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Pehchaan: Exploring Art and Identity through Bharatanatyam

byTanya SaxenaPerforms across Delhi NCR and travels pan-IndiaStarts from₹28,000 Per Performance (up to 30 mins)View full gallery

A deep dive into the dancer's self, where the artist ends and the character begins.

The core question of 'Pehchaan' is one of identity, similar to the paradox of Theseus's ship. This promo video uses layered visuals to explore how we change yet remain ourselves.

This video explains the concept of 'Surrender' in 'Pehchaan'. It discusses the journey of molding myself into the image of a perfect dancer and the subsequent quest to find my own unique voice within the art form.

Exploring the idea of 'Displacement' in 'Pehchaan'. As an artist, I often feel a split between my modern self and the timeless world of the 'Nayika' I inhabit on stage. This performance grapples with that duality.

A promo for 'Pehchaan' touching on 'Acceptance'. Years of practice have taught me that while I can never be a perfect dancer, I can bring my own unique voice to the art, and that is my strength.

This video explores 'Becoming', the transformative process of 'aharya' or getting ready for a performance. It questions how much of ourselves we give up to step into the character of the dancer.

A clip from the 'Pehchaan' performance, set to original Hindi poetry. This piece explores how our actions define us in this mortal life, bridging the gap between the dancer and the artist.

Introducing the incredible team of musicians and technicians who helped bring 'Pehchaan' to life for its premiere at the Bangalore International Centre.

About Pehchaan: An Exploration of Art & Identity

This piece is not a standard recital. It is a thematic exploration of the duality between the person I am and the character I portray. If you are looking for a performance that invites your audience to think about the nature of identity while enjoying classical dance, this is a starting point for our conversation.

Performed at Bangalore International Centre — Approved by the tribe
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Tanya Saxena

Performs across Delhi NCR and travels pan-IndiaStarts from ₹28,000 Per Performance (up to 30 mins)

I treat every performance as a conversation rather than a set of steps. Whether we are exploring themes like identity or the climate crisis, my goal is to make the audience think as much as they feel.

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