In India, dance is synonymous to a form of expression, be it anger as is expressed in the ‘Tandava Nrutya’ or the subtle gestures in Mohiniyattam, Odishi and other classical dance forms. Each state has its own folk dance which upheld its own traditional forms like the Bahngra and Gidda of Punjab, Bihu dance of Assam, Garbha in Gujarat, Chhau dance of West Bengal. The country has been a home to many exceptionally talented classical as well as contemporary dancers. In Bollywood, we have seen marvelous dancers like Saroj Khan, Shiamak Davar and Prabhudeva. There are many artists who have made a name for themselves in the world of contemporary dance like Ashley Lobo, Terence Lewis and Uday Shankar. Many of these famous Indian dancers have come up with their own dance academies to train the young budding dancers. Here we bring to you their inspiring life stories on how they braved financial obstacles and social opposition but never lost sight of their dreams. Explore through our collection of biographies of these famous Indian dancers to know more about their works and achievements, timelines and some interesting facts and trivia related to their lives.
