About The Event
Blending classical artistry with contemporary satire, Stand Up Natyam turns Bharatanatyam on its head—quite literally! Curated by the ever-visionary Kavya Ganesh, this one-of-a-kind production redefines tradition with biting wit, interactive crowd-work, and the kind of theatrical drama your favourite soap operas could only dream of. Fresh off a sold-out premiere in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune the show proves that classical dance can be as relatable as your group chat memes (minus the spelling errors).
Meet the cast who make it all happen:
- Shruti Gopal: Known for her abhinaya so expressive it could rival your mom’s face when you say, “I’ll be home late.” With international accolades and a flair for storytelling, Shruti brings the drama—minus the family guilt trip.
- Indu Venu: A choreographer so bold and sensitive, she makes Bharatanatyam look like the cool older cousin of contemporary dance. Indu takes tradition and gives it a glow-up—think less dusty textbook, more viral reel.
- Preethi Bharadwaj: A powerhouse of theatre and dance, Preethi bridges the gap between classical and theatrical arts with a flair so dynamic, she could probably turn a PowerPoint presentation into a standing ovation.
- Kavya Ganesh: Trained under Rama Vaidyanathan, Kavya is the person who saw Bharatanatyam and thought, “What if we made it funny?” Her knack for combining tradition and satire proves she’s not afraid to shake things up—though her mudras remain steady as ever.
And now, for the wild card:
Joining the motley crew is Shreyas Sagvekar – a rapper, producer, and battle rap champ with roots in Marathi devotional. With his music and skills honed across Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and Pune, Shreyas has performed everywhere from Pune's Baalgandharva Natyagruha to Gully Fest, and from Spotify's Rap 91 to the Ziro Festival – blending hip-hop with Indian traditions every step of the way. So, come for the dance, stay for the laughs, and head home wondering why this too-cool-for-school mash-up did not happen sooner.
So, come for the dance, stay for the laughs, and leave wondering why this mashup didn’t happen sooner. Stand Up Natyam isn’t just a show—it’s a movement (and no, we’re not just talking about adavus)!
