Even now, the girls in the troupe return to their villages, and come back to Natyanjali only when a performance has been scheduled, which is hardly adequate. It has not been simple for Kumar. Emoting the bhavas was especially tough. Kumar also noticed that students suddenly became conscious about their appearance too. Their hair was styled professionally and dresses given more attention.
Students also say their personalities began to change subtly.
Their families and friends too began to perceive them differently. They were thrilled to see them on televison or on stage. They love listening to our experiences and stories of our travel, which are far more extensive than that of our siblings. Already there are at least one or two such similar dance troupes in Bangalore. However, Kumar feels it is best to limit himself to this one troupe, and be content with replacing dancers that retire with fresh talent.