Northeastern Stars: Shining Bright in Global Cinema Spotlight

19 Nov,2023

While originally from Mumbai, Astad Deboo spent a significant part of his career in Manipur and is known for incorporating elements of Manipuri dance into his contemporary work. He gained international acclaim for his innovative dance performances.

Astad Deboo

While not exactly a dancer, Ratan Thiyam from Manipur is a renowned theater artist and choreographer who has received international acclaim for his innovative productions that often involve dance elements.

Ratan Thiyam

Originally from Assam, Sanchita Bhattacharya is a contemporary dancer who has represented Northeastern India in various national and international dance festivals.

Sanchita Bhattacharya

Pungcholam is a traditional dance form from Manipur, and various artists and groups from the region have performed this dance internationally, promoting the unique cultural heritage of Manipur.

Pungcholam Artists

Prateesha Suresh is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer from Assam. She has contributed significantly to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam, in the Northeastern region.

Prateesha Suresh

Sharmila Biswas is a prominent Odissi dancer based in Kolkata, with roots in Assam. While she is not exclusively based in the Northeast, her work has had a significant impact on the promotion of classical dance in the region.

Sharmila Biswas

Ritha Devi is a classical dancer from Assam who has made significant contributions to the field of Sattriya dance, a classical dance form from Assam. She has been actively involved in both performing and teaching Sattriya dance.

Ritha Devi