India, Oct. 25 -- Actor-filmmaker Rituparna Sengupta says music and dance connect her with the divine. On a recent visit to Lucknow, where she performed at the Kali Bari Temple's foundation day celebrations, she tells us how dedicating her dance to Maa Kali "fulfilled her spiritually".

"The whole idea of the temple dance is very important to me. Temples are always adorned with dancing figures and carvings, so it's always been part of that culture. They say that through music, dance, and songs, you reach out to the Almighty. The divine connection happens when you express yourself through your talents and art," says Sengupta.

She adds, "It's great to perform in a temple atmosphere where the audience truly appreciates, cares for, and respe...