30-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Mangaluru student sets world record with 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance; video goes viral
In a remarkable feat that has left the world in awe, Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student at St Aloysius (deemed to be University), Mangaluru, danced her way into history with a staggering 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance, earning a spot in the Golden Book of World Records.
The extraordinary marathon began on July 21 and concluded a week later on July 28, as cheers, applause, and emotional tributes poured in from those lucky enough to witness it. With this, Pereira became the first person in the world to perform Bharatanatyam continuously for such an a long duration.
Christopher D'Souza, director of Ranga Adhyayana Kendra at the University, told The Times of India that Pereira was allowed only a 15-minute break every three hours, and despite this, her energy and spirit never faltered. 'She was eligible after 120 hours,' said Dr Manish Vishnoi, the India representative for the Golden Book of Records. 'But she insisted on dancing for seven full days. That's rare determination.'
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According to the report, Remona's Bharatanatyam journey began when she was three years old, under the tutelage of guru Shrividya Muralidhar. Years of discipline and passion led to her rangapravesha in 2019, her first major solo performance, and now, this historic milestone.
Throughout the seven days, the venue became a hub of celebration and pride. From students and teachers to political dignitaries and art lovers, people poured in, many travelling long distances, just to be a part of the moment, a Free Press Journal said.
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The videos of her performance went viral on social media with many accounts posting videos and photos of it. Netizens reacted to the videos in the comments. A user wrote, 'This reminds me of the last episode of bandish bandits S1 where Radhe sings for 21 hours straight.'
Another user commented, 'Narayana murthi ka candidate hoga.' A third person said, 'The feminism we want in India.'
