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Kutty Kahani came when Prime which I developed and launched
Minister Modi mentioned our in 2017, allows students from
initiative in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ around the world to practice
episodes. I was incredibly basic dance routines. It's a
honoured and humbled by this beautiful blend of traditional
recognition. It was a validation of art and modern technology,
our efforts to preserve and share enabling students to explore and
India's rich cultural heritage learn at their own pace.
through the art of storytelling. My journey from a career in
I firmly believe that stories are administration to becoming a
a powerful medium to connect renowned classical dancer and
with our roots and pass on our advocate for storytelling has
heritage to the next generation. taught me the transformative
My journey to reach the power of art and the resilience
point of Kutty Kahani hasn't been of the human spirit. Through
without challenges. In 2008, initiatives like Kutty Kahani
I was diagnosed with breast and the Bharatanatyam App,
cancer, which initially shook me. I am committed to promoting
But I decided not to let it define Indian culture, heritage, and
me. Instead, I turned to my art, the importance of storytelling.
dance, as a source of strength I believe that by connecting
and inspiration. Even during children with their roots and
my treatment, I continued nurturing their talents, we can
to dance and teach. The create a brighter future for our
rhythm and melody of dance country and its diverse artistic
helped dissipate the fear and traditions.
uncertainty that cancer brought
into my life.
Additionally, I have embraced Scan the QR code to listen
technology to promote other art to Ananda Shankar Jayant
forms. The Bharatanatyam App,

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