The Statesman, N.Delhi
“Geeta Radhakrishna, who gave a Mohiniattam recital resembled a Ravi Varma painting with the emphasis on grace and poise. Added to this was her strict adherence to the style.”
The Hindustan Times, N.Delhi
The entire gamut of the performance being the Krishna legend and essentially based on lasya and shringara, Rasakreeda offered the artiste sufficient scope for abhinaya. Her eloquent eyes communicating the thematic essence of the episode of this item, was highly delectable.
The Times of India, Mumbai
The scenes, seven of them depicting the lord’s leela right from the mirthful prankster to the supreme omnipotent in a well knit mime oriented choreography with ripples of rhythm casting a lilting turn made a pleasant experience for well over two hours. And everytime Geeta performs, her touch of devotion comes to the focus in refreshing improvisation.”
The Times of India, Mumbai
“It was a devout portrayal of the Dharma Sashta – his birth, exploits and the worship rituals that Geeta attempted. And she did succeed in enacting the theme in a moving manner with her innate grace and mastery of the dance form.”
The Statesman, Calcutta
The most outstanding piece was the Rasakreeda Varnam. Her nritta and abhnaya or rhythmic movements and expression were well balanced and co-ordinated.”
Amrita Bazar Patrika , Calcutta
To transform the hymns of Narayaneeyam into a classical form of dance is not an Easy task. But Geeta Radhakrishna’s Mohiniattam ballet was a competent rendering of the same, drawing appreciation from the audience. The whole performance convinced the audience of her caliber both as a danseuse and a choreographer.
Dinamani – Tamil daily, Madras
The graceful body movements and illuminating abhinaya together brught forth a picture of Ravi Varma’s Painting alive. The portrayal of Mother Yashoda reprimanding her child Krishna, the surprise when she sees the three worlds in the mouth and finally leading the child home in Vishwarupadarshanam of Narayaneyam was most beautifully performed by Geeta.”
Mathrubhumi –Malayalam Daily, Kerala
Geeta drew the appreciation of houseful audience at Town Hall, Palghat, when she danced the story of Magdalana Mariam
Udayavani –Kannada daily, Mangalore
“The audience at Don Bosco Hall in Mangalore was hypnotized by the Mohiniattam recital of Geeta Radhakrishna. Amazing eye expressions and innate grace electrified the viewers to their seats for two and half hours whilst they watched her perform “Swamiye SaranamAyyappa”.
Ruhr Nachrichten –German Daily
“There is a certain fascination in the personality of Geeta Radhakrishna. Her dance at the holy family church in Grafenwald was based on the theme of Maria Magdalena. With expressive gestures she succeeded in bringing the subject of her dance to an enchanting climax. None in the audience had experienced something like this before.”
Soviet Union Monthly – Moscow
“Siberians applauded dancer Geeta Radhakrishna for her choreographic composition in Mohiniattam style.”
Mid - day, Mumbai
“Geeta moves Moscow to tears” – Vallathol’s Magdalana Mariam, the biblical story of Mary Magdalene performed in mohiniattam by Geeta Radhakrishna moved some of the audience to tears at the Moscow Art Theatre. The dancer was greeted with standing ovation in appreciation.”
De Echo –Amsterdam
“Geeta Radhakrishna with her dynamic personality and dramatic expressions literally charmed the packed audience with her unique presentation of Mohini Attem – the south Indian classical dance form of India.”
Femina
“Geeta’s pieces die resistance were two exquisite items- the Krishna Leela and the Rasakreeda. With her mature understanding grace and control, Geeta succeeded in perpetuating the high purpose and serene glory of human existence on earth.”
Deepika – Malayalam daily, Kerala
“Geeta Radhakrishna’s presentation of Magdalana Mariam, in Kerala, Thrissur for the first time, kept the audience spell bound.”
Evening News, Hindustan Times, N.Delhi
“Geeta’s presentation was in tune with the cultural ethos of India in which various religious streams have merged to create a unique scenario of unity in diversity.”
Financial Express, Mumbai
“Throughout the recital Geeta demonstrated her expertise and mastery over the art, keeping the audience enthralled. Her exposition of the 69th chapter of Narayaneeyam proved to be a class by itself.
The Hindu, N.Delhi
Just when one felt like giving up on Delhi audiences with their inexplicable neglect of quality dancers, a handsome turnout at the India International Centre, appreciatively watching a rare Mohiniattam performance by Mumbai based dancer Geeta Radhakrishna redeemed faith in audience taste.
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