Artist Martina Argada shared that the Prime Minister told them that their “performance was excellent.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, May 20, shared a video featuring five Italian women performing Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak to welcome him in Rome during his visit to Italy. He said it was wonderful to see Indian dance forms drawing global interest.
“Five Italians passionate about Indian dance, Svamini Atmananda Giri, Ms. Martina Meenakshi Argada, Ms. Lucrezia Maniscotti, Ms. Valeria Vespaziani, Ms. Rosella Fanelli performed ‘Trigalbandi’, which included Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak. It is wonderful to see Indian dance forms drawing global interest,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on X.
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Five Italians passionate about Indian dance, Svamini Atmananda Giri, Ms. Martina Meenakshi Argada, Ms. Lucrezia Maniscotti, Ms. Valeria Vespaziani, Ms. Rosella Fanelli performed ‘Trigalbandi’, which included Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak. It is wonderful to see Indian dance… pic.twitter.com/gWYKgNejBe
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2026
Speaking to IANS, artist Martina Argada shared that the Prime Minister told them that their “performance was excellent.”
“We are very thankful to the Indian Embassy in Rome for giving us the opportunity to perform in front of the Indian Prime Minister,” she added.
Kathak artist Rosella Fanelli said, “It was very nice for me and for my friends. We were waiting for a long time, so the emotions were very high. I consider this opportunity a very nice experience, and I hope we can meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India.”
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi visited the Colosseum in Rome, along with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. The Colosseum is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built and is situated in the historic centre of Rome. It was completed in 80 AD under the Flavian dynasty.
The iconic elliptical structure has been made from stone and concrete. It can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators who came to watch gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
Prior to that, Meloni warmly welcomed Prime Minister Modi to Italy as he arrived in Rome on Tuesday night (local time), during the final leg of his five-nation tour.
“Welcome to Rome, my friend,” she wrote on X.
Welcome to Rome, my friend! 🇮🇹🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/mUjFL4HIqY
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 19, 2026
Prime Minister Modi also attended a dinner hosted by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
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