New Delhi: A special dance theatre production paying tribute to women warriors of India who fought against the British was staged at the Delhi International Arts Festival at Kartavya Path, India Gate in Delhi on Wednesday. 'Warrior Women of Bharat' is a dance theatre production conceptualized by the internationally acclaimed danseuse and choreographer, Padma Shri awardee Prathibha Prahlad.
The multi-style production features Padma Shri awardees Prathibha Prahlad, Shovana Narayan, Anita Ratnam, Alekhya Punjala, Gopika Varma, Sharodi Saikia, and Meera Das, performed in their respective styles. Over 200 artists from all over India and dozens from Sri Lanka, USA, Malaysia, Mauritius, Hungary, and Japan enthralled the audience with their wonderful performance at Delhi international Arts Festival.
'Warrior Women of Bharat', a tribute to valorous women who fought for the motherland has been produced by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and Prasiddha Foundation. The memorable performance by Padma Shri awardee Prathibha Prahlad as Rani Laxmibai in Bharatanatyam mesmerized the crowd.
"Warrior Women of Bharat celebrates the lives of fearless, heroic women, who, driven by patriotism and love for their motherland, took up arms and entered the battlefield to fight British imperialism," said Prahlad. "The freedom struggle is replete with tales of thousands of warriors, who fought the British until their very last breath to preserve the territorial freedom and integrity of their motherland," she said.
