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“ …. superb last evening – inspired and joyous – these moments are seldom in one's life – when one is totally at ease and happy with one's ‘sadhna'…..”
(Malti Gilani, Bade Ghulam Ali Khhan Yaadgar Sabha)
“Shovana displays rhythmic wizadry… Shovna Narayan brought alive the feelings of Lord Buddha's wife, Yashodhara….”
(Hindustan Times, Patna)
“Poet and his Muse… Shovana Narayan pays a poetic tribute to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami….'
(Neharika Mathur, The Pioneer)
“Shovana weaves magic….playing the protagonist queen, Shovana's presence spelt magic on the stage…..”
(N.K.Mudgil, The Hindustan Times)
“Intricate footwork leaves audience spellbound …. Shovana Narayan's Kathak recital in the Sangeet Natak Akademi's fest for the awardees who have beeb honoured with the award this year, showcased the essence of her devotion as a Kathak danseuse…Her performance had both the aspects of the style manifested with an impact. … the expressional mode of which Shovana is one of the most sensitive exponents in classical dance arena. … In the pure dance segment, Shovana once again proved that she is the cavalier of fast and vigorous footwork and manages to overwhelm the audience with the sheer precision and neatness of her dance…..”
(N.K.Mudgil, Hindustan Times, Delhi)
‘…..a beautiful essay on courage……through haunting and immortal verses, it is an inspiring piece which left an indelible imprint in the minds of the audience……'
( Lucknow)
“ .. the supreme bella of Kathak …”
(Ill Piccolo, Italy)
“ … fiery and a dynamic dance ….”
(Western Mail, UK)
“Khajuraho needs to be re-interpreted and that's just what Kathak danseuse Shovana Narayan does. …”
(Anand Jha, Expressions)
“….In Kathak, Shovana Narayan is a name to conjure with. Her body is the container for rhythm and her soul is the container for mime. Her ‘nritta' was unforgettable…execution with her rhythmical feet, withseemingly effortless ease. One almost becomes unaware of the incredible intricacies because of the fluidity of dance….”
(Financial Express)
“ …. Set the stage afire…..”
(The Dancing Times, UK)
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