# Ilesha Singh’s Kuchipudi debut charms Delhi’s political elite 2026-08-13T19:07:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Fifteen-year-old Ilesha Singh made her formal debut as a solo Kuchipudi performer at a Rangapravesham in Kamani Auditorium, Delhi. The recital opened with the Venkatesh Stotram, moved through Dashavataram and a Meera bhajan, and closed with Tarangam, which includes footwork on a brass plate. Times of India reports the event drew a mix of politicians and arts patrons, including Jyotiraditya Scindia, Anurag Thakur, and Neelam Pratap Rudy. Ilesha is the daughter of Charu Singh and Jayant Chaudhary. In a video message, Kuchipudi exponent Raja Reddy quoted the Natya Krama Shloka. Chaudhary said politics and the stage share similarities, and attempted a Kuchipudi hand gesture. Kaushalya Reddy said the Meera bhajan was chosen because dance has no language, but when the audience understands the song, appreciation grows. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Delhi, Jayant Chaudhary, Kuchipudi, Performing arts, Rangapravesham Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ilesha-singhs-kuchipudi-debut-charms-delhis-political-elite/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ilesha-singhs-kuchipudi-debut-charms-delhis-political-elite/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.