AKHYĀT ĀKHYĀNĀ
Narratives of the unheard
An artistic tête-à-tête with indomitable female voices that sowed the seeds of feminism in indigenous cultures.
Words of inspiration from India’s first female teacher…
Writings of unabashed desire from the heart of Tamizh land…
Questions of existentialism asked by Buddhist nuns…
Proses that interrogate anthropocentrism…
Verses that subvert gender roles and patriarchy…
… And more insight into the female perspective of desire, denouncement, faith and activism. Only this time, through poetry authored by women themselves!
Akhyāt Ākhyānā is an experiential exploration of rare multilingual poetry tactfully woven into a Bharatanatyam repertoire inspired by the Ākhyānā musical-theatre tradition from Gujarat & Rajasthan. This work stems from Divya’s diverse encounters with heart-wrenching poetic expressions of women from across timelines and geographies, in a quest to unearth forgotten narratives ‘by’, ‘for’ and ‘of’ women.
CAST & COLLABORATORS
Concept, Movement Design, Dance
Divya Ravi
Sound Design, Vocals
Sharan Subramanian
Duration – 120 minutes
Performed with live musicians
“It was a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams in the face of societal challenges. This presentation reminded the audience of the importance of women’s empowerment and the profound impact that storytelling and art can have in shaping narratives and inspiring future generations. Divya Ravi’s ability to weave together dance and poetry created an enchanting atmosphere that echoed deeply, leaving attendees reflecting on the transformative power of women’s voices in history.” Satish Suri (Narthaki.com)
PAST PRESENTERS
Trinity Arts Festival
Soorya Parampara Festival
Bangalore International Centre
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
(NMACC – Studio Theatre)
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