Amulya Kriti Boddapati’s Bharatanatyam arangetram in Hyderabad

Amulya Kriti Boddapati performed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram in Hyderabad, impressing audiences with expressive storytelling and rhythmic grace. Guided by guru Praveena Vadapalli, her recital showcased devotional and classical pieces, supported by an accomplished musical ensemble

Hyderabad: A disciple of Praveena Vadapalli of Nrityopachara Dance School, Amulya Kriti Boddapati, presented her Bharatanatyam Arangetram at the Shilpakala Vedika here on Sunday.

Kuchipudi exponent Prof Anuradha J Tadakamalla was the chief guest of the event and she was joined by renowned SVBC artist ‘Kuchi’ Sai Shankar and art critic and convenor of Natya Swara, GV Anna Rao.

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Amulya began her recital with an invocation to Lord Ganesha, “Eka Dantam Vinayakam” in Nata ragam, setting a spirited tone for the evening. Her next piece, the Trimaata Kauthuvam, was a tribute to the divine feminine—Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. The heart of the performance was the Varnam, “Swami Naan Undan Adimai” in Nattakuranji, composed by Papanasam Sivan. Through this, Amulya skillfully wove together the powerful tales of Bhakta Markandeya’s salvation and Nandanar’s soulful devotion, moving the audience with her nuanced abhinaya and command over rhythm.

The second half of the performance took the audience on a devotional journey, beginning with “Sri Ramana Vibho” in Arabhi, which depicted Lord Krishna’s legendary dance on the serpent Kalinga. A light-hearted Javali in Khamas followed, full of delicate expressions of Sringara. The recital culminated with a vibrant Thillana in Kuntalavarali composed by Dr M Balamuralikrishna, before drawing to a close with the Mangalam.

Amulya was supported by her guru Praveena Vadapalli on nattuvangam, Kanakam Chandar Rao on vocals, M Chandrakanth on mridangam, Sai Kumar Kolanka on violin, Uma Venkateswarlu on flute, and Sridhara Charya on rhythm.