Odissi dancer Tithi Das celebrates the fourth edition of an event dedicated to the art of expressions

Kolkata-based Odissi dancer Tithi Das celebrated the fourth edition of her brainchild, Mudragraphy: An art of expression on May 26. In her words, it was a grand celebration of diverse art forms. The event was graced by Odissi exponent Poushali Mukherjee, filmmaker Deyali Mukherjee and filmmaker Sriram Raja alongside Prof Aunshumitra Mustafi, educationist-dance critic Bhaskar Majumder and classical dancer Sima Debnath.The performance was organised in collaboration with city based independent creator club, headed by Rupan Mallick.
The evening featured a variety of performances, showcasing the richness of classical and contemporary arts. Attendees did not just watch classical dance performances, but also witnessed Mudragraphy choreographies come alive on stage by Tithi and her students. There were guest performances too by Kathak dancer Tejasman Dasgupta and belly dancer Olivia Saha. Shayree Sarkar and Bidushi Roy, along with other musicians enthralled the audiences with their vocals. The event concluded with a choreography inspired by the NavaRasa, performed by Tithi and her team. The production explored nine human emotions through a powerful and expressive performance.
Talking about the event, Tithi says, “We had two Mudragraphy performances this year, one by senior artistes and the other by children. While the former performed to a song named Ar Deri Noy, the children’s production was named Chandrachura, and was an ode to lord Shiva. Our final performance showcased a piece that the audiences have not seen before.”
Sharing her thoughts about the success of the event, she adds, “When I started Mudragraphy back in 2020, I had never imagined I'd be celebrating its fourth edition someday. Despite the impending cyclone warning, we had a full house and I’m grateful to my students and the audience for the same. It’s all because of the blessings and support I have received from my parents, elder brother, Gurus and friends.”