In the press
What the critics say
Four decades of reviews and features, from the Kolkata papers of the 1990s to coverage of Hansika, Sookshma and Kaikeyi.
Reviews
In their words
“In Bangalore today, the Kelubabu brand of Odissi is left to one individual: Sharmila Mukerjee. This quiet Calcutta talent has made her presence felt with her consistency and dedication.”
“Her body manifests a suppleness of energy which is always in tenacious control, projected through deliberate practice. The gusto of her performance reverberated right from the beginning.”
“She ruled the stage as Surupa with her graceful choreographic expressions, stylised movements and distinctive abhinaya which blossomed with appropriate eye movements.”
“Perfection in sensuous expressions and fluidity of body marked the commencement of her recital. The unique way in which she presented the abhinaya made her dance exceptional.”
“Her graceful movements and perfect poise gave a finesse to the dance, and the rendition was simply flawless.”
“The concluding Ardhanariswar, with Sharmila's immaculate muktabhinaya describing the union of Parvati and Shiva in one body, spoke of the dancer's premeditated practice.”
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