For Bollywood aficionados , it can’t get any better. For connosieurs of Indian classical dancing it’s a dream-come-true.
Two of Indian cinema’s greatest screen queens Vyjanthimala and Hema
Malini, both Tamil Brahmins and no.1 dancer-actress of their times,
would be dancing together in what is being described in cultural circles
as a historic union.
76-year old Vyjanthimala , considered a trailblazer in her times,
is still active on stage as one of India’s foremost Bharat Natyam
exponent.
60-year old Hema Malini is not only one of India’s most prominent
Bharat Natyam danseuse but also a self-proclaimed unabashed fan of
Vyjanthimala . Heme has nursed a secret dream of dancing with her idol
for many years.
Gushes the Dream Girl, “I’ve only one idol. And that’s
Vyjanthimala. I’ve modelled my entire career and lifestyle on her. When I
was a young girl I used to fantasize that I had an elder sister and
that sister was Vyjanthimala.Later in life when I met her I couldn’t
believe my luck that I was actually face to face with her. We became
close friend .And now when she tells people that Hema is her younger
sister I feel my dream has come true. Do you know,Vyjanthiji hardly goes
anywhere. But she flew into Mumbai from Chennai for Esha’s wedding.”
About the concert Hema reluctantly reveals, “Yes, we are planning
to come together on stage just once very shortly. I don’t want to say
anything right now. Kisiki nazar lag jayegi.”
While the details of this epoch-making dance recital to be held in
Chennai are being worked out one thing is for clear. We’ll never see
such a union of dancing divas ever again.
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