Hyderabad Event Alert: Twin Bharatanatyam Arangetram at Ravindra Bharathi
Catch the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of twin dancers Shivani Nambiar and Shreenidhi Ramaswamy on May 23, 2025, at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad. A must-attend classical dance event graced by renowned gurus.
Hyderabad’s cultural calendar lights up with a special Bharatanatyam Arangetram on May 23, 2025, at Ravindra Bharathi, as twin dancers Shivani Nambiar and Shreenidhi Ramaswamy take center stage. Disciples of the illustrious Padma Shri Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant, Director of Shankarananda Kalakshetra, the duo are set to mesmerize rasikas with a performance rooted in rigorous training, grace, and dedication.
Fondly called “the twins” by peers, Shivani and Shreenidhi began their Bharatanatyam journey at the age of seven. Trained in the Kalakshetra style, they have performed across prestigious platforms such as the Khajuraho Dance Festival, International Ramayana Festival in Thailand, Soorya Festival in Singapore, and even for dignitaries like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

Sreenidhi
This Bharatanatyan Arangetram marks their formal solo debut, after years of ensemble performances in acclaimed productions like Sri – The Goddess Within, Navarasa, and Tales from the Bull and Tiger. As the 44th and 45th students of Shankarananda Kalakshetra to perform their Arangetram, they carry forward a proud artistic legacy.
The event will be graced by:
Dr. Rajeshwari Sainath, Bharatanatyam exponent and Director of Sruthilaya Kendra Natarajalaya
GV Anna Rao, Convenor, Natya Swara and noted art critic.
Mithun Shyam, renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and Director, Vaishnavi Natyashala
This free-to-attend cultural evening promises an enriching experience for lovers of Indian classical dance, especially Bharatanatyam in Hyderabad. ThisBharatanatyam Arangetram of Shivani Nambiar and Shreenidhi Ramaswamy is at one of Hyderabad’s most iconic cultural venues Ravindra Bharathi.