Dance and acting are different. One is about being as close to reality and convincing the camera of the emotion that you portray, the other is communicating subjects and legends of a different time. — Shobana Copy Share Image
For 20 years, I've been running an institute in Chennai where serious dancers from Kerala come with aspirations of becoming professional dancers. — Shobana Copy Share Image
I have generally loved performing in Pune and in Maharashtra. I find the audience here fun-loving, erudite and honest. — Shobana Copy Share Image
I have trained for 30 years in Indian classical dance and there is nothing more beautiful in my eyes than stepping out of the box. — Shobana Copy Share Image
I write scripts, I read scripts, I meet people who chat about their scripts. So honestly, I don't feel bad if I don't act… — Shobana Copy Share Image
Personally, I don't believe in International Women's Day. After all, there's no International Men's Day that we celebrate. These are just titles like Happy… — Shobana Copy Share Image
There are only a few stories of Krishna that are popular. His exploits with the gopikas, for example. But not many understand the spiritual… — Shobana Copy Share Image
As a story teller I have always been fascinated with our legends, these can be re-told time and time again. And there is always… — Shobana Copy Share Image
I always refer to Bharatanatyam as the 'now prevalent form of Bharatanatyam' in my interviews. The style changes from generation to generation. — Shobana Copy Share Image
There are no hard and fast rules. Your sensibilities change as you grow older. — Shobana Copy Share Image
I do get film offers, but if they are dance teacher kind of roles, I don't take them up. — Shobana Copy Share Image
