The ever-graceful Waheeda Rehman speaks to Connected to India on the sidelines of the biggest film festival of the country, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF).
Author: Sunanda Verma
The Craft of Art
The ten day annual feast of Indian culture in Singapore- ‘Kalaa Utsavam’ came to an end on Sunday. Connected to India asked leading artists of the festival their views on art and the role of cultural festivals like Kalaa Utsavam.
Behind the Curtain at Kalaa Utsavam
What does it take for a festival like Kalaa Utsavam to happen? How does one plan for a ten day festival that this year has about 200 artists performing? What has changed since the first Kalaa Utsavam in 2002? How does the team make it different year after year? These are questions that are bound to
A Rajasthani Oasis in Singapore
Manganiyar performers- Bhungar Khan and his company transported the charismatic energy of folk music from the desert regions of western Rajasthan to Singapore at Kalaa Utsavam.
Upping the Tempo at Kalaa Utsavam
The evening begins with Mohamed Noor’s sprightly long fingers tapping the handpan. A gorgeous hypnotic sound begins to fill the space. It is heady with its mix of percussion and melody.
In Pics: Koodiyattam – India’s Oldest Living Theatre Tradition in Singapore
Koodiyattam is the oldest living theatre tradition of India. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is the only surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition. Master exponent Kapila Venu brought this rich art form to Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam.
Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: Connecting Roots, Preserving Culture
Grammy award-winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt with his self created Mohan veena, Pandit Daya Shankar with shehnai, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya on santoor and Ramkumar Mishra on tabla conversed in music at Raag Tarangini in Kalaa Utsavam on 18th November. The program began with Raag Yaman and sailed th
In Pics: Kali’s Winning Spree Continues in Singapore
Mudiyettu, the rarely seen ritual theatre is being performed at Kalaa Utsavam by Mudiyettu Sangham Keezhillam in three segments over the first weekend at 6.45pm & 8.15pm at Esplanade Edge. This art form is the second from Kerala to be placed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
In Pics: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Khwaab Sa by Atul Kumar
“Exploring the surreal nature of love” in Khwaab Sa at Esplanade Theatre Studio on 18 Nov 2017 at 3pm & 8pm and 19 Nov 2017 at 3pm.
Kapila Venu- Her Art, Her Eyes and Their Compelling Stories
Kapila Venu performs in the oldest living theatre tradition of India, Koodiyattam. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is the only surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition. Conventionally performed in Hindu temples in the Indian state of Kerala it is recognised by UNESCO.
