At 40 Yrs Old She Became A Professional Dancer @savithasastry | The Billion Dreams Ep.3
Welcome to the 3rd episode of, "The Billion Dreams." Today on this show we have with us an incredible artist, who has rosed like a phoenix beating all odds, at the age of 40 she fiercely embarked on pursuing her dreams of becoming a professional dancer, transforming her passion into her profession. In a candid talk with Savitha, she shares the challenges she faced as a dancer, how her mother's experience and her childhood shaped what she has become today, and what it takes to never stop pursuing one's dream because dreams after all need to be paid for!Savitha Sastry, who is fondly referred to as 'The Dancing Storyteller' by critics and audiences today, is a remarkable prodigy in the realm of dance, captivating global audiences for several decades. She received training in Bharatanatyam from renowned mentors including Mahalingam Pillai, the Dhananjayans, and Adyar K Laxman.Her artistic journey has traversed from practising the dance form in its traditional manifestations to redefining its conventions through thematic presentations that have amazed audiences worldwide. Her transformative contributions to Bharatanatyam have been so significant that critics liken her to Rukmini Devi Arundale, who revolutionized the art form in her own era. In essence, Savitha Sastry's story is a testament to her remarkable achievements and impact on the cultural landscape of Bharatanatyam that inspires us to follow our hearts in spite of the setbacks life may throw at us.We hope that Savitha's story inspires you just as much as it has inspired us.If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to leave a Like and Comment on this video.Do share this episode with your friends and family to encourage them to take their flight of dreams. Alshukran Bandhu,Alshukran Zindagi.---------Follow Savitha Sastry-Youtube - @savithasastry Instagram - https://instagram.com/savitha_sastryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/SavithaSastry.BharathanatyamWebsite - https://savithasastry.com---------Topics:00:57 Where it all started?02:01 Savitha's Childhood & Her Dance Connection 03:10 Role of her Parents in her career04:45 Her Mother's Struggle 05:23 Savitha's Biggest Challenge08:01 Ashish's Theatre Experience09:00 Sacrifices of a Dancer09:50 Before becoming a Professional Dancer11:14 Reconnecting with her Dreams12:13 First show at the Age of 4013:08 Story of Ashish's Mother 14:22 Don't give up on your dreams16:19 Unforgettable note from her husband 17:03 Savitha's heartbreaking experience19:30 "The Billion Dreams" inspiration20:29 Inspirational message from Savitha
