I am a Professional dancer based out of India, Jharkhand. My Specializes in Kathak dance. I belong to the long lineage of Lucknow Gharana. I started my dance at the age of 10 years. I have achieved the title of "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER" for most kathak dance spins in one minute and also achieved the title of "INDIA BOOK OF RECORD". I am a disciple of Padmavibhushan of Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji. I have obtained a Post-graduation certificate course in Kathak dance from Kalashram (A Institute of Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji) and also done my Prabhakar degree in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. I have performed in the various platform in India and abroad also both as a soloist and as a part of the guru's repertory.
I have given Kathak performances in many dance festivals in different states. Like- Khajuraho (M.P), Bihar Utsav, World culture festival, International India Classical Dance festival, Sadhna Festivals, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mahakumbh ( Allahabad), Diksha: Guru Shishya Parampara organized by IGNCA, Raas Vilass by Purvai, Ganga Nrityotsava in Varanasi, Durga Rang Mahotsava for Arjun Mishra Award, Ghat-sandhya by Govt of Varanasi etc. I have worked for Doordarshan- Delhi, DD Bharti, Bihar govt., Jharkhand govt., Delhi’s govt., IGNCPA- Delhi, ONGC- Delhi, and NDMC- Delhi. I have also performed in WCF (world culture festivals) & Vigyan Bhawan in front of Rajnath Singh (Home Minister).
I have been awarded Navodita Pratibha Samman, Guru Shiromani Samman by Vice President of Qatar, Pt. Arjun Mishra award by Pt. Anuj Mishra ji etc. I am fortunate to get the opportunity to work with many renowned artists: Legendary Kathak maestro Padmavibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj ji, Saswati Sen, Guru Shikha Khare, Rachna Yadav ji etc.
Worked for Theatre :
I have also worked with Mahendra Mewati - renowned artist of National School of Drama (NSD). I have choreographed many dance sequences and scenes in various projects under the direction of the Arvind Singh. I have choreographed many dance sequences and scenes in various projects under the direction of the same artist. I have choreographed Devdas, Poos ki Raat, Crime & Punishment, Assi Baheria (Based on Banaras), Katha ek Kans ki, Rudali, Right or Wrong, Rudaali, Seedhiyan, etc.
Interviews:-
Given interview on Guinness world record for Hindustan live, Dainik Jagran, Navbharat times.
Given interview on Guinness world record for LIVE 24 channel.
Given interview on preservation of Indian classical dance, art & culture for the reputed newspaper Hindustan.
Given interview on NAV DURGA production for popular newspaper Danik Jagran.
Given Interview on Judgement for Talent heart show in newspaper Abhinav India, Pratinidhi Today.
Given interview on SHIV-TANDAV to NEWS 24 channel.
Given interview about Ramleela Program performed by my team to LIVE 24.
Given interview on NAV DURGA production choreographed by me to the channel LIVE TODAY, NYOOOZ, BADHTE KADAM, A- ONE NEWS, DP NEWS, NEWS STUDIO 18, HARYANA UDAY, NATIONAL NEWS etc.