Issue 12
Jun 2022
Inclusivity in Bharatnatyam
By Shreyaa Suresh
As pride month is celebrated this June, there is a need to discuss the importance of inclusivity in the arts, especially in the Bharatanatyam community. In this article the writer shares her views on one of the most important spaces - the classroom - where the performance of gender is an everyday ritual and how performers, teachers and artists can make it more inclusive.
Artist Feature: Ashish Chopra
A 26-year-old HR professional with five years of experience working with 2 MNC’s, Ashish is a drag queen and also happens to be gay. He was also the 1st runner-up for Mr. Gay India 2018. Today, he takes us through how we can all be an ally at our workspaces.
Artist Feature Prashant aka Bahaar
Prashant aka Bahaar is a businessman by day and Drag queen by night. He is a Bangalore based stylist turned entrepreneur who runs his own clothing business as well as a media production house. A vegan by choice, he is all about animal welfare.