Rani Khanam Kadhak Classical dancer in Soorya festival

Rani Khanam Musleem Kadhak Classical dancer in Soorya festival – Thrissur,Kerala.
She is the first Muslim dancer to perform choreography based on Islamic verses, to highlight how Hindu art forms fused with the Islamic during the Mughal period in India. For excellence in her field Rani Khanam has been honoured with many awards.

Photos taken by Johnson V Chirayath.