Kalakshetra Foundation, formerly simply Kalakshetra, is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. Based in Chennai, India, the academy was founded in January 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband George Arundale. Under Arundale's guidance, the institution achieved national and international recognition for its unique style and perfectionism. In 1962, Kalakshetra moved to a new campus in Besant Nagar, Chennai, occupying 40 hectares of land.
Rukmini is the first and chief consort of Lord Krishna, the prince of Dwaraka. Krishna heroically kidnapped her and eloped with her as they loved each other but her brother Rukmi out of envy had forbid their marriage because Krishna killed his friend Kamsa. Rukmi had arranged an unwanted marriage to Srimati Rukmini devi with evil Shishupala who was also cousin of Krishna. But later Shrimati Rukmini wrote a beautiful love letter to Krishna to come and take her away..
Rukmini Devi Neelakanda Sastri was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, and an activist for animal rights and welfare.
Raden Adjeng Kartini, sometimes known as Raden Ayu Kartini, was a prominent Indonesian national heroine from Java. She was also a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women's rights for Indonesians.
Satyabhama is the fourth most important consort of the God Krishna- the avatar of the god Vishnu. The third consort of Krishna Jambavanti, Satyabhama is believed to be an avatar of Bhumī Devī, the Goddess of Earth. She aided Krishna in defeating the demon Narakasura.
George Sidney Arundale was a Theosophist, Freemason, president of the Theosophical Society Adyar and A bishop of the Liberal Catholic Church. He was the husband of the celebrated Indian dancer Rukmini Devi Arundale.
Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi (1791–1815) was the Maharani of the Indian state of Travancore from 1810 till 1813 and Regent from 1813 till her death in 1815 for her son Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. She was the only Queen of Travancore to have reigned in her own right which she did for two years before becoming a regent.
Mandi is a 1983 Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. The rights to this film are owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.
Rukmini Maria Callimachi is an award-winning Romanian-American journalist. She currently works for The New York Times, where she specializes in covering ISIS.
Rukmini Laxmipathi was an Indian independence activist and politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. She was the first woman to be elected to the Madras Legislature and the first to serve as a minister in the Madras Presidency.
Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des is an Indian soap opera that aired on Sahara One, based on the story of a poor Rajput girl, Rukmini who struggles through life and fights with her destiny. The show was produced by Ajay Sinha.
Rukmini Foundation is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that raises funding for the education of underprivileged girls in Nepal.
Ashtabharya(s) or Ashta-bharya(s) is the group of the ninth principal queen-consorts of Hindu god Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu and the king of Dwarka - in the Dwapara Yuga (epoch). The most popular list, found in the Bhagavata Purana, includes: Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Nagnajiti, Bhadra and Lakshana. Variations exist in the Vishnu Purana and the Harivamsa, which includes queens called Madri or Rohini, instead of Bhadra. Most of them are princesses.
Vamsam is a 2013-2017 Indian Tamil language family soap opera starring Ramya Krishnan, Urvashi, Sandhya Jagarlamudi, Sakthi Saravanan, Sai Kiran and Bharath Kalyan. It replaced Rajakumari and it broadcast on Sun TV on Monday through Saturday from 10 June 2013 to 18 November 2017 for 1338 Episodes.
Ranna is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Nanda Kishore. The film features an ensemble cast including Sudeep, Prakash Raj, Rachita Ram, Haripriya, Madhoo, Devaraj, Avinash, Sharath Lohitashwa, and Sadhu Kokila. It is a remake of the 2013 Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi.
Gaanam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi in the lead roles, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari. The film featured original songs composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Kannayya Kittayya is a 1993 Telugu fantasy comedy film, produced by Gangula Indira under the Avanthi Avinash Arts banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Shobana, Aamani in the lead roles and music composed by famous Telugu film director Vamsy. The film was recorded as Above Average at the box office.
Preminchu Pelladu is a 1985 Telugu comedy film produced by Ramoji Rao under the Usha Kiran Movies banner and directed by Vamsy. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Bhanupriya in the lead roles, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is the debut of Rajendra Prasad as a Hero. The film was recorded as Hit at the box office.
Chaamp is a 2017 Indian Bengali-language sports drama film directed by Raj Chakraborty. Produced by Dev, the film stars him in the lead role, along with Rukmini Maitra, in her debut film and Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Priyanka Sarkar, Kamaleswar Mukherjee who stars in other pivotal roles. After releasing initially in West Bengal on 23 June 2017, the film released all over India on 30 June 2017. It is the story of a boxer named Shibaji.
Sri Krishna Tulabharam is a 1966 Telugu Mythological film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Jamuna in the lead roles, and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
