Gallery
Moments from a life in art
Five decades of music, dance and memories — on stage, at home and in the classroom.
Teaching by example
The guru never merely instructs — he dances every movement with his students, as he does here with Samyuktha Varma, the noted cine artist, in his classroom.
A soiree at home
Dance, mridangam, song and violin — an evening of music in the family living room, where every gathering becomes a concert.
In reverence of Kathakali
Guru V. S. Janardhanan seeking the blessings of his own guru in Kathakali — honouring Kerala's great theatrical tradition.
From the early years on stage
A treasured photograph from decades of touring — the troupe with Vineeth, the noted cine artist, moments after a performance during the Europe tour.
Characters of the dance drama
A moment in costume from a dance drama — every character, every jewel and every expression part of the storytelling tradition he keeps alive.
The guru's blessing
Flowers in her hair and joy on her face — Asha Sharath, the noted cine artist, as a student receives her guru's blessings on a day she will never forget.
A treasured moment
From the album of treasured moments — Guru Sri V. S. Janardhanan with his student Urmila Unni, the noted cine artist, sharing a smile that only music and dance can build.
At Kerala Kalamandalam
A gathering of artists and gurus at Kerala Kalamandalam, the renowned university of Kerala's performing arts — where traditions meet and are passed on.
The voice of the recital
Guru V. S. Janardhanan at the microphone, singing for a dance recital — his own mridangam, violin and supporting artists weaving the music around the dancers.
Words by the lamp's light
The guru in his element — addressing an audience beside a glowing nilavilakku, sharing the wisdom of a lifetime spent in music and dance.