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Nrithya Pillai is a dancer, dance composer, singer, writer, speaker, and dance instructor who proudly claims her heredity dancer lineage. She is the Artistic Director of Rajarathnalaya Arts Foundation. In this episode we try to understand her journey, the societal challenges she faced while practicing her profession, the history of Bharathanatyam, and its relevance today. 
3:55 to 6:00
Welcoming Nrithya
6:00 to 14:00
Nrithya’s history and journey
14:00 to 19:10
The struggle convincing friends and family 
19:10 to 31:00
The part of the language that is problematic.
31:00 to 38:15
Nrithya’s relationship with his grandfather Nattuvanar Rajarathnam Pillai 
38:15 to 44:10
Hope in relationships
44:10 to 47:45
The idea of self-persecution 
47:45 to 1:00:00
How has Bharathanatyam Brahmanized ? Common misconceptions around Bharathanatyam.
1:00:00 to 1:06:12
Importance of Nattuvanars in Bharathanatyam
1:06:12 to 1:15:45
Nrithya’s vision of Bharathanatyam
1:15:45 to end
Questions from audience

Support LCA : <a href="https://www.patreon.com/azadi" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/azadi</a> Subscribe to LCA’s newsletter - Hypothesis - <a href="https://lightscameraazadi.in/newsletter/" rel="noopener">https://lightscameraazadi.in/newsletter/</a> Nrithya Pillai is a dancer, dance composer, singer, writer, speaker, and dance instructor who proudly claims her heredity dancer lineage. She is the Artistic Director of Rajarathnalaya Arts Foundation. In this episode we try to understand her journey, the societal challenges she faced while practicing her profession, the history of Bharathanatyam, and its relevance today. 3:55 to 6:00 Welcoming Nrithya 6:00 to 14:00 Nrithya’s history and journey 14:00 to 19:10 The struggle convincing friends and family 19:10 to 31:00 The part of the language that is problematic. 31:00 to 38:15 Nrithya’s relationship with his grandfather Nattuvanar Rajarathnam Pillai 38:15 to 44:10 Hope in relationships 44:10 to 47:45 The idea of self-persecution 47:45 to 1:00:00 How has Bharathanatyam Brahmanized ? Common misconceptions around Bharathanatyam. 1:00:00 to 1:06:12 Importance of Nattuvanars in Bharathanatyam 1:06:12 to 1:15:45 Nrithya’s vision of Bharathanatyam 1:15:45 to end Questions from audience

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