Q. Your production, Neelam, premiered nine years ago in Chennai; we are curious about how it has evolved over the years?
A. It seems to be a different work from 2005. While the original boldness in costume, music and choreography carry the same arc, the implosions in terms of spatial design and simplifying the once-elaborate sets and props, have been significant.

Dr Anita Ratnam performs by the seaside. Pic Courtesy/Briana Blasko