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DVDs/VCDs - Bharatanatyam
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Bharatanatyam Javali Jalam -the magic of javalis - (Unique multiple-camera angle option!)
Format: DVD NTSC English All regions 32 mins.
Cat# SD218
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!’
Format: DVD NTSC English All regions 32 mins.
Cat# SD218
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 by Priyadarsini 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.
- ‘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.
Bharatanatyam Sabdam - the levels & layers (with Demo in 3
angles)
Format: DVD NTSC ALL Region
Language: English 1hr:9mins
CAT#: SWA/SD159
This product presents the intricacies of Sabdam, a feature
increasingly becoming ra re i n today ’s Bharatanatyam repertoire.
Here Priyadarsini Govind, the well-known danseuse treating the
viewers to the theoretical aspects of Sabdam with sprightly
demonstrations by upcoming artistes. It is a colourful exposition
marked by some brilliant compositions by the hallowed Tanjore
Quartet, Semmanarkoil Shanmugam, Vazhuvoor Ramiah Pillai and
others. Ideal reference material and also a per fect choreographic
tool.
angles)
Format: DVD NTSC ALL Region
Language: English 1hr:9mins
CAT#: SWA/SD159
This product presents the intricacies of Sabdam, a feature
increasingly becoming ra re i n today ’s Bharatanatyam repertoire.
Here Priyadarsini Govind, the well-known danseuse treating the
viewers to the theoretical aspects of Sabdam with sprightly
demonstrations by upcoming artistes. It is a colourful exposition
marked by some brilliant compositions by the hallowed Tanjore
Quartet, Semmanarkoil Shanmugam, Vazhuvoor Ramiah Pillai and
others. Ideal reference material and also a per fect choreographic
tool.
An exposition by 'Nrithya Choodamani' Priyadarsini Govind
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Bharatanatyam Aalinganam - a repertoire of padams
(Unique multiple-camera angle option!)
Format: DVD NTSC ALL Region English 1hr:4mins
CAT# SWA/SD220
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. With her proven abhinaya skills ‘Maami’ re-creates
the moods and moments as they sublimate the mundane
man-woman relationship to a magnificent spiritual union.
(Unique multiple-camera angle option!)
Format: DVD NTSC ALL Region English 1hr:4mins
CAT# SWA/SD220
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. With her proven abhinaya skills ‘Maami’ re-creates
the moods and moments as they sublimate the mundane
man-woman relationship to a magnificent spiritual union.
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 Krishna’
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 kootami’-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.
Bharatanatyam Aradhana - the celebration of a celestial art
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali
Format: DVD NTSC All Region English 1hr:7mins
A compilation of rare items performed by Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, one of the finest and foremost Bharatanatyam exponents of our times. Taken from live
recordings of her concerts in different places, times and on different occasions, they not only highlight the artiste’s flair and felicity, but also provide a
new perspective of the infinite beauty and variety of Bharatanatyam.
Presenting and performing these pieces seldom seen on stage these days, Dr.Vyjayantimala Bali delights the viewers with all that she imbibed from
legendary gurus like Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal.
Flawless in style and fascinating in content, it's a delectable audio visual fare for Bharatanatyam lovers.
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali
Format: DVD NTSC All Region English 1hr:7mins
A compilation of rare items performed by Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, one of the finest and foremost Bharatanatyam exponents of our times. Taken from live
recordings of her concerts in different places, times and on different occasions, they not only highlight the artiste’s flair and felicity, but also provide a
new perspective of the infinite beauty and variety of Bharatanatyam.
Presenting and performing these pieces seldom seen on stage these days, Dr.Vyjayantimala Bali delights the viewers with all that she imbibed from
legendary gurus like Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal.
Flawless in style and fascinating in content, it's a delectable audio visual fare for Bharatanatyam lovers.
- Mela Prapti - Nattai - Anga - Thanjavur Quartet - A peppy flourish played on the mridangam as a prelude to a Bharata Natyam recital revived by Dr. Bali
- ‘Kaana Aavalaanane’ - Swarajathi - Kambhodi - Rupakam - Thanjavur Quartet
- - Swarajathi is a Srungara-oozing central piece that lays equal emphasis on nritta (pure dance) and abhinaya the expressional content. Here the lovelorn Nayika
(heroine) pines for Peruvudayan or Brihadeeswara, the God of Thanjavur. - Srungara Lahari - Keertanam - Nilambari - Adi -Mysore Lingaraja Urs - A devotional song that extols Goddess Devi, the embodiment of Srungara
- Slokam - Ragamaligai - A hymn with vivid descriptions of lord Krishna’s dance with his consort Radha and Gopikas, his finery and the rhythm of the drums.
- Tillana - Dhanasri - Adi - Swati Tirunal - A component of pure dance with complex rhythmic syllables interwoven with verses that describe the dance of Krishna and the
maidens.
Bharatanatyam Sampradya the touch of tradition
Dr.Vyjayantimala Bali
Format: DVD NTSC All Regions English 58mins
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, a legend in her lifetime, regales viewers with some rare and almost forgotten items once performed in temples and
revived by her
Selected from live video recordings of her recitals at different venues and times, they stand testimony to the artiste’s élan and erudition
nurtured under the tutelage of celebrated gurus.
This product represents an earnest desire to pass on to posterity all that she had learnt from the likes of Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.
Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal in the course of her illustrious career.
Dr.Vyjayantimala Bali
Format: DVD NTSC All Regions English 58mins
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, a legend in her lifetime, regales viewers with some rare and almost forgotten items once performed in temples and
revived by her
Selected from live video recordings of her recitals at different venues and times, they stand testimony to the artiste’s élan and erudition
nurtured under the tutelage of celebrated gurus.
This product represents an earnest desire to pass on to posterity all that she had learnt from the likes of Vazuvoor Ramiah Pillai, K.N.
Dandayuthapani Pillai, Thanjavur Kitappa Pillai and Mylapore Gowri Ammal in the course of her illustrious career.
- Thirugnana Sambanda Murthy Kauthuvam - Aarabhi - Adi An item performed when the deity is taken out in procession during festivals. With lyrics
interspersed with unique rhythmic phrases, - this composition is in praise of Thirugnana Sambandar, the boy-saint and contains some brisk nritta (pure dance) components.
- Chalamu jese( Tana Varnam) Panthuvarali -Khanda Jathi Ata - Thanjavur Quartet Heard in music concerts and customized for dance, this ‘nritta’ oriented
item, describes a lovelorn maiden’s appeal to - Lord Brihadeswara of Thanjavur.
- Nondi Chindu - Ragamaligai - Talamaligai A folk melody with simple lyrics, it presents one of those
- whimsical pranks of Lord Siva as Chokkalingam in Madurai city. Mangalam - Madhyamavathi - Rupakam -Thanjavur Quartet The finale that invokes the
blessings of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai on the performer, audience and the whole world.