Shijith and Parvathy throughout a efficiency.
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The younger lad from Payanoor was being interviewed for admission in a prestigious cultural establishment was requested if he might sing. A lot to the shock of the interview panel, he promptly sang the movie music ‘Kaadhal rojave’, as a substitute of a classical composition. Any doubts that assailed him after that have been put to relaxation when he discovered his title on the chosen listing the subsequent day. Thus, Shijith Nambiar entered the portals of Kalakshetra, starting a journey into the world of Bharatnatyam. He not solely discovered his life’s calling right here but in addition his soulmate, Parvathy Menon. Collectively they slowly made a mark on the earth of dance.
Initiated into arts at a younger age by his father, Shijith was an everyday participant in cultural actions in class and faculty. Ridiculed for his penchant for dancing, Shijith felt demoralised. It was then that his father introduced him to Chennai.
However the going was nonetheless not straightforward. Shijith was initially disheartened by the shortage of alternatives for male dancers. Quickly his expertise and exhausting work introduced him the much-needed recognition. After his coaching in Kalakshetra, Shijith realised the necessity to discover the artwork to search out his personal area and expression. “I started to choreograph compositions for my solo performances. It gave me immense satisfaction and pleasure.”
An admirer of G. Narendra’s work, Shijith was eager study from him. “I used to be delighted when Narendra invited me to play the function of Kovalan in his manufacturing of Silapadhikaram. Extra such memorable experiences got here his manner when he labored with the Dhananjeyan’s and Leela Samson on their productions.
Whilst he carried out as a soloist, his profession launched into a brand new path with Parvathy. Talking of the various modifications that they needed to adapt to, Parvathy says, “I used to be at all times part of the Kalakshetra repertory and by no means carried out as a solo artiste, so I might take to his concepts simply, however for him, after experiencing the liberty that solo performances provide, dancing as a duo was difficult. Over a time frame, we grew to become snug sharing the stage.”
Life on and off stage
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Shijith and Parvathy have devised methods to deal with choreographic productions collectively. They’ve their roles clearly minimize out. Ideation, music, lighting and costume are largely dealt with by Shijith. ….The 2 owe to the coaching at Kalakshetra for with the ability to handle numerous sides of a efficiency.
Speaking about how they go about choreographing actions, Shijith says, “Earlier, we centered solely on synchrony in our actions. However as we advanced as artistes, now we have realised the necessity to accommodate one another’s concepts and make it seem seamless.”
The 2 consider in continuously analysing their work and improvising. “You need to maintain observing and imbibing. Each are important to maintain up the artistic spirit,” says Parvathy.
In accordance with the couple, they’re now are at a section when the pressures of efficiency have taken a backseat. It’s extra about discovering contentment and pleasure within the course of and presentation. We’re additionally specializing in nurturing our artistic area ‘Sakhi’. “We at all times wished such an area, the place artistes might have interaction with one another and the artwork in a holistic surroundings. An area the place the brand new era of performers can confidently embrace creativity.
