Santhy Balachandran Instagram – Veeram: “Aa samayathu Ravana…” * An incantation that prepares the actor to assume the role of Ravana, even as it reminds us that the actor and the character are separate entities. The Indian tradition of acting distinguishes between the individual, the actor and the character. This distinction allows one to be a kadhapatra — a vessel for the character. It empowers the individual as an actor, allowing one to maintain a healthy separation from the psyche of the character. To explore the sentiment of Veeram (Valour), Guruji taught us the choreography to an excerpt from Kailasodharanam. Here, the actor embodies the fierce and mighty demon king Ravana as he first appraises, then lifts, and finally tosses Mount Kailasa up into the skies. * ”At that time, Ravana…” @natanakairali ☀️ 📷: @manojparameswaran & Vanikki Tyagi #natanakairali #navarasasadhana #veeram