Methil Devika

Methil Devika (born 1976) is an Indian classical dancer and research supervisor.[1]

Methil Devika
Methil Devika
Born1976 (1976) (age 47)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Performing artist and researcher
Known forIndian Classical Dance/ Mohiniyattam

Education

Devika completed a Ph.D in Mohiniyattam from Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, 2014.[2]

Awards

Devika's archival film was voted into the Oscar Award Contention List 2018.[3][4] She won two national awards (Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar for Mohiniyattam 2007[5] and the Devadasi Award from the Minister of Orissa in 2010[6]). She received the state honours Kshetrakala Akademy Award 2020[7] and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award 2011.[8][9]

She received the Best Dancer Award of the Mid‐Year Fest from Madras Music Akademy in 2016.[10] She is empanelled into SPIC‐MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) in 2010.[11][12] She is empanelled artiste for Mohiniyattam at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Delhi, 2002.[13]

Performances

She has given solo performances in dance festivals in India, including Khajuraho International Festival.[14]

She has performed at the Madras Music Academy,[15] Mudra Festival[16] and Nishagandhi Dance Festival.[17] She has performed in Boston,[18] New York, Texas, Philadelphia, Laos,[19] Chiang Mai,[20] Sydney, and Melbourne.[21]

Documentation

In 2018, Devika created the short film documentary Sarpatatwam or The Serpent Wisdom. She set the lyrics to music, choreographed and performed the dance, also serving as co-director and co-producer.[22] The film was voted into the contention list of the Oscars in 2018.[23] It premiered at the Prestige Theatres, LA and was also screened at various international theatres. It was also the opening film at the NFAI, Pune. Her recent work Ahalya which was commissioned by Sampradaya Dance Company also opened to world premiere in May 2021. It was based on reflections in solitude done during Covid lockdown and the music and dance being composed by herself.[24]

References
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  2. "Dancing to the tunes of life". Deccan Chronicle. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  3. "Review - Sarpatatwam - Padma Jayaraj". narthaki.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. Slayton, Jeff. "Sarpathathwa -The Serpent Wisdom: A Beautiful Short Film by Indian Classical Dancer Methil Devika". L.A. Dance Chronicle. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  5. "Methil Devika interacts with students in the city - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. "Keeping a tradition alive". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  7. "Thiraseela.com". thiraseela.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  8. "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Dance". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  9. "Methil Devika". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  10. Srikanth, Rupa (8 July 2016). "Dance of grace". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  11. "Samskriti: Collaborations With SPIC MACAY | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham". www.amrita.edu. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  12. "Forgotten moves". Hindustan Times. 10 April 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  13. "Dr. Methil Devika | Indian Council for Cultural Relations". www.iccr.gov.in. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  14. Engl, India New; News (7 March 2016). "So much divine energy in Khajuraho: Methil Devika". INDIA New England News. Retrieved 24 May 2021. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  15. Kochi, RITZ (22 January 2019). "Redefining Dance : A Chat With Dr.Methil Devika! | RITZ". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  16. Nisha (17 September 2010). "Exquisite recitals". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  17. Nampoothiri, Hareesh N. (5 February 2015). "Potpourri of dance". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  18. "Mohiniyattam recital by Methil Devika in Boston!! at Chinmaya Mission Auditorium, Andover, MA | Indian Event". events.sulekha.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  19. "First Indian Classical Dance Show Debuts in Vientiane Capital – Lao Tribune". 26 January 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  20. "Indian Dance and Fashion Show at Central festival". Chiang Mai Citylife. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  21. admin. "Methil Devika Dance workshop in Melbourne". Indian Events | Movies | Australian. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  22. Nagarajan, Saraswathy (20 September 2018). "In tune with the dance of the serpent". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  23. Slayton, Jeff. "Sarpathathwa -The Serpent Wisdom: A Beautiful Short Film by Indian Classical Dancer Methil Devika". L.A. Dance Chronicle. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  24. Kumar, P. k Ajith (6 May 2021). "When life imitates art during pandemic". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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