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Pallavi
Saran Gujral
(nee Pallavi Saran Mathur
)
PRESS
REVIEWS
"Pallavi has complete grip over
her art, with impeccable "anga-shuddhi"
evident in her flawless lines, crystal clear footwork and the emotive ability
of Abhinaya..." Manjari Sinha in The Statesman, New Delhi, April 2011 , on Pallavi's
performance at the "Classic Festival" at India Habitat Centre
"..Pallavi Saran Mathur could
possibly be judged as the best dancer of the festival. Her performance was
noteworthy for its complete approach, precise and distinct execution of
rhythmic patterns, and a subtle command over expressions.."- V. Shankar in his write-up on the prestigious Sur Singar Parishad "Kal ke Kalakar" Festival 2009- The Afternoon - Mumbai
"…truly a remarkable
performance…. The viraha of the nayika
was communicated well through her facial expressions, which she could change in
quicksilver fashion - now despondent, now infatuated, now happy … ….
Particularly breathtaking were a couple of karanas…
she promised she would try to demystify the art form of Bharatanatyam..
she kept her promise. " A.Seshan in Narthaki -on-
line, on Pallavi's
performance at NCPA (National Centre for Performing Arts- Mumbai - Sep. 2008
…”The climax of the evening was Pallavi’s presentation of the quintessential Shankarabharanam varnam…With her
fine presence, Pallavi combines clarity of dance lines that speak of excellent
grooming under the teacher”… - Dr. Leela
Venkatraman in The
Hindu – New Delhi on Pallavi's presentation at the CICD Pradikshina festival - India
Habitat Centre, New Delhi - Sep. 2007
“this dancer gives serious thought
to her art...Her agility, stamina, powers of memory were all well tested during
the marathon rendition…Blessed with classical good looks, Pallavi’s
poise adds charm to her performance…Pallavi introduces contrasts of hard and
soft nritta movements to good effect…” - Anjana Rajan
,The Hindu – New Delhi, on
Pallavi's performance at India International Centre,
New Delhi - Jul. 2004
“Palavi went through the numbers with ease, grace and
poise…she executed alluring karanas while in motion
without the slightest jerky angularities…Her abhinaya
is communicative…she has the advantage of compelling eyes…there was precision
in her footwork. The third round brought the house down. Here she occupied the
entire stage providing fleeting movements of immense grace…” – (Late) Shri Subbudu, The
Statesman – New Delhi - on Pallavi's
performance at India International
Centre, New Delhi - Jul. 2004
“..her performance combined lyrical grace
with geometric precision …the young dancer enchanted the viewers… as she
brought alive the intrinsic beauty of the dance form…her prowess and training
was manifested in the Varnam as her large expressive
eyes told the story and her agile body
mirrored the pure dance nritta as well as the cosmic
energy of Lord Shiva …Rasa and bhava coalesced to form an aesthetic whole marked by
dexterous footwork…Precise postures and mudras….were
executed with consummate ease…” The Hindustan Times – Chandigarh on
Pallavi's performance at Pracheen Kala Kendra- Nov. 2005
“Her performance was imbued with
distinguishing character, endearing charm and absolute confidence..” – R. Srinivasan, The
Indian Express - Chennai on Pallavi's 
performance at Narada Gana Sabha - Jan. 2004
