Rathna Kumar laments the growing pay-to-perform culture in classical dance
The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opportunities for emerging artistes.
· 7/18/2026, 6:12:56 AM· 2 min read

The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opportunities for emerging artistes.
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