Tandav is loosely based on House of Cards One of the criticised scenes shows a university play in which Hindu god Shiva talks about "azadi" (freedom), which is a controversial term in India.

The Dance of Shiva at the Nehru Centre featured Bharatanatyam, narrative connections by Sanjukta Ghosh, and Jonathan Mayer's sitar renditions. The event included a mental wellness discussion and a ...