23 November,2012 07:32 AM IST | | Special Features
However, he's amused by the lack of interest from the mainstream organisers and audience. "Classical dance here is a bizarre case of having audiences but not the desired platforms." The veteran also feels that television can make a huge difference.
"One can't deny that reality shows are providing opportunities for dance forms like salsa, hip-hop and all but their roots are very much in foreign pop culture. On the other hand, our rich Indian culture is somehow getting neglected."
