As far back as I can remember I
have been fascinated by dance, and fortune and circumstances have come
together to provide the opportunities to pursue my passion. While still
a child I decided to devote myself to Kathak and move to Delhi, where
home was close to the Kathak Kendra, made it possible for me to realise
my dream. I started learning Kathak at the age of eleven and trained initially
with Smt. Reba Vidyarthi whose rogorous training in the basics of Kathak
moulded and shaped me and taught me the language of the form. Later, I
came under the tutelage of Pandit Birju Maharaj. I have trained with this
great master ever since. His expert guidance in all aspects of Kathak,
his profound art and understanding of the tradition, have been critical
in my formation as a dancer and continue to be a source of my energy and
inspiration. With my gurus I belong to the Lucknow Gharana which defines
a style with lyrical grace and technical percision.