Sonali Barua is an Odissi Dancer. She’s dancing from a very early age. She has learnt from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under Padmashree Madhavi Mudgal for Twelve years and now presently working with Vidushi Kavita Dwibedi. She has performed Nationally and Internationally and worked with renowned Guru’s like – Santosh Nair, Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Master Fernando Aguilera and several fame figures. She has also worked under ICCR, Doordarshan, Teamworks, NCPA, Ministry of culture and SNA.
Graduation Project
Project Title – In the shades of Shakuntala: The Nayika within
Project Sponsor - Self
This presentation interprets the story of Shakuntala through the theoretical framework of the Nāyikā as outlined in the Nāṭyaśāstra, emphasizing the nuanced portrayal of her emotional and moral strength. By tracing her journey through love, separation, and eventual self-realization, the work explores how Shakuntala embodies key aspects of the classical heroine—grace, dignity, resilience, and inner agency—while navigating complex personal and social circumstances.
