Olimalar's founder realised how much she'd have benefited from these lessons growing up
“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
The foundation is committed to creating a nonjudgmental, inclusive space that nurtures creativity and encourages cultural exchange. Driven by a sense of social responsibility, Thudippu actively works to platform talented artists from marginalized communities and underrepresented art forms—those often left unsupported by mainstream art institutions.
“I never thought I'd be able to dance at this age. I have great fun learning a new
Read on, to know more about the seven-year journey of Thudippu. In this conversation, Anjali reflects on the social, financial, and emotional realities of building a small arts organisation in Kerala, and why creating a safe space can itself become a quiet act of resistance.
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