Alarmel Valli
infinithoughts|August 2019 - LIFE MANAGEMENT

Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer

Alarmel Valli

The internationally acclaimed Alarmel Ì Valli has been lauded for her classical rootedness, dynamism and continuous innovation. She has been decorated with several awards including the Padma Bhushan, Chevalier of Arts and Letters, Kalaimamani and Sangeet Natak Academy award. Here this legendary artist shares her thoughts exclusively with our readers.

What has been the turning point of your life?

Performing at the prestigious Theatre de la Ville festival in Paris, in the company of Titans like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Pandit Birju Maharaj, I realized my true calling, not as an astrophysicist as I thought, but as a dancer.

Your definition of success...

To find your unique voice in your chosen vocation and to have the passion, courage of conviction and integrity to stay true to it.

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