The next item too, was a composition of Sri. Although Uma was faultless in conveying the clear lines of demarcation among the eight principal types of heroines, the song was unfortunately not too clear, with certain phrases sounding harried and fitted-to-tune, without much literary value, a lá a dubbed film-song. Muralidharan, was translated into Telugu. This number originally written in Tamil by Sri. But this hope was put-paid to, the dancer choosing to perform an item on Ashtanaayikas. Uma’s portrayal of Radha was convincing and one hoped a Tarangam was next in line. Vempati Chinna Sathyam reiterated his uncanny and supreme knowledge of the aesthetic of Kuchipudi. The beautiful soundscape and choreography of Dr. Starting with the Ganesha Pancharatnam, the dancer then moved-on to ‘Pashyati dishi dishi’, the beautiful Ashtapadi which delineates Radha searching in every direction for her beloved Krishna, after having bedecked herself in all finery, eagerly awaiting his arrival. The dancer performed to recorded music and had herself choreographed all the items performed that afternoon, barring the second item, the Ashtapadi. As Kalidasa said in his famed Malavikaagnimitram, the recital strived to prove that: “Naatyam bhinna-rucher-janasya apy-ekam samaaraadhanam” (Dance is THE universal source of rejoicement for people, despite their varied tastes), incorporating even a Tamil number into the repertoire that is predominantly comprised of Telugu and Sanskrit.
Performing in the afternoon for the prestigious Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai, Uma gave a concise Kuchipudi recital lasting for about an hour. A graceful dancer with an enticing stage-presence, she takes special interest in her costuming and accessorising - a feature that one has observed over years of watching her perform. Madurai Muralidharan, a Bharathanatyam dancer, teacher, choreographer & composer. She currently continues her artistic association with Sri. Uma Murali is one of the seasoned performers of Kuchipudi in Chennai, having been groomed in the art-form by Dr.
Uma Murali’s Kuchipudi recital – Sri Krishna Gana Sabha - 24th December 2015 Uma Murali’s Kuchipudi Recital – Touchstone For Grace
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