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Experience the long-awaited return of acclaimed dancer Mavin Khoo to Mumbai in a rare solo Bharatanatyam recital that beautifully blends classical tradition with personal reflection on devotion, desire, and the passage of time. Marking his first solo performance in the city in over three decades, Khoo offers an intimate evening that bridges the traditional and the contemporary. Accompanied by Dr. Brindha Manickavasakam and an exceptional ensemble of musicians — Vijay Kumar, Kiran Pai, and KP Nandini — he reinterprets the classical Bharatanatyam repertoire through a deeply introspective lens, sharing his journey as an artist, seeker, and individual. In a world where modernity often tests the resilience of inherited traditions, Khoo’s performance becomes a dialogue between past and future, divinity and desire, the outer form and the dancer’s inner world. Each movement unfolds like a page from a living diary — at once a prayer, a revelation, and an exploration of artistic identity. A direct disciple of Guru Adyar K. Lakshman, Khoo is internationally recognized for his mastery and innovation, harmonizing his deep Bharatanatyam roots with his experience in ballet and contemporary dance. As Creative Associate with the Akram Khan Company, he continues to expand the expressive language of classical form while remaining profoundly anchored in its timeless spirit.
