Often considered a divine dancer, this Odissi danseur is known the world over for taking his audiences into an ethereal journey to the ancient temples of Lord Jagannath through his powerful Odissi performances.

There are some people we meet by chance and they remain in our lives forever; just like the popular saying goes, “People meet if they have to, God makes people meet”. For me, this did come true, but I only came to realise it recently after almost 20 years.

In the entertainment world, it is said that one success gets you another, one hit song gets you another hit song and one connection leads to another bigger connection.

For those who feel that classical dancers cannot go beyond mythology, here is an artiste who has joined the crusade to save humankind by addressing social issues through her dance.

Bollywood has truly gone global, what with Indian or films based in India winning at international award ceremonies each year. Be it the Oscars or the Cannes films festival, Bollywood has arrived.

Each year on the occasion of International Dance Day, I do a grand show where my students from all over India meet to witness Jesse Randhawa and me dance, and are also part of the show.

What began as a hobby to keep fit, gradually transformed into a passion for dancer Shallu Jindal, who plunged into the depths of Kuchipudi to surface with plans for a full-fledged dance academy.

I have been doing back-to-back shows ever since I was 16-years-old. Quite often my students and admirers ask me the preparation that goes into the one such performance.

The month of May is when Bollywood rules the Cannes red carpet every year.

Kathak dance shows are common in India; many dance teachers and gurus have had performances of their style for decades now.