Is Meenakshi Seshadri Bringing Bharatanatyam to the Forefront with Her New Learning Series?
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Key Takeaways
- Meenakshi Seshadri is launching a series on Bharatanatyam.
- The series aims to educate about the dance form's curriculum.
- Meenakshi shares her personal journey and experiences in dance.
- She has a rich history in Hindi cinema.
- Her performances are available on social media.
Mumbai, Nov 26 (NationPress) Renowned actress Meenakshi Seshadri recently took to social media to unveil her deep-seated passion for Bharatanatyam by announcing an upcoming learning series.
In the video shared on her Instagram, the actress and classical dancer elaborated on her intention to deconstruct the traditional curriculum of this art form, highlighting its profound heritage and her extensive training. The clip features her performing Bharatanatyam, where she meticulously illustrates each step, guiding her audience through the choreography.
For her post, the star of ‘Ghatak’ expressed her gratitude, stating, “With utmost humility, I feel privileged to have been trained in the Indian classical dance style of Bharatanatyam. I’m initiating a small series to outline the curriculum of this beautiful dance form #dance #celebrity #course #curriculum #fundamentals.”
Meenakshi is celebrated for her vibrant presence on social media, where she often shares glimpses into her life. Previously, she showcased a video of herself singing her iconic song “Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye” at an event in Kolkata.
On the professional front, the 62-year-old actress gained fame as one of the most revered figures in Hindi cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. She made her acting debut in 1983 with “Painter Babu,” but it was her follow-up film, “Hero,” that catapulted her to instant stardom.
Throughout her career, she delivered unforgettable performances in films such as “Aandhi-Toofan,” “Meri Jung,” “Swati,” “Dacait,” “Inaam Dus Hazaar,” “Shahenshah,” “Awaargi,” “Ghar Ho To Aisa,” “Damini,” and “Ghatak.” Her journey was even documented in a film titled “Meenakshi: Accept Her Wings.”
Her last appearance was in the 1996 action thriller “Ghatak: Lethal,” directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film starred Sunny Deol, Amrish Puri, and Danny Denzongpa and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood release in India that year, and the second-highest globally.