Rama Amritam

Smt. Sujatha Ramanathan is an accomplished Bharatanatyam performing artiste and choreographer with her artistry rooted in a rich lineage of tutelage. A disciple of Padmashri Guru Adayar K. Lakshman and Guru Lata Raman, she further refined her skills under the mentorship of Guru Ramya Ramnarayan. Her pursuit of artistic depth extended beyond Bharatanatyam, encompassing specialized training in ‘abhinaya’ from Guru G. Venu and Mohiniattam from Dr. Nirmala Paniker.

Her extensive career includes performances at prestigious sabhas and festivals across India and internationally. Smt. Ramanathan has established a distinct artistic identity through her acclaimed choreographies, including Raas Antara, Rama Amritam, Vidivu, Hanumanin Thavam, Dakshina Dwaraka and Soorya among others.

A hallmark of her practice is a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring a consistent elevation of artistic standards. Complementing her artistic pursuits, Smt. Ramanathan holds a Masters degree in Bharatanatyam and a Bachelors degree in Music from Annamalai University. She is also a graded artiste of Doordarshan. She is also a qualified cost accountant and former Senior Vice President at a multinational bank.

Smt. Ramanathan has been honored with numerous accolades, including the ‘Nritya Kala Choodamani’, the ‘Bharat Gaurav Samman’ presented by the Indian Ambassador in Nepal, the ‘Nritya Nipun’, and the ‘Girnar Ratna’.

Her scholarly contributions include a research paper on Life Skills and Leadership through Dance published by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Furthermore, she serves as a guest faculty member at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), where she explores the intersection of problem-solving and leadership through expressive movement and dance.

A more comprehensive overview of Smt. Sujatha Ramanathan’s artistic endeavors can be found at: https://sujatharamanathan.com/

Raghuraman Rajagopalan belongs to a family of musicians and is trained in mridangam, Carnatic music, light music is a sought after vocalist and composer for dance productions and ballets for leading dance practitioners.  He is a regular performer at the All India Radio and a recipient of  the ‘Pratibhakanshi Award’ from Rama Seva Mandal.

D V Prasanna Kumar’s deep understanding of the nuances of ‘konakkol’ enables clarity and dexterity in his rendering. A seasoned and passionate nattuvangam expert, he renders innumerable performances in India and abroad.

A multi percussion artiste, a recipient of several awards including the ‘Yuva Kala Puraskar’ from the Sangeeth Natak Academy, Satish Krishnamurthy is endowed with a rich style and has carved a unique presence in the world of music and dance. He has also conducted several tala vadya kucheris and accompanied leading artists including ‘Shivamani’.

R. P. Prashanth along with his younger brother R. P. Pramod known as the ‘Rudrapatna Veena Brothers’ are the sons of renowned vocalist, ‘Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Asthana Vidwan’ and ‘Suvarna Karnataka Chetana Awardee’ Vid. Sri R. K. Prasanna Kumar.

The brothers have given Veena duet concerts in All India Radio, many Sabhas, T V Channels and at private and public functions in India.

They have performed at several prestigious venues in India and abroad. The brothers have won the ‘Navodaya Award’ from Shubhodaya Trust.