Nithya Menen’s Chitrangada Performance: A Tribute Celebrating Bengal’s Empowered Women

Actress Nithya Menen, known for her work in various Indian film industries, recently shared photos of her performance in the dance-drama Chitrangada.

She posted these vibrant pictures on Instagram, where she can be seen dressed in traditional attire, sitting amidst yellow flowers.

Nithya captioned the post, explaining that Chitrangada is a dance drama composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1892.It tells the story of Manipurs princess Chitrangada and Arjuna from the Mahabharata, focusing on Chitrangadas emotional journey as she awakens to love.

The post also mentioned that these pictures were part of a reimagining effort, giving the characters a fresh perspective while maintaining the original essence.Nithya dedicated this performance to all the girls who grew up in Bengal, where dance classes were a vital part of their lives.

She noted that young girls used to take part in Rabindrajayanti celebrations, where Tagores dance dramas were staged.Nithyas fans flooded the comment section, expressing their admiration for her beauty and the elegance of her performance.

They praised her appearance as a dancer and compared her to characters from Indian literature.