Abhay Shankar Mishra

The engaging husband and wife team….

They are undoubtedly a respected, talented team with a vast knowledge and experience of their art form. They were innovative in sections.

No doubt this is only the “beginning” of their wealth of exciting work they intend to present to us in the future.



NATIONAL HERALD	V.K. RANGRA New Delhi, Monday, October 25, 2005

Performed on September 2, 2005, at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi

The duo also give vent to their creative moorings by making new compositions. They have performed at international forums leaving behind lot of admirers and fan-followers.

The young ebullient with their mudras synchronising with the ‘bhavas’ and the matching body movements and foot-work all set to immaculate rhythmic patterns did full justice to the divine theme.

Sufiana kalam by Abhay Shankar Mishra depicting spiritual yearnings of the soul to meat its creator was subtly and sensitively portrayed.

RETURN TO TRADITIONAL EASTERN VALUES

SARAH FRATER

10 March 2004, Evening Standard
Nina Rajarani Dance Creation/Equilibrium
Purcell Room

After much recent mixing of Indian and European dance forms, it’s tantalising change to see Indian dance on its own. Admittedly, Nina Rajarani’s recital in the Purcell Room includes her own Bharatanatyam with the Kathak of co-dancer Abhay Shankar Mishra, plus English language poems by Gopi Warrier, and new and traditional Indian music, so it is also a bit of mix. However, all the elements feel emphatically Asian.

INDIA LINK INTERNATIONAL, APRIL-MAY 2004

Equilibrium at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Presented by Shrishti – Nina Rajarani Dance Creations

Nina Rijarani and Abhay Shankar Mishra

Equilibrium in life, as in performance, is achieved when a balance is struck between Antarang, one’s hidden inner self and Bahirang, one’s conscious outward projection.

The first part of the Dance Drama, Antarang, The Inner Self, is based on the eternal theme of Shiva and parvati, the universal representatives of man and woman. In this part, classical Bharat Natyam and Kathak dominate. Abhay Shankar Mishra and Rajarani foth faithfully interpret the story of the origin of the universal attributes which bring harmony.

THE HINDU

LEELA VENKATARAMANA

Delhi, Friday, March 10, 2000

For providing and ending with a bang, Sangeet Natak Akademi and the audience have to thank the Kathak threesome Abhay Shankar Mishra, Abhimanyu Lal and Parveen Gangani. What with a percussion interlude with the three dancers themselves becoming drummers

In generally high standard of proficiency, this critic would put Abhay Shankar Mishra on top.

THE HINDU

LEELA VENKATARAMANA

Delhi, Friday, February 2000

Spirited Kathak

Taking the Tagore Hll stage for the first half of the Kathak evening under Horizon Series of the ICCR, Abhay Shankar Mishra gave ample proof of his proficiency. The improvisatory parts saw the dancer in commendable control.

NEIGHBOURHOOD FLASH, DELHI

February 20-26, 2000

Dancing High

Two disciples of Birju Maharaj, one of the finest and most prominent exponents of Kathak, performed at Tagore Hall, Azad Bhawan last week.

In the presence of their Guru.

The performance of Abhay Shankar Mishra, who took to the stage first, was full of nerve and energy and great technical skill. The crow bestowed the dancers with generous applause as they executed different toads. Their dexterity got appreciative nods from their Guru as well.

THE STATESMAN

ART & REVIEW

New Delhi, Friday 26 November 1999

Fine Kathak Recital

Abhay Shankar Mishra's recital was gratifying success, with displays of sparkling footwork and some sensitive abhinaya, says G S Rajan

The selection of items also reflected the training he has received under a range of gurus from Jaipur, Lucknow and Banaras Gharanas. Abhay Shankar Mishra is a thinking artist who is obviously making the best use of his time by expanding his horizons while furthering his knowledge of Kathak.

THE HINDU

LEELA VENKATARAMANA