Kathak Aadi Kathak

Kathak Aadi-Kathak is a feature-length documentary based on Guru Roshan Datye’s research into Kathak’s history, linking ancient temple dance poses with those in the Naatyashastra and modern Kathak. Funded by an Infosys Foundation fellowship grant to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, the film was completed with crowd-funding and scholarships, receiving special recognition from Smt. Sudha Murthy. The film explores Datye’s 20-year research, involving dancers Abha Auti and Nidhi Kondejkar, as they investigate the historical and cultural connections of Kathak across North Indian temples and stupas.