A Muslim girl will perform the classical dance form Kathakali at the Kerala Kalamandalam here, for the first time in 95 years since the deemed university was first established in 1930.

Sabri, 16-year-old daughter of photographer Nizam Ammas, will be performing the 'Krishna vesham' — her favourite — when she makes her debut on the Kalamandalam stage along with several of her classmates in the evening.

The 16-year-old said that her "dream was going to become a reality" and that it was difficult to find words to express her excitement.

"I am happy I am getting to perform the dance that I always wanted to," she added.

Sabri, whose day starts at 4.30 am and ends 12 hours later at the institute, is excited to be there and intends to pursue a career in dance, especially Kathakali.

She is als

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