A professionally trained Odissi and Kuchipudi dancer with 20 years of experience, excelling in both nritta and abhinaya. Shimran is a keen learner, multi-tasker, educator, and explorer, passionate about preserving and innovating within the Indian classical dance tradition. Experienced performer in India and abroad, cultural ambassador, researcher, and mentor, with a drive to expand the boundaries of traditional dance through choreography and academia.
Graduation Project
Project Title – Navārcanā (नवाच'ना)
Project Sponsor - LASYAAYAN
Navārcanā (नवाच'ना) is a choreographic confluence of two sacred traditions- Navasandhi and Mangalacharan-rooted in Hindu temple rituals and Odissi dance. This performance reimagines spiritual invocations through movement, music, and spatial alignment. By invoking the nine directional deities with traditional hastas, ragas, and temple geometry, Navārcanā transforms the stage into a sacred mandala, merging devotion and aesthetics. It is a revivalist offering that bridges the spiritual depth of ancient rituals with contemporary expression.
