The lens of bhakti

It was an esteemed dance conference in the US where an evening slot was to feature a performance by Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran. Rather than sticking to the confines of a traditional dance recital and traversing a predictable path, the Padmashri-awardee opted to think within. And that’s where her first-of-a-kind autobiographical production Samagama Leela took birth. Dwelling on the notion of bhakti through her journey as a dancer, the performance provided immense scope for self-introspection. It helped her attain a refined understanding of her roots and the little moments that contributed to the larger picture in her journey. The reception was all-the-more gratifying for the dancer as she performed it in front of her home (Delhi) audience recently.