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You can generally gauge the popularity of a person by counting the number of people surrounding them. I surely lost count when Aishu after her spectacular Arangetram was surrounded by hoards of her friends.

That is when I decided, it would be best to let her friends describe Aiswarya Ravindran, popularly called “Aishu”.

“Aishu and I are 4 years apart, yet somehow we seem to getalong so well. It could be because of our families or the “click” between ourpersonalities. But most of all, it is the passion we share for dance, whetherit be bharatanatyam or just for fun. ToAishu, dance is a joy and a commitment. She immersed herself in the art ofdance, the excitement of the music and the beauty of the stage each and everymoment of her arangetram. Moreover, she had that sparkle in her eyes and charm in her smile,which showed that she was truly a dance fanatic. She was so engrossed, thateven after it was over, she couldn’t stop dancing and danced all the way home J This was a big day forher and I’m glad that I was able to play a part in it.”

- Surya

“Six months ago Aishu and I barely knew each others names. Over the next few months we saw each other on a weekly basis on the account of production practices and arangetram. As we were both one of the few that were doing an arangetram by ourselves we looked at eachother for support. Throughout the summer we became really close, practicing together and confiding in each other whenever we had a problem in dance. Aishu has proved to be an extremely talented girl excelling in dance, school, and music. Aishu’s arangetram wasn’t just another dance show for me. Watching her on stage made me want to smile for so many reasons. The memories of practices in which we were almost to tears to days when we would talk for hours about was on our mind came back. I know everything for her was worth it and I am beyond proud of her. I’m so happy that I got to share the wondeful experience of an arangetram with a friend like her. The closest type of friends are the ones who share the same dreams and both me and Aishu’s dream have become a reality. I love you Aishu.”

- Tanvi

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Aishu performing her Arangetram

Guru Madhusri awarding graduation plaque to Aishu

Aishu with her parents

“Aishu is one of the craziest people I’ve met…and that’s a great thing. She can lighten up everyone’s day with her cheerful and outgoing personality. Aishu is extremely talented and dedicated at any art she pursues. Dance is no exception. She would be apprehensive about not executing the performance the way she wanted. But, I was not worried at all for Aishu. I knew that a girl of her caliber could achieve anything she desires. Constantly striving for perfection, Aishu has made family and friends proud and I know she will continue to excel in all her future endeavors.”

- Swetha

Aishu learnt Bharatanatyam under guru Madhusri Sethuraman past 3 years and this arangetram was also Madhusri aunty’s 50th Arangetram. Before coming to Madhusri aunty she learnt from Alpana Jacob and Sulatha Talgery at the Arathi School of Dance.

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