kalakshetra

VP Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan are recognised as one of the most legendary ‘natya’ couples in India, with a long, illustrious career spanning more than five decades

Renown Bharatnatyam exponent and founder of Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale catalysed a renaissance in Indian classical dance forms. However, few know that she could have been India’s first female president had she accepted the offer.