Mehek
Company production | 2024
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
For more information about booking the show contact Megan Maw at megan@aakashodedra.com
Credits
Choreography & Performance
Aakash Odedra & Aditi Mangaldas
Dramaturg
Karthika Naïr
Lighting Designer
Fabiana Piccioli
Original Music Score and Sound Design
Nicki Wells
Set Designer
Tina Tzoka
Additional Music Composition
Ashish Gangani, Faraz Ahmed & Hiren Chate
Musicians
Ashish Gangani, Faraz Ahmed, Hiren Chate & Nicki Wells
Rehearsal Director
Gaurav Bhatti
Original Producer
Megan Maw
Production Manager
Salvatore Scollo
Stage Manager and Set Development
Emanuele Salamanca
Production Sound Engineer
Sheriton Swan
Photography credit (below imagery)
Angela Grabowska
Videography credit (trailer)
Janhavi Sharma
Costume for Aakash Odedra:
Digvijay Singh
Costume for Aditi Mangaldas:
Aditi Mangaldas (inspired by older costumes by Sandhya Raman, Raw Mango and Aakash Odedra)
Mehek is created by Aakash Odedra Company and Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – The Drishtikon Dance Foundation. It is co-produced by The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi and co-commissioned by: Sadler’s Wells; The Lowry, Salford; Birmingham Hippodrome and the Bagri Foundation.
