Priyadarsini Govind’s appointment as the director of Kalakshetra signals a break with a 77-year-old tradition and comes as a breath of fresh air. Dancer Urmila Sathyanarayanan believes that this appointment is a very good choice. "It is something that is totally different. For the first time, the director of Kalakshetra is a much younger person who has a lot of experience. I personally think that such a designation requires someone, who has strength of mind and is open to new ideas. And, Priya is a great choice,” she reiterates.

Carnatic vocalist Sudha Raghunathan is quite happy about the appointment too. "Priyadarsini is a leader in her own field and has the cap ... Read more »