Beyond Destiny: The Life and Times of Subbudu

Book Details

• Author: Lada Guruden Singh
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: English
• Edition: 2005
• ISBN: 9788172763695
• Pages: 265 (Includes 37 B/W and 13 Color Illustrations)
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 5.5 cm
• Weight: 340 gm

About the Book:

• Title: Beyond Destiny
• This biography is the first detailed account of Subbudu, one of India's most renowned critics in the world of classical performing arts.
• Lada Guruden Singh has crafted this narrative through extensive interviews with India's leading musicians, dancers, and critics, offering a glimpse into Subbudu's journey.
• The book traces Subbudu's evolution from a rebellious child to an influential critic, juxtaposing his rise with the evolution of Indian classical arts post-independence.
• The narrative explores Subbudu's unwavering commitment to serving the arts, while offering a critique on the current state of music and dance in India, questioning its survival in mainstream media.
• The book captures the passion, struggles, and legacy of Subbudu, providing readers with a compelling account of his contribution to Indian classical arts.

About the Author:

• Lada Guruden Singh is a trained broadcast journalist and poet, with two published poetry collections: Split Ends and Where Must I Go.
• Apart from his poetic and journalistic endeavors, he is also a Bharatanatyam dancer.
• Lada has written for The Statesman, as well as for numerous national and international dance journals and websites.
• His multifaceted background contributes to the depth and authenticity of this biography.