Meri Kahani With Bhawana Somaaya

A distinguished and internationally renowned Kathak exponent who brings a track record in dance and academics as a holder of a Bachelors in Commerce, Masters in Dance (Gold Medalist) and has audited contemporary dance courses at York University, Toronto Canada. She is a rare combination of an accomplished performer, choreographer, visualizer, director, teacher, administrator and artist. A choreographer recognized for innovative presentations with the established Indian traditions represents the lineage of Kathak Gurus Nrityacharya Prahalad Das, Pt. Vijay Shankar & legendary Pt Birju Maharaj.  Being a Research Scholar, her long span career of 35 years in dance includes special field of research “Chaarani Ballad” singing, its manifestation and adaptation in Kathak performances which has finally resulted in a new addition to the arena of Kathak Dance “Chaarani Kathak for which She received Senior fellowship from Department of Culture, Government of India. This research is original in its kind and is viewed as