Ujjain: Kathak exponent of Banaras and Kudau Singh Gharana Khushboo Panchal from Ujjain added a new chapter to the history of traditional dance with her blind folded perfomance. Khushboo is renowned for creative dance which differentiates her from other artists, but this she took her creativity to new heights.
She performed her in demand Shiv Stuti during International Performing Arts Festival held at Hyderabad. She then staged a 30 minute performance which was dedicated to character of famous epic Mahabharata Gandhari. Khushboo re-lived the character Gandhari on stage with her blind folded performance which explained the major parts of Gandhari’s life.
She dedicated two months on practice, and directly performed at new stage. Such experience is challenging as well deeply appreciable. Her solo performance is said to be the first in traditional dance history and as per Khushboo, whatever she performed here or at any show is just a shadow of her guru Dr Poonam Vyas.
She dedicated this performance to her guru and said that it was not possible for her to perform without teachings and guidance of Dr Vyas, her supervision, blessings and motivation are the key to achieve such Goals.