Kalakshetra's dance-drama Kuttrala Kuravanji,, blends classical and folk elements, with captivating music and storytelling.
Her uncle, Papanasam Sivan, was a renowned Carnatic musician. In 1936, Janaki’s father, Rajagopal Iyer, who was also a musician, got an opportunity to write lyrics for the film Madras Mail.
Papanasam Sivan’s seldom-heard ‘Vaani arul purivaay’ in Dhanyasi was sung next. The pleasing chittaswaram enhanced the appeal of the song that seeks the blessings of Saraswati. When Akshay ...