In this item, the heroine longs for her college crush, Carlos. She describes his passion for anthropology and documentary filmmaking, his elusive mysterious nature. She tells her friend, sakhi, of the time she was invited to dance at a party. It was after her Bharata Natyam performance that he showed interest in her after a year long friendship. She was in disbelief. They spent the evening together chatting. He even asked for a kiss: (Mexican accent) "Just don't take off your stage make-up or jewelry--it will destroy my Indian fantasy." Disgusted, she left. From that day on he ignored her in Anthro class. It was only much later that she heard he had gossiped about that night, telling his friends she was an "Indian Tigress"
For real?
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Ha ha! I can imagine this being told in the "lecture demo" style that is often done before a piece in Bharata Natyam performances.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if it could seem like it's a real padam for just a little bit longer in the beginning before turning into this ridiculous story.
I've tried rewriting the first half to see what it would be like keep us for a little while longer thinking it's some serious Bharata Natyam material... if any of it seems interesting to you feel free to use it, or not :-)
"The heroine spends many a night yearning after the mysterious, dark lord. Telling her friend, sakhi, of her secret love, she asks her to give him a message. He must come to see her dance. On the eve of her performance her dream comes true and Carlos arrives! Carlos, who had hardly given her a glance all year in anthropology class was suddenly showering her with compliments. She was in disbelief. They spent the evening together chatting. He even asked for a kiss: (Mexican accent) "Just don't take off your stage make-up or jewelry--it will destroy my Indian fantasy." Disgusted, she left. From that day on he ignored her in Anthro class. It was only much later that she heard he had gossiped about that night, telling his friends she was an "Indian Tigress"
For real?