Bhavana Reddy Explained

Bhavana Reddy
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Genre:Indian classical dance
Occupations:Kuchipudi Indian classical dancer, singer-songwriter
Years Active:1994–present
Website:https://www.bhavanareddy.com/

Bhavana Reddy is an Indian classical Kuchipudi dancer, singer, songwriter, and guru/teacher. She is the younger daughter and disciple of renowned dancing couple Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy.[1]

Early life

Bhavana Reddy was born and raised in New Delhi, India.[1] Her family is in the Limca Book of Records for being the world's first and only family dedicated to Kuchipudi.[2] Bhavana is the younger daughter of Padmabhushans Drs. Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy, and the younger sister of Yamini Reddy.[3]

As a young girl in New Delhi, Bhavana attended junior school at Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School, and then went on to study at Modern School, Barakhamba. She graduated with a B Com Honors Degree from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.[4] Bhavana's formal training in Kuchipudi dance began at age four under the guidance of her parents.[3]

Dance

Bhavana has spent over two decades devoted to Kuchipudi learning both dance and theory.[5] She began performing with her family on global tours at the tender age of five.[5] The first record of a major performance by Bhavana was at the ICCR Auditorium, Azad Bhawan New Delhi for which she was also recognized as a rising star in HT city newspaper. Other records show her as the youngest performer in the history of the Bhaskar Rao Sangeet Sammelan, Chandigarh where at age seven she shared the stage with her parents and as a solo performer in their family productions.[6]

Bhavana took lead roles in productions since she was a young child.[7] When she was age six she played Krishna (executing Makhan Chori, Kalinga Nartana solo, Cheer Haran and Raas Leela) in productions like Krishna Leela Tarangini. At age seven, Bhavana played Prahlada in Prahlada Charitram.[7] In 2016, Bhavana played the role of Shandilya in Bhagvadajjukyam.[8] In 2011, Bhavana played the lead role of Satyabhama in Bhamakalapam, an iconic and traditional Kuchipudi piece. Bhavana has several other solo performances to her credit as well as productions conducted with the Reddy family.[9]

Professionally, Bhavana toured Europe, USA, Canada, South East Asia, Middle East and India - several times before she turned 16, including performing for dignitaries and performing at several prestigious venues around the world.[10] She received a certificate in Natya Sastra Karana studies under Guru Padma Subrahmanyam.[11]

Bhavana founded the international branch of the Natya Tarangini Kuchipudi Dance Institute in April 2020. The school celebrated its first anniversary 16 April 2021. Additionally, as Director of the Delhi branch of Natya Tarangini, she is actively involved with organizing events and teaching.[12] She is the principal soloist and the assistant choreographer to Dr. Raja Radha Reddy[13] and also stars in and runs her own solo dance company.

Music

Bhavana graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California with an Associate of Arts Degree in Vocal Performance.[14] She was the recipient of the Outstanding Artist Award in the program of Independent Artistry.[14]

She began learning South Indian Classical Carnatic vocals at four years old from Guru Kannakumar, and subsequently Durga Prasad from whom she also learned Carnatic violin until her late teens.[15] During college, Bhavana learnt from All India Radio Director Shri K. Vageesh under whom she still learns vocals.

As an international artist,[16] she released a solo EP Tangled in Emotions[17] and has sung the title track ("The End") on Hollywood production, .[18] Bhavana has performed at the Grammy Awards After Party.[19]

Awards

Some of her awards include:

Notable works

Some of her notable works include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kirpal. Neha. 2019-05-28. Preserving Familial Heritage: Yamini and Bhavana Reddy. 2020-09-10. Best Indian American Magazine San Jose CA India Currents. en-US.
  2. Web site: Raja Radha Reddy. 2020-09-10. www.rajaradhareddy.com.
  3. Web site: The Remarkable Life of Dancer Sisters Yamini and Bhavana Reddy. 2020-09-10. cnbctv18.com. 9 August 2019. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2011-04-07. Dancing her way to fame. 2020-09-10. Hindustan Times. en.
  5. Web site: Meet Bhavana Reddy . Voyage LA Magazine LA City Guide. 2020-09-10. en-US.
  6. https://www.bhavanareddy.com/about
  7. Web site: Bhavana Reddy Indian Classical Kuchipudi Dancer. 2020-09-10. Bhavana Reddy. en-US.
  8. Web site: Lowen. Sharon. 2020-02-10. Bhavana Reddy shines in signature item of father. 2020-09-10. The Asian Age.
  9. Web site: Bhavana Reddy Indian Classical Kuchipudi Dancer.
  10. Web site: 2019-12-15. Classical dancer Bhavana Reddy on interpreting global music the Kuchipudi way. 2020-09-10. Hindustan Times. en.
  11. https://www.bhavanareddy.com/gurus
  12. Web site: Natya Tarangini. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190525113035/http://natyatarangini.in:80/ . 2019-05-25 .
  13. Web site: Our Faculty Natya Tarangini. 2020-09-10. en-US.
  14. Web site: 28 February 2014. Bubbling under: Inspiring young Indians. 2020-09-10. India Today. en.
  15. Web site: Bhavana Reddy: India to Hollywood . 26 April 2016 .
  16. Web site: Bhavana Reddy // Press - Ammo Photography // Los Angeles / New York . 2020-09-10 . 2019-09-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190929200514/https://ammophotography.com/Bhavana-Reddy-Press . dead .
  17. Web site: Ebeling. Amy. Bhavana Reddy: Tangled In Emotions The Aquarian. 2020-09-10. www.theaquarian.com. en-US.
  18. News: Murthy. Neeraja. 2015-01-18. Pain is real. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-09-10. 0971-751X.
  19. Web site: Bhavana Reddy performs at the Grammy after party - Times of India. 2020-09-10. The Times of India. en.
  20. Web site: 2020-04-15. Indian embassy launches online Kuchipudi dance course. 2020-09-10. The American Bazaar. en-US.
  21. Web site: Bhavana Reddy Austin Hindi Movie Reviews, News, Articles at Indian Network in Austin.
  22. Web site: Young Women Inspirators Award. 8 April 2015 .
  23. Web site: Saluting women achievers at Femina Power List North 2017.
  24. live. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/GajaHuYLQSo. 2021-12-08. Bhamakalapam by dr. Raja Reddy Bhavana Reddy Kuchipudi Dance-Drama . YouTube.
  25. Web site: Bhavana Reddy on discipline in kuchipudi. .
  26. Web site: Paying homage to the Lord of Dance.
  27. Web site: Exclusive Coverage: Bhavana Reddy Kuchipudi Dance Performance.
  28. Web site: Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring | LA Phil | Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  29. Web site: Bhavana Reddy: Tangled in Emotions | the Aquarian.
  30. News: Bhavana Reddy performs at Kennedy Center. The Hindu. 16 August 2018. Rangarajan. S..

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