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Ananya Panday faces online backlash for a Bharatanatyam dance in 'Chand Mera Dil'. Netizens criticized her expressions and execution, with some deeming it disrespectful to the classical art form. While some defended the scene as a college cultural event performance, others compared her to acclaimed dancers like Sridevi and Sai Pallavi.

In the world of cinema, Vivek Soni's 'Chand Mera Dil' starring Lakshya alongside Ananya Panday is making waves, albeit with mixed reviews. Ananya's captivating bharatnatyam scene has taken social media by storm, sparking both admiration and critique. Nonetheless, the film has made a commendable showing at the box office, raking in Rs 15.35 crore in India and Rs 20.81 crore. Read on to know more in detail.

In a passionate defense, esteemed choreographer Sandip Soparrkar has stood by Ananya Panday’s Bharatanatyam-inspired performance in 'Chand Mera Dil', labeling the criticism as baseless. He took aim at the supposed 'gatekeepers of classical dance', calling out their double standards and emphasizing that film has always had a tradition of reinventing classical art forms. Read on to know more in detail.

Ananya Panday faced online backlash for her Bharatanatyam-inspired dance in 'Chand Mera Dil'. Her father, Chunky Panday, defended her, clarifying it was a fusion performance, not a classical recital. He emphasized that pure Bharatanatyam demands extensive training and urged viewers to understand the film's context before judging the creative blend.

Ananya Panday is facing online criticism for her Bharatanatyam-inspired dance in 'Chand Mera Dil'. A viral BTS video has sparked debate, with viewers questioning whether the fault lies with the choreography or Panday's dancing skills. Netizens are divided, with some defending the choreography and others highlighting the performer's responsibility.

Austria's World Peace One Inclusivity Festival showcased 65 global artists, including neurodivergent performers, celebrating unity and artistic freedom. Visionary artist Christof Hot curated the event, which featured a mesmerizing bharatnatyam performance by Sohini Roychowdhury, accompanied by sitar maestro Indro Roychowdhury and tabla player Sanjib Pal. The festival culminated in a powerful finale honoring peace and shared humanity.

Shree Jagannath Society, Japan, celebrated Chandan Yatra in Tokyo for the third consecutive year, drawing 280 devotees. The event featured 'Vishnu Sahastranam' and 'Chandan Seva' for the deities. Children from the Odia diaspora chanted mantras on 'mantramaya jeevana', promoting spiritual values and cultural harmony.

Kathak dancer Pranika Bhatt anchored an intimate cultural baithak, Virasat, at Amiruddaula Public Library, celebrating the art form's history. Led by Guru Purnima Pandey, the event featured a lecture-demonstration by her students, exploring various Kathak compositions. The gathering included prominent figures from the arts, fostering engagement with Kathak's rich heritage.

Veteran actress Meenakshi Sheshadri has gone viral for recreating her iconic 'Hey You' song from 'Shahenshah'. Fans lauded her timeless charm and dance moves, with many defending her against ageist trolls. Sheshadri expressed her fondness for the song and her experience working with Amitabh Bachchan.

Artistes of Drupad Dance Academy presented bharatnatyam and Kathak recital on the first cultural evening of Khadi Gramodyog exhibition underway at Dhakkanwala Kuan.

Footwork drew little Anne’s attention when she was five. That was while reading ‘The Green Ballerina Shoes’. Some years later, teenage Anne was mesmerised by a footwork of different kind - bharatnatyam dance, which she saw in the movie ‘Phantom India’ directed by Louis Malle.

Rama Vaidyanathan, classical dancer and a bharatnatyam exponent, performed during the Virasat 2011, a fair being held under the aegis of the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth in the city.

As part of its continuous endeavor to propagate and preserve the Indian classical dance, city-based not profit organisation Nrityayatri will be organizing a bharatnatyam performance of renowned bharatnatyam exponent Janaki Rangarajan titled as ‘Samviksana

The actress has been learning the fusion dance form and even performed at an event recently.

enowned dancer and Padmashree Awardee Geeta Chandran enthralled students of a Gurgaon school with her mesmerizing bharatnatyam performance in the SPIC MACAY program

The life, work and principles of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will come alive on stage through the bharatnatyam performance Shrimant Yogi as part of the fourth edition of Sindhu Mahotsav.

The third night of Sankatmochan Music Festival witnessed bharatnatyam based on verses of Hanuman Chalisa by Pavitra Krishna Bhatt on Friday. Starting his dance on Shiv Panchakshar Strotra composed by Adi Shakaracharya, he presented Hanuman Chalisa in the form of Bharat natyam.