nrithya Choodamani Priyadarsini Govind
This DVD brings eight scintillating presentations of ‘Ashtanayika’, the heroines classified by ancient Bharatanatyam texts in accordance with the way they respond to love. Here a clutch of the best dancers of our times trained by ‘Padmabhushan’ Kalanidhi Naryanan (‘Maami’, to her students) explores the torment and turbulence experienced by these lovelorn women aided by padams and javalis composed by India’s celebrated composers.
It is a classy and subtle exposition of ‘Shrungara’ that deftly steers clear of crassly depiction of a sensitive emotion.
Truly awesome.
Swadheenapatika
-Javali - Paras - Javali - Dharmapuri Subbarayar
performed by Shobana Bhalchandra
Vasakasajjika
-Javali - Bihak - Adi - Venkatadri Sama Rao
performed by Susheela Ullal
Abhisarika
-Padam - Sahana - Misrachapu - Kshetrayya
performed by Jayanthi Subramaniam. Bragha G Bessell & Ramy Harishankar
Vipralabdha
-Padam - Useni - Misrachapu - Ghanam Krishnaiyer
performed by Indira Kadambi
Khandita
-Padam - Saaveri - Rupaka - Subbarama Iyer
performed by Roja Kannan
Kalahantarita
-Padam - Sankarabharanam - Misrachapu - Karveti Nagar Govindaswamy
performed by Jayanthi Subramaniam
Virahotkhantita
-Padam - Nada namakriya - Trupuda - Kshetrayya
performed by Bragha G Bessell
Proshitapatika
-Padam - Punnaga varali - Trupuda - Kshetrayya
performed by Ramya Harishankar
Poonjolai - a collection of Tamil Padams
Kalanidhi Narayanan
This product treats you to the radiance and richness of padams, the lyrical component of Bharathanatyam which presents a vast canvas for a performing artiste. The emotion of love with its myriad manifestations has been interpreted by 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the legendary abhinaya exponent. The devotion to the supreme being, the love of mother for child or just the earhly but intense man-woman attraction with the concomittant pangs of separation and the joys of reunion have been vividly brought out by the vateran with the help of five pulsating Tamil padams.
It is a mind blowing medley of lyrics, lilting music and abhinaya that transports you to a different world.
Concept & Presentation by Priyadarsini Govind
'Enneramum undhan sannidhiyil'
- Devakanthari-Adi-Gopalakrishna Bharathi
This padam taken from 'Nandanaar Charithram' the immortal classic captures the deep longing of Nandanaar, the downtrodden devotee of lord Siva who yearns to spend every moment of his life in front of the deity at Chidambaram.
'Naan angey varuveno'
Bhairavi-Roopakam-Subbarama Iyer
Nayika or the heroine sends word to her lover through her friend.
'Unnai thoothu anuppinen' - Saaveri-Adi-Ghanam Krishna Iyer
An irate nayika's outburst against her friend for her betrayal
'Enna naan seithuvittaen?' - Ragamalika-Misrachapu
With a dainty defiance, child Krishna defends his act of stealing butter.
'Eppadi manam thuninthatho?' - Useni-Misrachapu-Arunachala kavi
Taken from 'Rama Naatakam' the Tamil ballad, in this item Sita questions Rama as to how he had the heart to leave her behind in Ayodhya and go on a 14-year exile.
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Audio CD
Sarangapani Padams
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Kshetrayya Padams Vol1
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Kshetrayya Padams Vol2
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Sarangapani Padams
Kalanidhi Narayanan This audio CD presents an exclusive collection of padams by Sarangapani, the famous 17th century composer. Handpicked by 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the distinguished Abhinaya exponent, they celebrate the exploits of Lord Krishna and come in handy to choreograph any thematic recital on the Lord. A collectors item with classical value, it is sure to regale Bharatanatyam buffs.
Intamohamemira - Shankarabharanam - Misrachapu - Vanathi Raghuraman
Inchuboni
- Pantuvarali - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Ichina manchide
- Dhanyasi - Misrachapu - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Tsalu Tsalu - Saranga - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Pattakura Nakongu - Anandabhairavi - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Vakkakaina - Kapi - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Chitikevesithe - Kalyani - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Alukajesi - Sriranjani - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Ittipanulu - Gowla - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Jayamangalam - Bhairavi - Khandachapu - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Intamohamemira
- "Shankarabharanam - Misrachapu - Vanathi Raghuraman"
Inchuboni
- "Pantuvarali - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Ichina manchide
- "Dhanyasi - Misrachapu - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Tsalu Tsalu
- "Saranga - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Pattakura Nakongu
- "Anandabhairavi - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Vakkakaina
- "Kapi - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Chitikevesithe
- "Kalyani - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Alukajesi
- "Sriranjani - Rupakam - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Ittipanulu
- "Gowla - Adi - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Jayamangalam
- "Bhairavi - Khandachapu - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
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Kshetrayya Padams Vol1
Kalanidhi Narayanan This audio CD carries an exclusive collection of padams by Kshetrayya, the 17th century Telugu poet/composer. Selected by 'Padmabhushan' Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated Abhinaya exponent, they present a sizzling fare of Sringara rasa. An ideal tool for practicing Abhinaya or choreographing recitals.
Enta chakkani Vaade - Abhogi - Adi - Vijayalakshmi
Etuvanti
- Kalyani - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshm
Kodi koose
- Saurastram - Adi - Vanathi Raghuraman
Adiyokka yugamu - Kambhoji - Triputa - Vanathi Raghuraman
Nannaetiki Pommanere - Pantuvarali - Triputa - Vanathi Raghuraman
Rama Rama - Bhairavi - Adi - Vanathi Raghuraman
Enta Chakkani Vaade
- "Abhogi - Adi- Vijayalakshmi"
Etuvanti
- "Kalyani - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshmi"
Kodi koose
- "Saurastram - Adi - Vanathi Raghuraman"
Adiyokka yugamu
- "Kambhoji - Triputa - Vanathi Raghuraman"
Nannaetiki Pommanere
- "Pantuvarali - Triputa - Vanathi Raghuraman"
Rama Rama
- "Adi - Vanathi Raghuraman"
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Kshetrayya Padams Vol2
Kalanidhi Narayanan This audio CD carries an exclusive collection of padams by Kshetrayya, the 17th century Telugu poet/composer. Selected by 'Padmabhushan' Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated Abhinaya exponent, they present a sizzling fare of Sringara rasa. An ideal tool for practicing Abhinaya or choreographing recitals.
Valapudatsa nerane - Varali - Misrachapu - Vanathi Raghuraman
Choodare
- Sahana - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshmi
Yelavachiti
- Navroz - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshmi
Ninnu Jooda - Punnagavarali - Triputa - Vijayalakshmi
Payyada- Nadanamakriya - Triputa - Vijayalakshmi
Valapudatsa nerane
- "Varali - Misrachapu - Vanathi Raghuraman"
Choodare
- "Sahana - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshmi"
Yelavachiti
- "Navroz - Misrachapu - Vijayalakshmi"
Ninnu Jooda
- "Punnagavarali - Triputa - Vijayalakshmi"
Payyada
- "Nadanamakriya - Triputa - Vijayalakshmi"
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Annamacharya Padams
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Annamacharya Padams
Kalanidhi Narayanan This audio CD presents an exclusive collection of padams by Annamacharya, the mystic saint composer of the 15th century. Selected by 'Padmabhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated Abhinaya exponent, they proclaim the composers madhura bhakti- a kind of devotion in which the devotee fancies himself to be the beloved of the Lord and sings His praise with passion. An ideal tool for practicing Abhinaya or choreographing recitals.
Paavanamulu - Ragamalika - Shlokam - Kalanidhi Narayanan
Vinnapaalu
- Bowli - Adi - Vijayalakshmi
Muddugaare
- Salanganata - Rupakam - Vijayalakshmi
Alugaka - Bilahari - Adi - Vijayalakshmi
Alarulu - Shankarabharanam - Adi - Vijayalakshmi
Palakutenala - Gowla - Khandachapu - Vijayalakshmi
Indariki - Varali - Khandachapu - Vijayalakshmi
Okapari - Pedda Tirumala Charya Karaharapriya - Adi - Vijayalakshmi
Kshirabdi - Kurinji - Jampa - Vijayalakshmi
Paavanamulu
- "Ragamalika - Shlokam - Kalanidhi Narayanan"
Vinnapaalu
- "Bowli - Adi - Vijayalakshmi"
Muddugaare
- "Salanganata - Rupakam - Vijayalakshmi"
Alugaka
- "Bilahari - Adi - Vijayalakshmi"
Alarulu
- "Shankarabharanam - Adi - Vijayalakshmi"
Palakutenala
- "Gowla - Khandachapu - Vijayalakshmi"
Indariki
- "Varali - Khandachapu - Vijayalakshmi"
Okapari
- "Pedda Tirumala Charya Karaharapriya - Adi - Vijayalakshmi"
Kshirabdi
- "Kurinji - Jampa - Vijayalakshmi"
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Book
Guru Kalanidhi
Biography |
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Guru Kalanidhi - Biography
Kalanidhi Narayanan An authentic, comprehensive and the first-ever biography on Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated abhinaya exponent. Authored by Lakshmi Lal, a scholar with an abiding interest and profound knowledge in Indian classical dance and music, it unfolds the multiple facets of the legendary artiste. In 90 pages illustrated by rare photographs, the book traces her evolution from a reluctant child to a renowned abhinaya expert amidst a demanding role as a homemaker.
A treasure-trove of information and a glittering tribute to one of the finest artistes of our times. |
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