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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
From Milongo to mainstream, Kruti Gandhi Sarda's Tango story
With her signature blend of musicality, connection and cultural depth, Kruti Gandhi Sarda is leading a new wave of Indian talent on to the global Tango stage. A prominent figure in India's Tango community, Kruti's success stands as an inspiration for dancers across the country and reaffirms India's place in the evolving narrative of western dance. She recently made history by becoming the first Indian to win an award at the Indonesia Tango Championship Preliminaries 2025 — an official qualifier for the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kruti secured third place in the Social Tango category, a uniquely challenging division where partners are switched after each song and all performances are completely improvised. Her achievement marks a significant breakthrough for India on the international Tango stage. Kruti's journey with Tango started in 2015, during a two-month trip to Europe where she learnt it. Once she returned to Mumbai, a city where Tango was almost non-existent back then, she started teaching what she had learnt. That is the genesis of Abrazo Tango, a Tango school founded by her. 'It has been an incredible journey of exploration and growth,' says Kruti, who started with just six students, both of whom went on to compete at the Indonesia Tango Championship in Bali. Kruti teaches and performs within the country and overseas, with students ranging from amateurs to Bollywood actors. 'While previously, Kruti conducted regular Tango classes at IIT Mumbai, she now takes classes with Ajinkya Deshpande on Saturdays. They also organise milongas (Tango socials) and practice sessions to build and support the local Tango community. In March this year, she taught at Tango Amistoso, one of London's leading Tango schools. In the past, she performed at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), IIT Bombay's Mood Indigo, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and Soho House Mumbai. In July, Abrazo Tango will host its annual Tango Dance Marathon in Mumbai — a weekend-long immersive celebration of social Tango, bringing together hundreds of dancers from across India. 'It will be three-days of non-stop dancing, inspiring performances and a strong sense of community. Attendees can expect high-energy milongas, workshops and a Tango flea market that celebrate the spirit of the dance. It is a welcoming space for dancers of all levels,' elaborates Kruti. Tango, in India, is niche and Kruti had her own share of upheavals. For this reason, she is actively working to expand the Tango community in India — a challenging journey that demands continuous learning, creativity and adaptability. She believes India has potential for a vibrant and expansive Tango scene. Her goal is to share the magic of Tango with as many people as possible and build a strong, supportive dance culture. 'Every new dancer, who falls in love with Tango, brings us one step closer. It is not just about the dance, but about connection, expression and creating something meaningful together.'
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru: Daughter of murdered top cop Om Prakash vandalises milk booth, case filed
The daughter of former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash, who was found murdered in April this year, allegedly created a public disturbance near her residence in Bengaluru by vandalising a Nandini milk booth and assaulting the shop owner, India Today reported. Kruti was reportedly in an agitated state when she entered the booth. According to the report, Kruti was reportedly in an agitated state when she entered the booth located next to her home and began smashing glass bottles and damaging property. When the shop owner attempted to stop her, she allegedly assaulted him. Witnesses say she left the scene calmly after the incident and walked back to her house, the report further added. (Also Read: 'We should not show off': What Nikhil Kamath told his mom after her Mercedes photo went viral) The booth owner immediately alerted the police, and Hoysala personnel arrived at the location to assess the situation. Kruti was subsequently detained by police. A Non-Cognisable Report (NCR) was filed against her, which is typically registered for minor offences where police cannot proceed with arrest or investigation without a magistrate's approval. Kruti currently resides alone in the same house where her father was killed. Her mother, Pallavi, is in judicial custody, having been arrested for the murder of the retired senior officer. Her brother, Karthikesh, no longer lives in the house. In the immediate aftermath of Om Prakash's death, police had to break open Kruti's room to take her into custody for questioning. While initial suspicions during the investigation included the possibility of Kruti's involvement, it was her mother who was ultimately named the prime accused. The retired officer was reportedly in the middle of a meal when he was fatally attacked, a detail that emerged during the course of the police investigation. (Also Read: 'Bisbilla Bath' to 'Bissi Belle': Bisi Bele Bath gets an Hyderabadi makeover, Bengaluru netizens fume)
India Today
03-07-2025
- India Today
Murdered ex-Karnataka top cop's daughter vandalises milk booth in Bengaluru
The daughter of retired Karnataka DGP Om Prakash who was found murdered in April this year, Kruti, allegedly vandalised a milk booth near her home in Bengaluru. Reportedly, Krithika smashed items in the shop and assaulted the owner, who tried to intervene. After her outburst, Kruti allegedly walked back home, to sources, Kruti, in an agitated state, broke glass bottles inside a Nandini booth next to her home. The shop owner, alarmed by her actions, alerted the personnel arrived at the spot for inspection and later detained Kruti. Meanwhile, a Non-Cognisable Report — a record of a minor crime where the police cannot arrest or investigate without a magistrate's permission — has been filed against her. Kruti has been living alone in the house since her father was murdered; her mother is in jail for killing the former DGP and her brother has moved out of the house. Her brother Karthikesh was the one who had pointed the finger at his mother as the the investigation into Om Prakash's murder, investigators had also suspected Kruti's involvement. However, later only her mother, Pallavi was named as primary accused and was the retired police officer's body was discovered, the police had to break open Kruti's door to take her into custody. The details came out when it was revealed that he was in the middle of a meal when he was Ends
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Only Nora Fatehi could pull off those dance moves in Garmi, it didn't look vulgar': Choreographer Kruti Mahesh
Kruti Mahesh, who was a contestant on the reality show Dance India Dance season 2 in 2009, rose the ranks when she assisted Remo D'Souza on the popular Holi dance number 'Balam Pichkari' in Ayan Mukerji's 2013 blockbuster romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. While choreographing 'Garmi', a dance number in D'Souza's 2020 directorial Street Dancer 3D, she got a lot of flak for Nora Fatehi's pelvic movements in the song. Now, she has opened up on the criticism and lauded Nora for pulling off the tricky dance moves sans any vulgarity. 'Every person representing something on the camera has an image. She can pull off (anything). Mind you, it still didn't look vulgar. It still had its own charm, the way she did it,' said Kruti in an interview with Just Too Filmy. She added, 'If it was somebody else, I wouldn't have had them do it. It was only because it was Nora and she's capable of making something like that… Nora. Otherwise it didn't make sense.' The choreographer revealed that Nora also pushes her to do something new and challenging because as a dancer, she's willing to take up those risks. 'In African dances, what you see right now and call 'twerking,' it's their folk style, it's what they do as street folk, it's their way of expression. So, if you're going to watch it with a certain mindset, then I'm sorry but films are not meant to be watched like that. It's someone's vision,' said Kruti. 'Garmi', sung by Badshah and Neha Kakkar, featured Nora Fatehi alongside Varun Dhawan. Produced by Remo D'Souza Entertainment and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, Street Dancer 3D is a dance film also starring Shraddha Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Aparshakti Khurana, Sonam Bajwa, Upasana Singh, Zarina Wahab, and Manoj Pahwa among others. Kruti Mahesh has also choreographed Shraddha in 'Sun Sathiya' from Remo's 2015 dance film ABCD 2, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra in 'Pinga' and Deepika in 'Deewani Mastani' from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2015 period romance Bajirao Mastani, Alia Bhatt in 'Meri Jaan' and 'Dholida' from Bhansali's 2022 period drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Wamiqa Gabbi in 'Vo Tere Mere Ishq Ka' from Vikramaditya Motwane's 2023 period show Jubilee on Prime Video India. Also Read — Nora Fatehi reveals producers would ask her to do songs for free in exchange of future roles: 'And then they disappeared' Kruti also won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for choreographing Deepika in 'Ghoomar' from Bhansali's 2018 hit period drama Padmaavat. She choreographed the folk-pop song alongside Jyothi D Tomar, an exponent of Rajasthan's folk dance ghoomar. Kruti has most recently choreographed Trisha Krishnan in 'Sugar Baby' from Mani Ratnam's Tamil crime thriller Thug Life.
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Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Krutrim acquires BharatSah'AI'yak to expand AI footprint in public sector
Krutrim, the artificial intelligence start-up founded by Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal, has acquired BharatSah'AI'yak, an AI-powered platform developed by Samagra, in a move aimed at deepening its footprint in India's public sector technology landscape. The acquisition brings under Krutrim's umbrella a platform that has played a central role in accelerating the deployment of AI solutions across a range of government initiatives, spanning education, agriculture and governance. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the acquisition, Krutrim plans to integrate its proprietary large language models, cloud infrastructure and agentic AI capabilities—including those behind its recently launched assistant app, Kruti—to expand BharatSah'AI'yak's reach nationwide. 'At Krutrim, we have boarded the country's brightest minds to develop a platform that reflects the diversity, depth and richness of Indian languages and culture,' said a Krutrim spokesperson. 'This integration enhances our ability to build AI that is inclusive, intuitive and deeply rooted in the lived realities of India.' Experts said the move highlights Krutrim's broader ambition to democratise artificial intelligence across India, targeting both public services and citizen-facing platforms. The deal also highlights the increasing role of home-grown AI firms in shaping India's digital governance strategy, as the government looks to harness emerging technologies to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency. BharatSah'AI'yak specialises in creating Bharat-focused, vernacular Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)-based AI bots that deliver both text and voice-led experiences. The platform's impact is evident through a series of high-profile deployments. Among them is KumbhSah'AI'yak, billed as India's first AI-powered chatbot for Maha Kumbh 2025. Designed to serve millions of pilgrims, the chatbot offers round-the-clock assistance on religious rituals, site navigation, accommodation options and local attractions. Krutrim provided the hosted open-source large language model services that power the chatbot's functionality. Another notable implementation is the AMA Krushi AI chatbot, launched in Odisha. This voice-enabled assistant delivers agriculture-related guidance and information on government schemes to farmers in local languages, using authenticated data from official sources. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and decision-making for farmers across the region. With Krutrim's advanced AI models, cloud infrastructure and the agentic platform underlying Kruti, these specialised assistants can now scale to serve more users across diverse domains with intuitive, efficient and language-inclusive interactions. Krutrim recently announced the launch of Kruti, the country's first agentic AI assistant designed to go far beyond conventional chatbots. Kruti is poised to lead a paradigm shift in AI, moving from passive responses to proactive, agentic task execution. Kruti can execute tasks like cab booking, food ordering, bill payments, image creation and in-depth research, while also supporting read-aloud responses. Additionally, it offers advanced AI features like in-depth research and image creation free of cost for users. Krutrim reached unicorn status last year after raising $50 million in equity during its inaugural funding round. The round, which valued the company at $1 billion, included participation from investors such as Matrix Partners India. Earlier this year, company founder Bhavish Aggarwal announced an investment of Rs 2,000 crore in Krutrim, with a commitment to invest an additional Rs 10,000 crore by next year. The company also launched the Krutrim AI Lab and released some of its work to the open-source community.
