Remona Evette Pereira from Karnataka's Mangaluru has entered the Golden Book of World Records by performing Bharatanatyam for 170 uninterrupted hours. She broke the previous record of 127 hours, set in 2023 by 16-year-old Sudhir Jagpath of Maharashtra. Remona achieved the feat on the morning of July 28, a week since she began her World Record quest.
Remona's dance began with prayers to Lord Ganesha in her college auditorium on the morning of July 21. She finished the marathon performance with a ballet recital and a prayer to Goddess Durga.
She prepared for this monumental feat by practising for five to six hours daily, starting 6:00 a.m. every morning before college, and till 9:00 p.m. in the evenings. She broke the world record by taking just a 15-minute break every three hours over seven days.
Remona received a medal and certificate from Manish Vishnoi, India representative of the Golden Book of Records. Her dance guru, Shrividya Muralidhar, told the media that she is bringing pride to the Tulu Nadu region and India.
Who is Remona Pereira?
Remona Pereira started learning dance at the age of three from her mother, who has a strong passion for classical arts. She has been performing for over 13 years under Shrividya Muralidhar in Yeyyadi, Mangaluru. Apart from Bharatanatyam, she is also trained in semi-classical, western, and contemporary dance forms. She is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student of St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University).
Remona lost her father at a young age and was raised by a single mother, who instilled a determination and strength that is evident in her dedication to dance today. Her recent World Record achievement was not the only time she earned recognition. In 2017, she was featured in the India Book of Records, Golden Book of Records (London), and the Bharat Book of Records.
Remona has also praise from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2022, she was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her outstanding achievements in the field of art and culture. She spoke to PM Modi about her early days in dance, her family's support, and her goal to take Indian culture and arts to the global stage.
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