Sixty artistes on Thursday approached President A P J Abdul Kalam demanding immediate removal of danseuse Sonal Mansingh from the helm of the Sangeet Natak Akademi accusing her of running the......
Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84. IMAGE: Yamini Krishnamurti. Photograph: Anjali Reddy J/Wikimedia Commons......
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2005 were presented today by President APJ Abdul Kalam at a special ceremony.They were given for outstanding contributionto the field of performing arts.......
Renowned danseuse Sonal Mansingh has been replaced by former Union minister Ram Niwas Mirdha as chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi with immediate effect, bringing to an end a tumultuous period in......
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and Santoor exponent Shivkumar Sharma were among the recipients of Sangeet Natak Akademy fellowship and awards given to 47 eminent persons by President Pranab Mukherjee......
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and......
Veteran composer Khayyam, best known for his music in classic films such as Kabhi Kabhie and Umrao Jaan, passed away after prolonged illnesses at a hospital in Mumbai on Monday. He was 92.......
Noted theatre personality Ratan Thiyam said on Friday that Indians have a “chimpanzee culture” where everything is imported. Thiyam was conferred the second National Bhupen Hazarika......
In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......
'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.''Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.' Photograph: Kind......