UNEARTHING KATHAK’S BEST KEPT SECRETS

It was all about Kathak and its rich roots at a recent book launch in the Capital, where Kathak exponent along with author unveiled their new title, Kathak Lok: Temple, Tradition and History. At the launch, the authors shared how they went from village to village, seeing Kathak Lok dance in temples, meeting Maharajas, dancers, scholars and swamis to peel layer upon layer of the dance form’s history. A DVD containing interviews with members of the Kathak Lok and patrons was also released.

Among those present at the do were singer

poet

and diplomat

Shovana Geetika Sajan Mishra Geetika Kalha and Shovana Narayan

Herbert Traxl Sajan Mishra, Yatindra Mishra Herbert Traxl. Ramesh Chandra Gaur

Dr Karan Singh

Yatindra Mishra Narayan Kalha

Abha Dalmia