Indian student dances her way into the record books with 170-hour Bharatanatyam Marathon
“Bharatanatyam is a difficult dance form, yet Remona danced for 170 hours with limited rest—something nearly impossible for most,” Manish Vishnoei said, quoting Deccan Herald.
Indian student Remona Evette Pereira has stunned the world with a record-breaking 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance, earning her a prestigious spot in the Golden Book of World Records and setting social media abuzz with admiration.
Known as the ‘golden girl’, the 21-year-old Mangalorean is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student at St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. Her extraordinary feat began on July 21 and concluded on July 28 at the college’s Robert Sequeira Hall, where she performed the traditional Indian dance for 10,200 minutes, taking only 15-minute breaks every three hours.
Remona shattered the previous record of 127 hours, set by Sudhir Jagtap, surpassing it by over 40 hours — a landmark moment for the classical dance world.
Following the performance, Manish Vishnoei, head of the Golden Book of World Records, presented her with a Certificate of Excellence, praising her endurance and discipline.
“Bharatanatyam is a difficult dance form, yet Remona danced for 170 hours with limited rest—something nearly impossible for most,” he said, as quoted by Deccan Herald.
Pereira’s dedication to Bharatanatyam began at the age of 3. In 2023, she received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian honor for children, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a conversation with her, Modi asked how she maintained her motivation. Pereira credited her mother, Gladis Celine, as her unwavering source of inspiration.
“I stood by her through every challenge and moment of triumph,” her mother said. “Seeing her dream come true fills my heart with pride.”
Clips of Remona’s performance have gone viral, with viewers around the globe applauding her artistic dedication, stamina, and love for Indian classical arts.
