Lavani, the traditional dance form of Maharashtra has come a long way from the time women dancers performed mostly for a male audience. Often reduced to item numbers in reality shows and ...

Sudharak Olwe has evolved as a person and a photographer in the last few years. Coming from a humble background, he chose photography as passion and profession, when it didn’t really offer ...

Historically, lavani performers belonged majorly to the Bhatu, Kalwat, Kolhati, Mahar, Matangi and Dombari castes, and they are recognised as Dalit in the state of Maharashtra.

’’Lavani is my mother. It gave birth to the dancer in me, and for that, I am forever grateful,’’ says Megha Ghadge, a popular Lavani dancer and actress who also speaks at large about where ...

This approach to the lavani originated in the 13th century, and was characterised by women sporting a six-yard sari as opposed to the traditional Maharashtrian nine-yard style. It’s accompanied ...

Lavani has long been a space for both empowerment and objectification. ... We feature queer performers and artistes from diverse caste backgrounds, breaking historical boundaries.

Lavani dancers perform in a traditional nine-yard sari, ... They’re gifted technicians, and their deft footwork and elegant hand gestures reveal their background in Indian classical dance.

Bombay Showcase News:Lavani’s feisty women. The art of lavani is a cultural mainstay in Maharashtra. As a stage artiste herself, Rajashree Sawant Wad has always been drawn to the frisson of the ...

Lavani, Savitri says, was initially performed by men dressed as women when women were not allowed on stage. “Its genesis was in a patriarchal set up.

The town of Jamkhed in the Indian state of Maharashtra is known for its Lavani dancers. Performed to the beats of a traditional percussion instrument, Lavani's origin goes back centuries.