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Manan Luthra

(He/Him)
Sydney
As seen in: The New York Times, Aol, Fixing the Future, The Boston Globe, ArtsHub Australia, Indian Link, scenestr
Covers:  Culture, Sports, Education, Politics, History, Diverse & Ethnic Affairs
Writer. Actor. POC. Laughs at his own jokes (so you don't have to).

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Manan Luthra is a freelance writer and Founder and Editor of State of the Art Media. He has written for The New York Times and the Indian Link Media Group, covering topics like sport, LGBT justice, and community affairs. He is also a media law academic at Sydney University, with an interest in defamation law and digital cultures.

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Love, Actually: ‘In Five Arrows’ by Christopher Gurusamy

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By Manan Luthra
| Indian Link Verified
Reading Time: 3 minutes Christopher Gurusamy’s 5 Arrows is a work of extraordinary precision and emotional clarity. Rooted deeply in the traditions of Bharatanatyam, 5 Arrows is a vivid demonstration of classical Indian dance’s ability to function as narrative architecture. Choreographed and performed by Gurusamy and performed as part of Sydney Dance Company‘s INDance 2026, he proves himself not only a formidable dancer, but an artist with a deep understanding of the form’s expressive language.
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The Bridge: inside the new program revamping music education in Australian schools

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By Manan Luthra
| ArtsHub Australia Verified
Not-for-profit education organisation The Song Room has launched a new music education program. Titled The Bridge, it places contemporary music creators in primary school classrooms, with the goal of improving access to music-making experiences for children while also creating new career paths for artists. The program, which has been rolled out in five schools across Australia so far, aims to fill a crucial gap in primary learning.
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Review: The Lion King @ Capitol Theatre (Sydney)

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By Manan Luthra
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'The Lion King' romps into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre with stunning visuals and slick design, but its roar could be stronger. Nearly three decades after its Broadway debut, 'The Lion King' remains one of musical theatre’s most loved productions. Now playing at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, this return season proves why it is a global phenomenon: it transforms a beloved animated film into something richer, stronger and more theatrical than its source material.
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Writing the Kids Page for Indian Link!

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