Saranya Devan

Saranya Devan is a theatre-maker, dance performer, academic and proud Tamilian. She holds an MA in dance from UCT, and a MA in Bharatha Natyam from the University of Madras.

When raga meets rhythm: Varijashree’s Spellbinding Cape Town Jazz Festival set

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Saranya Devan delves into the enchanting world of Varijashree Venugopal, whose performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival transformed an evening into ...

Why spoken Tamil matters now more than ever in South Africa

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In a world moving towards linguistic homogenisation, the call to revive spoken Tamil rings louder than ever, urging communities to act before the silence becomes ...

From silver screen hero to scandal headlines

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With allegations of infidelity and divorce swirling around superstar Vijay, fans are left to grapple with the complexities of their beloved Thalapathy as he faces ...