Support LCA : https://www.patreon.com/azadiSubscribe to LCA’s newsletter - Hypothesis - https://lightscameraazadi.in/newsletter/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 6:00Welcoming Nrithya6:00 to 14:00Nrithya’s history and journey14:00 to 19:10The struggle convincing friends and family 19:10 to 31:00The part of the language that is problematic.31:00 to 38:15Nrithya’s relationship with his grandfather Nattuvanar Rajarathnam Pillai 38:15 to 44:10Hope in relationships44:10 to 47:45The idea of self-persecution 47:45 to 1:00:00How has Bharathanatyam Brahmanized ? Common misconceptions around Bharathanatyam.1:00:00 to 1:06:12Importance of Nattuvanars in Bharathanatyam1:06:12 to 1:15:45Nrithya’s vision of Bharathanatyam1:15:45 to endQuestions from audience