The Deep Cut

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An honest review of Heeramandi
 • Eshna Benegal
1
The lachak and matak of Hrithik Roshan
 • Vikram Shah
7
Can You Dance in Malayalam?
 • Medha V
5
Song, dance and Swarna Kamalam
 • Spandana
16
The vicious cycle of sixteen
 • Eshna Benegal
6
Dancing in the rain
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10
The lachak and matak of Hrithik Roshan
When we talk about Duggu’s dance oeuvre, we must talk about ‘Baawre’
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Vikram Shah
7
Rhythms of Subtle Suggestion
Reflections on the lyrics and choreography of Kajra Re
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Dancing in the rain
And other fever inducing acts
 • 
Eshna Benegal
10
The vicious cycle of sixteen
A dancer’s take on keeping time
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Eshna Benegal
6
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A private space for us to converse and connect
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Eshna Benegal
When dance breaks geographical boundaries
The magic of the ballet “Samhara” in 2012
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Eshna Benegal
1
Song, dance and Swarna Kamalam
K. Viswanath’s 1988 Telugu movie starring Bhanupriya is a masterclass in storytelling through music and movement
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Spandana
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The Deep Cut
The Deep Cut
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