<p>Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series. Named after the colours of the Indian National Flag -- Green, White and Saffron -- the second part of the trilogy features the Bharatanatyam exponent extensively as she uses dance as a form of narrative.</p>

<p>In a chat with WION, the classical dancer cum choreographer spoke about her passion for dance and using it to tell different stories based on novels written incidentally by partner AK Srikanth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Thematic Interpretation of ‘Colors: White’</strong></p>

<p>“Colors White is a part of a trilogy of which White and Green have been released and Saffron is the next project. Colors’ refers to the three colours of our national flag. The question my partner and author wanted to ask was about the ideals that our forefathers conceptualised for each color. For instance green was chosen for representing prosperity. He chose to examine prosperity from the perspective of ‘Is it equal between the males and the females of this country?’ and not in terms of the bank balance but in terms of the mind, the freedom of choice. So each of these values we are taking up and juxtaposing between the males and females of this country,” said Savitha explaining the thought behind the trilogy.</p>

<p>She added, “Colors White examines truth and peace and it is my belief that you can achieve peace, when you are able to come face-to-face with your own truth. So how do you get there? Most of us and especially women, live inside a box. In the case of Colors White's protagonist, that box could be that of traditional dance. It can be whatever role the society expects you to play. When I learned classical Bharatanatyam, I was expected to confirm to a set piece presentation that spoke of mythology, of Gods, and was made to be sacrosanct. I soon realised that performing dance in traditional style was not something that resonated with me.”</p>

<p>She explained, “Colors White traces what happens when that box becomes suffocating. That breaking away landing at a place where we are making dance films, did not happen overnight. It’s become a reality after years of struggle, emotionally and financially.”</p>

<p>She describes Colors: White as “a poetry of a film and is written to be a real film.” Savitha believes there is an allegory of Gandhari, the Queen mother from Mahabharat who blindfolds herself as a sacrifice for husband Dhritrashtra who is visually impaired. The allegory is of society heaping praises on Gandhari for giving up on vision and sacrificing for husband. In this dance film, the protagonist removes the manifested blindfold. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Are Traditional Dance Forms Sacrosanct?</strong></p>

<p>“The question here is when does it change from Bharatanatyam to something else?” asks Savitha in reply to whether traditional dance forms are sacrosanct. She added, “I have preserved the form, structure, movement but have added what those movements are used to convey in my take. Originally, they were used to tell stories of mythology, of gods and goddesses with a set style of presentation. What I have done is take it out of the context of religion. Now I am using it as a medium to tell new stories.”</p>

<p>It took an effort to break the mould but Savitha did it anyhow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>International Recognition</strong></p>

<p>‘Colors: White’ has travelled to various film awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Savitha believes that the recognition has been “most revealing” to her in how “transparent and how deep our Indian artforms are.” ‘Colors: White has travelled to many countries in the world including Germany, Paris, UK, America among many others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dance exponent said, “In various countries of the world, Colors White was being looked at from the perspective of storytelling. It supports my conviction that Bharatanatyam is a storytelling medium and surpasses other dance forms that are now taking over in India like the Latin Dance and Hip Hop -- as the Indian dance has much more depth.”</p>

<p>On how to lure the youngsters to the traditional dance forms of India vs the contemporary forms that are easier to pick up because of pop culture influence, she said, “It is my vision to make Bharatanatyam mainstream and the next generation plays an important role in that. I feel we are not just competing with other dance forms but streamers like Netflix, Amazon or mobile phones for that matter.&nbsp;I feel, we must start with going&nbsp;digital and finding a way of using the technology to connect with the younger lot. It has to be entertaining enough for them to pick it.”&nbsp;<br />
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Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series.

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series. Named after the colours of the Indian National Flag -- Green, White and Saffron -- the second part of the trilogy features the Bharatanatyam exponent extensively as she uses dance as a form of narrative. In a chat with WION, the classical dancer cum choreographer spoke about her passion for dance and using it to tell different stories based on novels written incidentally by partner AK Srikanth. Thematic Interpretation of ‘Colors: White’ “Colors White is a part of a trilogy of which White and Green have been released and Saffron is the next project. Colors’ refers to the three colours of our national flag. The question my partner and author wanted to ask was about the ideals that our forefathers conceptualised for each color. For instance green was chosen for representing prosperity. He chose to examine prosperity from the perspective of ‘Is it equal between the males and the females of this country?’ and not in terms of the bank balance but in terms of the mind, the freedom of choice. So each of these values we are taking up and juxtaposing between the males and females of this country,” said Savitha explaining the thought behind the trilogy. She added, “Colors White examines truth and peace and it is my belief that you can achieve peace, when you are able to come face-to-face with your own truth. So how do you get there? Most of us and especially women, live inside a box. In the case of Colors White's protagonist, that box could be that of traditional dance. It can be whatever role the society expects you to play. When I learned classical Bharatanatyam, I was expected to confirm to a set piece presentation that spoke of mythology, of Gods, and was made to be sacrosanct. I soon realised that performing dance in traditional style was not something that resonated with me.” She explained, “Colors White traces what happens when that box becomes suffocating. That breaking away landing at a place where we are making dance films, did not happen overnight. It’s become a reality after years of struggle, emotionally and financially.” She describes Colors: White as “a poetry of a film and is written to be a real film.” Savitha believes there is an allegory of Gandhari, the Queen mother from Mahabharat who blindfolds herself as a sacrifice for husband Dhritrashtra who is visually impaired. The allegory is of society heaping praises on Gandhari for giving up on vision and sacrificing for husband. In this dance film, the protagonist removes the manifested blindfold. Are Traditional Dance Forms Sacrosanct? “The question here is when does it change from Bharatanatyam to something else?” asks Savitha in reply to whether traditional dance forms are sacrosanct. She added, “I have preserved the form, structure, movement but have added what those movements are used to convey in my take. Originally, they were used to tell stories of mythology, of gods and goddesses with a set style of presentation. What I have done is take it out of the context of religion. Now I am using it as a medium to tell new stories.” It took an effort to break the mould but Savitha did it anyhow. International Recognition ‘Colors: White’ has travelled to various film awards. Savitha believes that the recognition has been “most revealing” to her in how “transparent and how deep our Indian artforms are.” ‘Colors: White has travelled to many countries in the world including Germany, Paris, UK, America among many others. The dance exponent said, “In various countries of the world, Colors White was being looked at from the perspective of storytelling. It supports my conviction that Bharatanatyam is a storytelling medium and surpasses other dance forms that are now taking over in India like the Latin Dance and Hip Hop -- as the Indian dance has much more depth.” On how to lure the youngsters to the traditional dance forms of India vs the contemporary forms that are easier to pick up because of pop culture influence, she said, “It is my vision to make Bharatanatyam mainstream and the next generation plays an important role in that. I feel we are not just competing with other dance forms but streamers like Netflix, Amazon or mobile phones for that matter. I feel, we must start with going digital and finding a way of using the technology to connect with the younger lot. It has to be entertaining enough for them to pick it.”

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry on dance film 'Colors: White' & more

<p>Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit shared a special bond with ace choreographer Saroj Khan. The veteran choreographer was instrumental in directing some of Madhuri's most iconic songs of the 1990s. From her first smash hit 'Ek Do Teen' to 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga', Madhuri Dixit and Saroj Khan's collaborations were always the high points of any film.<br />
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On Friday, as Khan breathed her last, the actress termed the loss as 'devastating'.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/remembering-masterji-saroj-khan-from-dhak-dhak-to-ek-do-teen-her-iconic-bollywood-songs-310340">Also see: Remembering Masterji Saroj Khan: From Dhak Dhak to Ek Do Teen, her iconic Bollywood songs</a></strong><br />
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Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to mourn the loss of her guru and friend Saroj Khan and wrote, "I'm devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you My sincere condolences to the family. #RIPSarojji"</p>

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<p>Incidentally, Saroj Khan's last choreographed number also featured Madhuri Dixit. The duo worked together in Abhishek Verman's 'Kalank' where Khan choreographed Dixit in the song 'Tabah Ho Gaye'.</p>

<p>In 2019 IIFA awards, the actress had also honoured the veteran choreographer with the Lifetime achievement award and performed to a medley of the duo's hit number as a tribute to Khan.</p>

<p>Here's a glimpse of that performance.</p>

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Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit shared a special bond with ace choreographer Saroj Khan. The veteran choreographer was instrumental in directing some of Madhuri's most iconic songs of the 1990s.

Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit shared a special bond with ace choreographer Saroj Khan. The veteran choreographer was instrumental in directing some of Madhuri's most iconic songs of the 1990s. From her first smash hit 'Ek Do Teen' to 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga', Madhuri Dixit and Saroj Khan's collaborations were always the high points of any film. On Friday, as Khan breathed her last, the actress termed the loss as 'devastating'. Also see: Remembering Masterji Saroj Khan: From Dhak Dhak to Ek Do Teen, her iconic Bollywood songs Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to mourn the loss of her guru and friend Saroj Khan and wrote, "I'm devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you My sincere condolences to the family. #RIPSarojji" I'm devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you💔 My sincere condolences to the family. #RIPSarojji — Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 3, 2020 × Incidentally, Saroj Khan's last choreographed number also featured Madhuri Dixit. The duo worked together in Abhishek Verman's 'Kalank' where Khan choreographed Dixit in the song 'Tabah Ho Gaye'. In 2019 IIFA awards, the actress had also honoured the veteran choreographer with the Lifetime achievement award and performed to a medley of the duo's hit number as a tribute to Khan. Here's a glimpse of that performance. View this post on Instagram ⏪ As the sensational @madhuridixitnene celebrates her special day today, we're taking you back to this stunning performance by the 'Dhak Dhak Girl' at our very own #IIFA 2019! 💃🏻🤩 . . . #Bollywood #HappyBirthdayMadhuriDixit A post shared by IIFA Awards (@iifa) on May 15, 2020 at 2:59am PDT × Also see: 'She made dance look easy': Bollywood pays rich tribute to Saroj Khan on Twitter

Madhuri Dixit on Saroj Khan's death: Devastated by the loss of my friend and guru

<p>Three-time National Award-winning choreographer Saroj Khan has now apologised for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-saroj-khan-defends-casting-couch-says-it-provides-livelihood-132433">defending the casting couch</a> in Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at a press conference recently, the veteran choreographer had openly defended casting couch in the film industry by saying that it at least 'provided girls with a livelihood.' She said that everyone takes advantage of women and it is unfair to blame just the film industry for casting couch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by an entertainment website, Saroj said, " Should I say something? This is going on for ages, it is not new. Someone or the other always try to take advantage of a girl. The government does it too, then why are we only behind the film industry? It provides livelihood at least. It does not rape and leave you."</p>

<p>"It is up to the girl, what she wants to do. If you don't want to fall into wrong hands, you won't. If you have art, why would you sell yourself? Don't take the film industry's name, it is everything to us," added Khan.</p>

<p>Saroj Khan who has choreographed more than 2000 songs in Hindi films was criticised by the Twitterati for taking such a stand in the wake of Telugu actress Sri Reddy<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867"> accusing</a> a top South Indian producer’s son of forcing her for sexual favours. Khan's answer was in response to Sri Reddy’s act of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-after-stripping-in-front-of-maa-office-sri-reddy-now-faces-a-ban-from-the-association-130009">stripping to protest</a> against the culture of the casting couch.</p>


'This is going on for ages, it is not new... It provides livelihood at least. It does not rape and leave you,' the veteran choreographer had said

Three-time National Award-winning choreographer Saroj Khan has now apologised for defending the casting couch in Bollywood. Speaking at a press conference recently, the veteran choreographer had openly defended casting couch in the film industry by saying that it at least 'provided girls with a livelihood.' She said that everyone takes advantage of women and it is unfair to blame just the film industry for casting couch. As quoted by an entertainment website, Saroj said, " Should I say something? This is going on for ages, it is not new. Someone or the other always try to take advantage of a girl. The government does it too, then why are we only behind the film industry? It provides livelihood at least. It does not rape and leave you." "It is up to the girl, what she wants to do. If you don't want to fall into wrong hands, you won't. If you have art, why would you sell yourself? Don't take the film industry's name, it is everything to us," added Khan. Saroj Khan who has choreographed more than 2000 songs in Hindi films was criticised by the Twitterati for taking such a stand in the wake of Telugu actress Sri Reddy accusing a top South Indian producer’s son of forcing her for sexual favours. Khan's answer was in response to Sri Reddy’s act of stripping to protest against the culture of the casting couch.

Saroj Khan apologises after saying Bollywood casting couch 'provides livelihood at least'

<p>Prabhudeva has time and again stunned us with his spectacular dance moves and unique choreography style&nbsp;but this time he’s here to woo us with a silent thriller/horror film titled <em>Mercury</em>. Sans any dialogues, the film’s first trailer released on April 9 to prove that ‘silence does speak louder than words’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trailer opens to a shot of the hills with a boy and a girl standing at its edge -- with the camera then moving to a scene inside an abandoned factory where four people are scared, bruised and bleeding. The trailer has no dialogues but there is screeching scary music, a lot of metal banging against each other and floor shaking as the people try to protect themselves from something. What adds to the trailer is the vivid expressions on the actors’ faces. The trailer ends with Prabhudeva clad in a lungi (South Indian wrap around) shouting and pulling his hair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The light and sound mix of the trailer gives the place an eerie feel. And not to miss, there’s a car parked outside the factory with its backlight blinking. Suddenly, it shakes too dangerously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The choreographer-filmmaker-actor Prabhudeva’s new silent film, <em>Mercury</em> is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj and will release in four languages. The film will also see actors Sananth, Indhuja, Deepak Paramesh, Shashank Purushotham and Anish Padmanabhan. Apart from direction, Subbaraj has written the story and screenplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film has music by Santhosh Narayanan, while the cinematography is taken care of by S Thirunavukkarasu.</p>

<p><em>Watch the trailer:&nbsp;</em></p>

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From the looks of the trailer, Prabhudeva is possessed in the film

Prabhudeva has time and again stunned us with his spectacular dance moves and unique choreography style but this time he’s here to woo us with a silent thriller/horror film titled Mercury. Sans any dialogues, the film’s first trailer released on April 9 to prove that ‘silence does speak louder than words’. The trailer opens to a shot of the hills with a boy and a girl standing at its edge -- with the camera then moving to a scene inside an abandoned factory where four people are scared, bruised and bleeding. The trailer has no dialogues but there is screeching scary music, a lot of metal banging against each other and floor shaking as the people try to protect themselves from something. What adds to the trailer is the vivid expressions on the actors’ faces. The trailer ends with Prabhudeva clad in a lungi (South Indian wrap around) shouting and pulling his hair. The light and sound mix of the trailer gives the place an eerie feel. And not to miss, there’s a car parked outside the factory with its backlight blinking. Suddenly, it shakes too dangerously. The choreographer-filmmaker-actor Prabhudeva’s new silent film, Mercury is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj and will release in four languages. The film will also see actors Sananth, Indhuja, Deepak Paramesh, Shashank Purushotham and Anish Padmanabhan. Apart from direction, Subbaraj has written the story and screenplay. The film has music by Santhosh Narayanan, while the cinematography is taken care of by S Thirunavukkarasu. Watch the trailer:

Watch 'Mercury' trailer: Prabhudeva is here to send chills down your spine in new silent horror film

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