Vidhya Subramanian
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Vidhya Subramanian is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher recognized for her expertise in the Vazhuvoor style.[1][2][3] She played role of Vaanavan Maadevi in Tamil films Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).[4]
Biography
[edit]Vidhya Subramanian was born in Chennai and began learning Bharatanatyam at a young age.[3] She trained under S. K. Rajarathnam and Abhinaya exponent Padmabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan.[3][5] She made her debut (Arangetram) in 1984, and subsequently performed across India and internationally.[6][7]
After moving to the United States in 1990, she founded the Lasya Dance Company in California.[6]
As a choreographer, she has created productions that explore cultural and social themes, including female empowerment and patriarchal structures.[8][9] In addition to solo performances, she has worked as a mentor and artistic director, contributing to the development of students and ensemble works.[5][10]
Awards
[edit]Vidhya Subramanian is a recipient of the Nrithya Choodamani award from Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai.[11]
She is also the recipient of awards such as Nadanamamani from Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai and Yuva Kala Bharati from Bharat Kalachar, Chennai.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Vidhya Subramanian - INK Talks". INK Talks. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025.
- ↑ Kymal, Meera (3 November 2022). "Vidhya Subramanian Joins Ponniyin Selvan Cast As Chola Empress". India Currents. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- 1 2 3 Anand, Anjana (28 March 2025). "Beyond beauty & grace - Interview with Anjana Anand". Sruti Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Before Ponniyin Selvan's release, here are the 10 important characters you should know about". India Today. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 Swaminathan, Chitra (11 July 2025). "'It's lovely to be a dancer at any given time,' says Bharatanatyam artiste Vidhya Subramanian". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- 1 2 "Vidhya Subramanian - South Indian Bharatanatyam dance". ACTA - Alliance for California Traditional Arts. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- 1 2 Sampath, Janani (1 February 2015). "From Playing Noor Jehan to Sita". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Srikanth, Rupa (31 January 2022). "Vidhya Subramanian's refreshing portrayals". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Desai, Dr. S.D. (16 December 2019). "Draupadi in Still I Rise is a woman dishonoured across time". Narthaki.com. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Raju, Nidarshana (2 July 2025). "Bharatanatyam dancer Vidhya Subramanian uses Varnam as a medium to explore dualities". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Ramani, VV (8 June 2023). "'Performance is an emotional journey,' says Vidhya Subramanian - Vidhya Subramanian, recipient of this year's Nrithya Choodamani award, speaks about her early influences, training, and how she has matured as an artiste". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025.