Gaurav Bhatti: Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light

Working at the intersection of the North Indian classical form of Kathak and contemporary
dance, Gaurav Bhatti is known for virtuosic performances which encompass explosive energy,

dramatic complexity, and eloquent emotion. His new solo is inspired by the life and poetry of the
18th-century Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, who spoke out against powerful institutions, and
advocated for tolerance at a time of violent religious strife. Integrating Kathak, Punjabi folk
dances, and Western movement forms, Bhatti applies his distinctive contemporary sensibility to
reassert Shah’s enduring message of universal love, and pays homage to the rich artistic
heritage of the Punjab.