This week’s Culture Radar guest is Archana Shastri, Director of Marketing & Communications, Milap.
Loved: I recently had the chance to see one of India’s most celebrated composers, Ilaiyaraaja, present his very first Western symphony, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. With a career spanning over 7,000 songs and a huge global following, it felt special to witness such a milestone in his incredible career — the music was breathtaking, and it was amazing how he brought his signature Indian sound seamlessly into a Western symphonic form.
Looking Forward To: INDIKA Festival is just around the corner, and honestly, the whole line-up is going to be brilliant. In music, I can’t wait for The Stringmasters featuring Milap favourites Jayanthi Kumaresh (veena) and Anil Srinivasan (piano) with Indian percussion, and in dance, Dancing the Divine with kathak dancer Sanjukta Sinha — the way she blends energy, passion, and grace is astounding.
Trivia: I trained in Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form, for over 15 years.