Couple give chemo a ‘hair-raising’ kathak twirl

Lucknow: ‘In sickness and in health, until death do us part. I’ll love and honour you all the days of my life.’ Lucknow-based Kathak maestro Anuj Mishra took these vows eight years ago when he married an ace Kathak dancer—Neha Singh. A few days back, life demanded him to uphold those vows in letter and spirit when his wife, battling with breast cancer, was nervous to take the stage after her recent chemo that had left her bald. To support her and help her get back to the stage, Anuj, too, shaved his head and the two wore wigs – and each other’s confidence – before they set the stage on fire.For over a decade, Anuj, son of late Pandit Arjun Mishra who revived Lucknow Gharana of Kathak in the 90s, and Neha Singh have captivated the audiences with their enthralling on-stage chemistry.

Couple give chemo a 'hair-raising' kathak twirl

Kathak maestro Anuj Mishra and ace Kathak dancer-Neha Singh, who have captivated audiences for over a decade with their on-stage chemistry, recently showcased their off-stage camaraderie during a concert. Neha, battling breast cancer, was nervous to perform after her recent chemo that left her bald. In a gesture of support, Anuj shaved his head and both wore wigs, sending a message of unity. Anuj's act reinstated Neha's confidence to fight cancer and continue her performances. Despite challenges, the couple remains hopeful for the future of their craft.

Couple give chemo a Kathak twirl

Lucknow-based Kathak maestro Anuj Mishra and ace dancer Neha Singh captivate audiences with their on-stage chemistry. Anuj shaved his head to support Neha, who is battling breast cancer and was nervous about performing after chemotherapy. Both wore wigs for a recent concert, with Anuj doing it voluntarily to send a message of unity. Neha, a mother of two, says losing her hair made her nervous, but Anuj's act of support gave her the confidence to perform.

Bengali play exploring the ill effects of materialism staged in Dubai

Choloman Oshoriri, a Bengali play that delves deep into the human psyche and how it is allured by materialism, was recently staged at a Dubai auditorium. Directed by Shubho Banerjee, the play features Jitaditya Roy as Dr Mriganko Nandi and Dibyo Basu as Ashim, a ghost, along with several well-known actors in the Dubai theatre space. Thespian Sohini Sengupta praised the performance, while actor Siddhartha Chatterjee expressed his hope for the play to come to Kolkata soon, as he believes the city audience will resonate with it.

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