About The Event
Sakhi - Seeking the Friend Within by Rhythmotion is a contemporary dance production
exploring mental health awareness through the experiences of mythological and
historical characters. Inspired by the concept of a sakhi, a trusted
guiding friend, the piece depicts a journey of self-discovery and
healing. Blending Indian Classical, Contemporary, and Oriental fusion dance
with spoken word and multimedia, the performance vividly portrays the spectrum
of mental struggles, from deep despair to empowering resilience. Ultimately, Sakhi
aims to break down societal stigma and foster empathy, delivering a hopeful
message: even in our darkest moments, we can become our own guiding friend to
find internal strength and self-acceptance.
Concept and Direction: Chitra Arvind
Choreography and Performance: Chitra Arvind, Debapriya Das, Alar Arvind
Music Composition: Praveen D Rao
Musicians: Varijashree Venugopal, Gurumurthy Vaidya, Pramath Kiran
Light Design: Arun Murthy
Script: Alar Arvind
Digital Art: Arnav Rastogi
Rangoli: Roopa Nagesh
