By Amrita Sarkar
I inhaled deeply and took a leap of faith as the tabla player punched in the beats.
Everything after the ‘namaskar’ was a lump in my throat, a clop on the stage where I danced.
The stares from across the gallery tased me, every time I curved my fingers to bloom the ‘lotus’ mudra.
A stray jeer almost disrupted my chaari bheda—footwork—but I persevered.
The audience, stage, and beats of the tabla whirled around me as I wrapped up the climax. Quiescent silence. A clap, then two—hundreds followed!
I patted my prosthetic leg. You filled big shoes today.
A tense yet poetic story – very difficult to achieve but pulled off expertly here.
Thank you so much! You have made my day! ?
Very well written. The twist at the end delivered beautifully in an uplifting way.
Wow! Magnificent twist, and that jerky-jeerer needs a beat down.
Great story about overcoming adversity. Nicely done!
I will happily share with my dancer sister, who struggles to continue her jazz & tap despite two hip replacements. So beautifully delivered.
To express the story of human triumph over adversity, and that too in a hundred words, is nothing short of outstanding. It needs a standing ovation.
You had me at tabla, and kept me engaged throughout. Great little story!
What can I add to all the rest of those lovely comments? They say it all. Thank you!