“I lost my leg, but I never lost my will to dance.” How Sudha Chandran returned to the stage after losing a leg

Bharatanatyam dancer Sudha Chandran's life irrevocably changed at 16 after a bus accident led to the amputation of her right leg. Despite immense pain and doubt, she embraced the Jaipur Foot and relentlessly trained. Her triumphant 1984 comeback performance stunned audiences, proving resilience and artistic brilliance can overcome profound loss, inspiring millions across India.

“I lost my leg, but I never lost my will to dance.” How Sudha Chandran returned to the stage after losing a leg
Bharatanatyam dancer Sudha Chandran's life irrevocably changed at 16 after a bus accident led to the amputation of her right leg. Despite immense pain and doubt, she embraced the Jaipur Foot and relentlessly trained. Her triumphant 1984 comeback performance stunned audiences, proving resilience and artistic brilliance can overcome profound loss, inspiring millions across India.