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Shirin Vajifdar and Krishna Kutty in their New Indian Ballet

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"The Boon"
A dance drama
"Thillana": classical solo - Shirin Vajifdar
Musical Interlude: Flute solo, Sushil Das Gupta, accompanied by Krishna Panicker
The Art of Kathakali: Krishna Kutty
Vanjara: an Indian Gypsy Dance - Krishna Panicker, Shirin, Khurshed and Roshan Vajifdar

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Contributors

Bhasmasura, the Demon King ("The Boon"):
Krishna Kutty
Lord Siva ("The Boon"):
Krishna Panicker
Devotee of Vishnu ("The Boon"):
Khurshed Vajifdar
Devotee of Vishnu ("The Boon"):
null Mrinalini
Mohini, the Temptress ("The Boon"):
Roshan Vajifdar
Dancer ("Thillana"/"Vanjara"):
Shirin Vajifdar
Flautist (Musical interlude):
Sushil Das Gupta
Accompanist (Musical interlude):
Krishna Panicker
Dancer ("The Art of Kathakali"):
Krishna Kutty
Dancer ("Vanjara"):
Krishna Panicker
Dancer ("Vanjara"):
Khurshed Vajifdar
Dancer ("Vanjara"):
Roshan Vajifdar
Narrator/choreography:
Shirin Vajifdar
Choreography:
Krishna Kutty
Musical Director:
Sushil Das Gupta
Stage Production:
Fernau Hall
Settings:
Laurence Broadhouse
Presented for television by:
Christian Simpson

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