Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Vinod Kevin Bachan's Odissi Recital 'Anantha Katha' Captivates Delhi Audience
A dancer named Vinod Kevin Bachan performed a special Odissi dance show in Delhi called 'Anantha Katha.'
Odissi is a beautiful Indian dance style that tells stories.
Vinod danced stories about gods like Shiva and Durga, and a brave character named Sita.
He also performed a part called Pallavi, which is all about the rhythm and beauty of the dance itself.
His teacher, Guru Ranjana Gauhar, explained that the dance keeps old stories alive and evolving.
Vinod said he felt inspired by his teacher and hoped the audience felt a connection to these timeless tales.
The performance showed how Odissi is a living tradition passed down through many teachers and students.
Vinod Kevin Bachan, an award-winning Odissi dancer, presented a solo recital titled 'Anantha Katha—Some Tales Never End' in Delhi.
The performance took place on a Tuesday evening at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre.
Bachans recital was mentored by Guru Ranjana Gauhar and featured stories of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, and Sita.
The show included the Odissi's quintessential pure dance form, 'Pallavi', emphasizing rhythm and emotion.
The event highlighted Odissi as a living legacy, continuing the artistic lineage from Guru Mayadhar Raut to Guru Ranjana Gauhar and Bachan.
- Who
- Vinod Kevin Bachan, a recipient of the Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar, and his Guru Ranjana Gauhar
- What
- A solo Odissi recital titled 'Anantha Katha—Some Tales Never End', showcasing stories from mythology through dance.
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Stein Auditorium at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi
- Why
- To present a continuous tradition of Odissi dance, blending devotion, discipline, and creativity, and reflecting universal human emotions through timeless stories.
- Performer
- Vinod Kevin Bachan
- Recital Title
- Anantha Katha—Some Tales Never End
- Dance Form
- Odissi
- Location
- Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Delhi
- Presented Under
- Mentorship of Guru Ranjana Gauhar
- Awards
- Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar from Sangeet Natak Akademi