A Milestone in Classical Dance: Natasha Rohila & Srishti Singhal Shine at Arangetram

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Press Release / Event Report

Bharatanatyam Arangetram by Natasha Rohila and Srishti Singhal: A Graceful Celebration of Dance and Devotion

New Delhi, April 12, 2026 – The timeless artistry of Bharatanatyam was on full display as disciples Natasha Rohila and Srishti Singhal of Nritya Vatika Dance School presented their Arangetram (solo debut performance) on Sunday, April 12, at the Triveni Kala Sangam Hall, Mandi House. The event marked a significant milestone in the young dancers’ journey, showcasing years of rigorous training and devotion to the classical form.

The evening commenced with an invocation, Pushpanjali, set to the melodious Kedaram raga. In keeping with tradition, the piece offered floral tributes and salutations to the Almighty, the guru, and the esteemed gathering, setting a reverent and auspicious tone for the performance.

The artistic excellence of the evening was steered by the precise and poised nattuvangam (rhythmic direction) of their revered guru, Smt. Devika Venkatasubramanian. Her command over the rhythm brought clarity and depth to every movement. The musical ensemble elevated the recital to a sublime experience: Sri Satish Venkatesh’s soulful vocals and expressive singing beautifully captured the nuances of each emotion; Sri Raghavendra Prasad’s violin added a distinctive, resonant charm; and Sri Manohar’s energetic mridangam playing enlivened the complex rhythmic patterns. The performance concluded on a high note with a vibrant Tillana in the Anandabhairavi raga, leaving the audience in raptures.

The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including Shri K. V. K. Perumal, Founder-President of Delhi Kamban Kazhagam; Shri M. V. Thiagarajan, ‘Bal Shree’ and Managing Trustee of Thiruvarur T. S. Shriram Memorial; and noted Kathak exponent Shri Madan Solanki, among other art connoisseurs. The gathering of eminent personalities underscored the cultural significance of the occasion.

In her vote of thanks, Guru Harpreet Kaur expressed heartfelt gratitude to the musicians, guests, parents, and the audience for their unwavering support. The evening was seamlessly hosted by Aditi Negi and Khushi Mahajan.

The event drew a large and appreciative audience of art enthusiasts, family members, and members of the public, all of whom lauded the technical finesse, emotional maturity, and stage presence of Natasha and Srishti. The Arangetram stood as a testament to the enduring legacy of Bharatanatyam and the dedication of both the students and their gurus.

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Good to get a review from you, Pattamma!
It is particularly so because it's not from any of the metropolis in south India but is from far off Delhi!

Congratulations to the young dancers. Their guru is from the south, the art form too, but they are not which makes the event special. Integration by way of the fine arts flowing into other parts of the country (nations too) as we all know is a good thing. The Cleveland phenomenon attests for it.

I also read the review in the tamizh newspaper Dina Malar which makes this event even more meaningful. We hear about integration and in the coming together of the arts in speeches, but to see it happening is encouraging. Whichever times we might live in, art expressing itself this way speaks of what the richness in diversity can yield. So long as there are gurus who are conscious of it and parents and their children who look out for it without being particular about where geographically the artistic expression comes from, we are doing the right thing. Good art has no borders, and when we see children thriving in artistic expression, no matter where the genre comes from, it's fine.

I presume you are in Delhi now, Pattamma. Please write about the CM and Hindusthani concerts which you might attend too.