Vijna Vasudevan

🪔 About

Vijna Vasudevan is an accomplished Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam, known for her fluid grace, rhythmic command, and expressive performances. Her formal initiation into Bharatanatyam began at the age of three and a half in Muscat, Oman, where she received her initial training under Smt. Sujatha Chandramohan, a disciple of Adyar K. Lakshmanan. In 1996, Vasudevan moved to Chennai, India, to further her training under the tutelage of the world-renowned dance couple, The Dhananjayans, at Bharata Kalanjali. Since 2011, she has continued her advanced studies under the guidance of veteran Bharatanatyam artiste, Guru Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar. She has also received training in abhinaya from Smt. Indira Kadambi and in the 'Navarasa Sadhana' acting methodology developed by Sri. G Venu. An empanelled artiste of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vijna Vasudevan has performed extensively in solo, duet, and ensemble presentations at premier dance festivals and venues across India, Europe, USA, Canada, the Middle East, and South-East Asia. She is a Visual Communication graduate and holds a master's degree in Bharatanatyam from Madras University. Alongside her husband and dance partner, Renjith Babu, Vijna co-founded the Sāraswatham Foundation, an institution dedicated to extending the boundaries of Indian traditional dance through innovative techniques and inspiring students. The duo are exponents of the Kalakshetra style and have been performing, choreographing, and teaching for over two decades. Awards & Honours: Sur Singar Mani Award (2006), Lasya Sundaram, Natya Ratna (2017), Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Award for Bharatanatyam (2018).