Meet Charanya Gurusathya, Founder Director of Natyashala Academy of Fine Arts from Pune the most Passionate Bharatanatyam Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer of current era. She has to her credit many accolades & achievements in field of dance. Her contribution to Indian culture and tradition crosses boundaries where she is developing beautiful, passionate classical dancers across the globe.
Her connect to traditional dance through Indian mythology and spiritual stories portrays her humble nature, making her loveable and touching the hearts of many.
* Could you share your memorable moments of 2023?
Ans: Among many memorable programs, lecture demonstrations and events of 2023, including the Arangetram of my students, stage performances during various festivals like MahaShivaratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami,
Navaratri: Krishna Anuraag remains close to my heart – performance on 9th September 2023
Developing a thought, conceptualising an idea, choreographing multiple dance numbers has created a wavelength, between me as a dancer & my dance.The two-hour Solo dance performance is a feeling of expression – of confidence, of joy – and of a divine dance journey internalised within me.
The years of learning, teaching, performing has culminated to, look on, and settle. “May my art speak into each of your hearts,” was the underlying expression portrayed at Krishna Anuraag – Ultimate love & devotion to Lord Krishna.
* What’s your future plans for 2024?
Ans: As 2024 unfolds, upholding Indian culture, traditions, passing it on to the next generation and collaborating with various like-minded artists is the key path to sustain the Art and its values.
* After one year where you want to See yourself?
Ans: An inspiring artist, a loveable teacher, a good friend, a caring mother, a supportive wife and a humble person.
* What’s your message on New Year?
Ans:Let the continuous creative exploration into music, arts & dance take precedence and allow an opportunity to every aspiring dancer to reach the pinnacle.
* What was your key driving force to become a successful Artist?
Ans:Structure, planning and execution. If we plan our day in advance, then it’s simple. As Artists we need to manage our time at home, kids, family and passion. Rehearsing comes with passion to art, there’s certain time slot I keep where I can rehearse and will make sure I never miss that schedule. So, planning and sticking to a schedule is the mantra.
* How do you spread your art to the people?
Ans:One thing that fascinates me is that this classical dance tradition acts as a connection to our age-old customs and practices. It still holds a high value and can be applied to our day-to-day living. Simple practices like wearing a bindi or tilak on forehead, learning to drape the Indian attire saree, keeping abreast with the essence of mythological stories, reciting shlokams and understanding the path towards spirituality. This perfect coexistence of art and traditions can best describe the relevance of Bharatanatyam in today’s world which we can easily adapt into our daily routine. I am happy and can proudly say all my students are imbibing these practices into their everyday living as well along with becoming beautiful dancers & humble humans.
* What motivates you?
Ans: Dancing itself is a huge motivation for me, it surely improves one’s balance and flexibility, the main thing for me is that it brings a sense of self-satisfaction boosts up my self-confidence and is a refreshing pill. After I dance it calms me mentally creating oneness with the dance and the bond continues forever.
* What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?
Ans: Fear is in the perception of oneself, a very apt question post lockdown of lockdown too, new normal way of living, new digital methods of teaching, new pedagogy being formulated, evolution is the natural process of life. Any factor which resisted change and evolution only ceases to exist. If you have strong basics and foundation, go for it, else grind it out. Change is inevitable in life, let’s accept & adhere to it gracefully.
* What are your ideals of teaching?
Ans: Every dance form be it folk, classical or contemporary goes through a process of evolution. Creative art is influenced by social system. it’s natural. The main effort is in laying the foundation, as long as fundamentals is strong, we can experiment within the framework of the art keeping in mind the anga shuddham( body posture), tala shuddham (maintaining correct rhythm). The traditional ideals followed in process of teaching Bharatanatyam is improvisation into the dynamics of the classical framework without making it repetitive and boring will surely make the dance look appealing & aesthetic.
* How do you define success?
Ans: Practice makes a man perfect; it makes women perfect too. J
Admire your own perfection.
Continue the energy and sustain passion.
Success shall find its way to you!
* What advice you give to the upcoming artist?
Ans: Continuous practice, staying connected with the Art learnt and to stay humble always. You may be the best; remember you have to wait for the opportunity patience & perseverance.
* What is your favourite aspect of being a Classical Dancer?
Ans: Dancers along with learning the dance are exposed to various other professions like dance photography, videography, editing, stage lights, sound, event management and much more. This creates wonderful opportunities and also makes a person self-sufficient holistically.
* What has been your most satisfying moment in your journey of success?
Ans: In India apart from Bharatanatyam seven other classical dance styles have been recognized by the Ministry of Culture. Each style has its own beauty and poise. An experience to understand other forms of music genre, dance styles, in-depth analysis of Indian Mythology, culture, its reverence. These are some of the practices that’s has helped me do justice to art and imbibe in the process of learning, teaching and performing Bharatanatyam.J
* What would you say are the top three skills needed to reach the success of ladder?
Ans: Practice, Passion, Perseverance .
* What experience have you discovered to keep you focused and productive in your day-to-day busy schedule?
Ans:An experience of love, care, human connections, healthy daily practices – For taking up any classical art form as a profession we need a good support system from family, they need to understand that it is a profession that is equivalent to any other IT, medical or engineering jobs. The time and effort put into dance is as valuable as any other profession.
On a personal note, I should mention the support that I am receiving from my parents, in-laws, my two children and husband Gurusathya, his constant direction to do my best every time. If there was ever a person in the whole wide world, who always had my back and who always believed in me, is him. This emotional love and strength keep me going always adding colors, fragrance, and freshness in me.
* Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Ans:Inspiration comes from many different sources in our lives at different points and situations. Similarly, for me my parents and my teacher instilled the value of hard work, determination and perseverance. They always encouraged me to pursue my dreams.Acquaintances and close interactions with many senior dance Gurus have guided me into the path of understanding the nuances and intricacies of dance learnings, teachings and practices.
Meet Charanya Gurusathya, Founder Director of Natyashala Academy of Fine Arts from Pune
Meet Leena Honakeri, A Social Entrepreneur from Dharwad ,Karnataka who has been working towards the betterment of the society and is Proud to be crowned as ‘Popular Queen of Universe’ and ‘She is also honoured to be crowned as ‘I Am Me Royal India Mrs Asia Classic’. Her social activities ranges from helping the needy to funding kids for education.Her happiness lies in bringing a smile on the faces of the deprived and impart education to villages as many as possible.
* Could you Share your Memorable Moments of 2023?
Ans: 2023 was a year filled with challenges thrown at me on a personal front, which I have been able overcome with my positive attitude towards Life .
* What are your future plans of 2024?
Ans: My plans of 2024 is to be a role model for imparting education to the underprivileged,supporting them emotionally, mentally, physically and if needed be even financially.
* After one year where you want to see yourself?
Ans: I am contented with where I have reached in life, but would definitely want to reach higher goals of becoming a TedX speaker one day.
* What is your message on New Year 2024?
Ans: Live your Dreams and every moment of your life to the fullest as those moments will never come back.
* How do you help People?
Ans: With God’s blessings I am able to help the needy depending on their needs which could be emotionally, mentally, physically and sometimes even financially ( cash or kind)
* What Motivates you?
Ans. I am a simple person and just a smile on the face of the person I help is my motivation and driving to become a social worker/ activist
* What is your greatest fear,and how do you manage fear?
Ans: Some times People misunderstands our action of kindness is my fear..I overcome it by not stopping my kind actions.
* What are your ideals?
Ans: My ideals is ‘However successful you are in life,never forget your morals and roots from where you started ‘
* How do you define Success?
Ans: Success is when the goal set by ‘you’ is reached.
* What is your favourite aspect of being ab entrepreneur?
Ans: My advice to fresh start-ups is to convert the obstacles into a solid path to success.
* What is your favourite aspects of being an entrepreneur?
Ans: Helps me improve myself to be a better human being is one of the favourite aspects of being an entrepreneur.
* Wgat has been your most satisfying moment in your journey of success?
Ans: Increasing number Of smiles is the most satisfying moments in my journey .
* What would you say are the top three skills needed to reach the success of ladder?
Ans According to me the top three skills to reach the ladder of success are
.a) Strong-willed.
* What trucks have you discovered to keep you focused ans productive in your day today busy schedule?
Ans: Planning the whole days schedule in the beginning of the day is one of my tricks for a focused and productive schedule.
* Who has been your greatest Inspiration?
Ans: Successful women Social entreprenuers are my inspiration.
Little Known Facts About Meet LEENA HONAKERI – A Social Entrepreneur From Dharwad, Karnataka
Meet the most Influential Personality AMB.DR SANIPINA JAYALAKSHMI RAO .With her hardwork and never-ending attitude to reach the ladder of success has very well proved age is just a number ,If you want to reach skies you can but your perseverance and hunger to learn more.She is unstoppable,She achieved in every field of life leaving no stone unturned .From educationist to a Beauty Pageant she stood winner in all fields.
She is Ambassador of World Human Rights Protection Commission, National President, Facebook Super Editor, Global Peace Ambassador of The American University,USA, National President of World Culture , Popular Queen of Universe 2023 Winner and P.Q.U : Best National Costume INDIA at Dubai, IAWA Mrs.India Classic, 2023 Winner .Environment Protection Commission and Director and IAWA Andhra Pradesh President, and as Global Achiever Receipent of more than 100 National and International Awards till date. By Profession she is an Editor, Higher Education and Publisher , Writer, Poetess and author.
* Could you share your Memorable moments of 2023 ?
Ans: My memorable moments of 2023 when I received the most Prestigious awards in my life journey are as At Popular Queen Of Universe, PQU Earth and Best National Costume Winner at Dubai by IAWA and Amarcine Production in 2023.
Honourary Doctorate Award and Certificate of Excellence from the American University USA in UAE and as Global Peace Ambassador of the University, USA. Second Doctrate and Ambassador award in Higher Education Publisher from International Peace Achievement Awards Council,Delhi. World wide Doctrate in Bhubaneswar. Ambassador if worldwide Human Rights Protection Commission.
Precious Gems of India Award 2023 on 7th May at Mumbai ,INDIA’S 100 Future Leaders, Asian Excellence Awards Singapore, Influential Women of the year in Singapore .Fox story 100 Inspiring women of India .
Life time achievements Indian Iconic Award,in Delhi , Ashoka Award and Nari Samman in Education From Iconic Peace Award Council. International Mahatma Gandhi Noble Peace Award,Asian Education Award as Best Edtech Of the year.
Rashtriya Padma Bhushan Samaan as Higher Educationist and Publisher.
Bharat Ratna Dr.B.R Ambedkar Bharat Bhushan Award towards dedication in nation Building .Nasa’s official Declaration Certificate As Planetary Defender in Double Asteroid Redirection Test Mission .
My name has been recorded as successor in Book Of World Records,London. International European Book of Records and India Star world Records.
* What is your future Plans for 2024 ?
Ans: My future Plans for 2024 to start new projects for women empowerment, and working as National President and Ambassador of World Human Rights Protection Commission and National President of World Culture and Environment Protection Commission and as Planatary Defender in Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission and to work for Humanity at National and International Level for social and economic justice and Peace as Educationist and Social Entrepreneur.
* After One year where you want to see yourself ?
Ans: After One year I would like to see myself as Social Reformer a Social Entrepreneur as Global Achievers setting new world records as per the opportunity in different fields.
* What’s the message on New Year ?
Ans: My message on New Year is Save our Green planet Earth for present and future generations Let us join hands to save Mother Earth .
* What was your key Driving Force to become a Social Entrepreneur ?
Ans: My key Driving Force to become a Social Entrepreneur is Passion to work as Lecturer in Economics in 1980 . I am confidence in my vision with work to make it a reality as successful Social Entrepreneur.
* How do you help people?
Ans: I help people by my contributions in different fields for a cause for women empowerment for social and economic justice and global Peace and harmony as Ambassador of International Organizations.
* What motivates you ?
Ans: My will power and passion to achieve success as Global Achiever that motivate me for a cause and work for it till I achieve success.
* What’s your greatest fear? How do you manage fear
Ans: At 66 years I have already conquered fear. Fear in exam or contest I had till 1980 after Mahanadi floods I lost fear only mission Service to mankind is Service to God
* What are your ideals?
Ans: I am Pragmatic in outlook. For me Human Values: Truth, Right Conduct, Love, Peace and Non violence are my ideals to serve humanity for social and economic justice.
* How do you define Success?
Ans: I define Success as Global Achievers.Success is When I reach my aim or purpose in my mission .
* What advice you give to fresh Startups, what sort of Pattern or formula to become successful entrepreneur ?
Ans:My advice to fresh Startups is Best way to predict the future is to invent it. Secondly Ideas are easy, Implementing is hard The only way to do great work is to love what you work. You cannot connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards.
Formula to become successful entrepreneur
* What’s your favorite aspect of being Entrepreneur?
Ans : My favorite aspect of being Entrepreneur is having the opportunity to take an idea and inspire other people around meto contribute to that idea , make it better and put it into action when it comes down to it Success is sweeter when you were the one to take risks as Entrepreneur. One of the features of Entrepreneurship is that the whole business is run and managed by one person in monopoly Entrepreneur. So there’s no one to share the risks with ,not talking risks can stagnant a business and excessive impulsive risks taking can cause losses.
* What has been the most satisfying moment in your life journey of success?
Ans:The most Satisfying moment in my life journey of success when I received International Awards 2023, Lifetime Achievement Awards, International Icon Award 2023 for my contributions in different fields as Global Achiever and International Icon .
* What would you say are the top three skills needed to reach success of ladder?
Ans: My point of view Top three skills needed to reach success of ladder: a combination of 1. PASSION, 2. PERSISTENT and 3.RISKS – TAKING.
* What tricks have you discovered to keep you focused and productive in your day to day busy schedule?
Ans: I have discovered the tricks to keep me focused and productive in my day to day busy schedule : 1. Use time blocks, 2. Buddy Punch, 3. Forget about multi-task , 4. Choose a good website hoist, 5. eliminate distraction like phone calls , TV etc, 6 .Establish Accountability, 7. Learn when to say ‘ NO’. 8. Consider power of delegation and 9.Avoid burnt-out.
* Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Ans:My greatest inspiration is Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and his services to humanity in Education , Drinking water Supply projects, Super Speality Hospital : SSSIHMS. and his divine Discourses brought perfection in my intellectual skills as Global Achiever.
Little Known Facts About The Most Influential Personality AMB. DR SANIPINA JAYALAKSHMI RAO
Abdul Matlub Ahmad, Chairman of the Nitol-Niloy Group in Bangladesh, leads a prominent business entity in the country. The Nitol-Niloy Group, a well-known name in Bangladesh, is strategically planning expansion and venturing into foreign investments through joint ventures. Mr. Ahmad envisions collaboration with Dr. Dipankar Roy, an Indian humanitarian artist.
Dr. Roy is passionately dedicated to enlisting corporate support for breast cancer survivors globally and has already partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in Dallas, Texas, USA. This alliance reflects a forward-thinking approach, merging business expansion with a commitment to social responsibility, specifically focusing on supporting those affected by breast cancer. The partnership seeks to bring about positive change by intertwining corporate endeavors with humanitarian causes on an international scale. The joint endeavour will also enhance to the creative jone .
Mr.Abdul Matlub Ahmad graced India with a visit, extending heartfelt felicitations to Dr. Dipankar Roy, a renowned artist and humanitarian. Acknowledging Dr. Roy’s contributions, he expressed a desire for collaborative creative initiatives with Dr. Roy and his team, fostering cultural and artistic exchanges between the two nations.
This meeting marks the convergence of commerce and creativity, promising a meaningful partnership that transcends boundaries and celebrates the shared values of art and humanity. The prospect of collaborative endeavors reflects a commitment to strengthen bilateral ties through the transformative power of art and innovation.
Mr Abdul Matlab Ahmad Chairman Of Nitol Niloy Group From Bangladesh Visited India And Opened New Avenues With Dr Dipankar Roy A Renowned Artist And Humanitarian
आईएडब्ल्यूए (IAWA) एनजीओ ने 8 मार्च को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस 2022 के दौरान यूट्यूब पर सबसे लंबे कॉन्क्लेव के साथ एक विश्व रिकॉर्ड बनाकर मनाया, जहां 20 देशों की 200 महिलाओं ने इस ऑनलाइन कॉन्क्लेव में भाग लिया।
डॉ दलजीत कौर कार्यक्रम की क्यूरेटर और मेजबान जो एक अभिनेत्री, एक सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता हैं। वह एनजीओ आईएडब्ल्यूए की कार्यकर्ता और अध्यक्ष हैं जो देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में साल भर सामाजिक कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन करती हैं। वर्तमान में उनके पास 10,000 महिलाओं का एक समूह है जो उनके साथ काम करती हैं। विभिन्न क्षेत्रों की महिलाओं को समाज में उनके योगदान और अपने सोशल मीडिया के माध्यम से स्तन और गर्भाशय ग्रीवा के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाने के लिए सम्मानित किया जाता है। जैसा कि आज दुनिया भर की महिलाएं स्तन और गर्भाशय ग्रीवा के कैंसर से पीड़ित हैं और समय पर निदान नहीं हो पा रही है। एनजीओ आईएडब्ल्यूए इस वैश्विक समस्या पर सात साल से काम कर रहा है।
उनके कार्यक्रम में प्रख्यात डॉक्टर लक्षणों को साझा करते हैं कि इस बीमारी से रोकथाम इलाज से बेहतर है। कैंसर योद्धा जो इस दर्द से गुजरे हैं, उन्होंने अपने अनुभव के बारे में भी बताया कि जीवन के इस चरण के दौरान वे कैसे और किस दौर से गुजरे हैं।
वुमेन हुड समाज के लिए ईश्वर की ओर से सबसे धन्य उपहार है। आज की महिलाएं समाज में बहुत उच्च स्तर तक पहुंच गई हैं। लेकिन फिर भी उन्हें पहचान की कमी है। समाज अभी भी किसी भी कंपनी या देश का नेतृत्व करने के लिए एक महिला पर भरोसा नहीं कर सकता है।
वह ईश्वर का सबसे जिम्मेदार उपहार है। वह जीवन देती है, बेटी, बहन, मां, पत्नी के रूप में पैदा होने के समय से बलिदान का प्रतीक। एक भावना के साथ अपने घर, परिवार के बच्चों और उसके सपनों को दृढ़ संकल्प और संघर्ष के साथ सँवारती है। वह सुनिश्चित करती है कि उसके परिवार में हर किसी को उसकी जरूरत की हर चीज मिले।
इंटरनेशनल वुमेन्स डे पर पूरे दिन IAWA एनजीओ ने देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों के गायकों और नर्तकियों के साथ वुमेन हुड का जश्न मनाया।
इस कार्यक्रम की शाम के मुख्य अतिथि अनूप जलोटा, विशिष्ट अतिथि न्यू यॉर्क से महामहिम मधुकृष्ण, विशेष अतिथि जम्मू से डॉ भूपिंदर, हवाई से आर्मी हार्पर थे। इन्होंने अपने बेटे के साथ कैंसर की लड़ाई में संघर्ष किये हैं।
ऑस्ट्रेलिया से वनिता, जापान से असाही, मॉरीशस, मलेशिया, लंदन, दुबई, बहरीन, कनाडा, दक्षिण अफ्रीका और भारत के लगभग सभी राज्यों ने इस कॉनक्लेव में भाग लिया।
सतिंदर मल्होत्रा, जया दास, डॉ सानीपीना जयलक्ष्मी राव, ममता तिवारी, रश्मि राय, मनीषा महकलकर, डॉ रितेश सुनहरे, स्तुति सक्सेना सिंह, कुसुमिता, चरण्या गुरुसत्य, चिंतन चौधरी आदि की उपस्थिति रही।
IAWA एनजीओ महिला सशक्तिकरण के लिए काम करता है। यह उनके कौशल विकास के लिए कार्यक्रम, शिक्षा प्रदान करना और समाज के विभिन्न मुद्दों पर जागरूकता पैदा करता है।