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Kalidasa’s Abhijnanashakuntalam

The Recognition of Shakuntala

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Kalidasa’s Abhijnanashakuntalam

By: Kalidasa, Lakshmi Lal - adaptation
Narrated by: Shobhana
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About this listen

The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala). English and Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa’s greatest play.

Music: Sriram Parasuram, 3 Brothers & a Violin

Text and Sanskrit verse translations: Laxmi Lal

Additional Vocals: Anuradha Sriram

Musicians: George Joseph, Viju Tambe, Rama Verma, Jolly Jose, Nihar Savala

Recorded at: Prerna, Chennai; Digi Sound Studios, Chennai; Gagangann, Mumbai

©2008 Karadi Tales (P)2008 Karadi Tales
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