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Maulik & Ishira
The renowned Kathak dancers, Maulik Shah and Ishira Parikh stand apart amongst the foremost classical dancers of India not only for their exceptional command and authority over their medium and their innovative approach to presentation. They embody the new spirit in the field of Indian classical dance. Not only as dancers but also as choreographers, they have displayed their creative excellence. Their choreographic endeavours reflect the synthesis of the highest level of sensitivity and intelligence. They have attracted newer and larger audiences to Kathak dance through their productions. Considering their outstanding contribution to Kathak Dance the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi has awarded them the prestigious “Akademi Puraskar”. Maulik and Ishira have been designated by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The Central Production Center (CPC), New Delhi, has recorded their "Roopmati Baz Bahadur" production for a nationwide telecast. They have performed in more than 40 countries They are recipients of many prestigious awards such as the ‘Gaurav Puruskaar,' among many others. This is just a snippet of their multiple achievements and contributions to the field of dance.Gallery
Artists
Jigna Dixit
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Jigna Dixit, a dynamic young Kathak dancer lights up the stage with her charm and enthusiasm. She is trained under the renowned Kathak duo Guru Shri Maulik Shah – Guru Shri Ishira Parikh from Ahmedabad. Her initial training was under the Late Shri Dharamshibhai Shah from Bhavnagar. She is honoured with a Nritya Vilasini award by the Nrithyathi foundation. She also performed at a famous worldwide production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ by Pt. Birju Maharaj & Shri Saswati Sen.
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Kathanki & Mansi
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Kathanki Kathanki is learning Bharatnatyam for 19 years. Completed her Nritya Alankaar in Bharatnatyam from Gandharva Mahavidhyalaya under the guidance of Guru Smt. Kashmira Trivedi. Graduated from Nalanda Dance Research Centre under the guidance of Padmabhushan Dr Kanak Rele, Mumbai. She has been trained in Kathak and Kuchipudi as well. She is trained professionally in various dance forms, advanced contemporary and aerial training with very well-known Master Terence Lewis. Currently opened an institution called Kathanki Institute Of Arts. Mansi Mansi Karani, a soulful Bharatnatyam dancer has completed her graduation in Bharatnatyam from the prestigious Nalanda Nrityakala Mahavidyalaya (Mumbai). She is…
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Kadam Parikh
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Kadam Parikh is a striking young Kathak dancer making his mark in the field of Kathak dance. He is a senior disciple of world-renowned Kathak exponents Maulik & Ishira Parikh. Their able tutelage and mentoring have groomed him into a fine artist.
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Jaimil Joshi
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Jaimil Joshi is a polymath who is associated with varied fields. Fashion choreography is his primary interest. He loves folk dancing and has performed internationally. His main profession currently is that of a Radio producer where he is involved in the entire process right from the conceptualization to the final distribution. Being connected with such diverse fields and having come across numerous different types of people, he can look into their mindsets and easily emote their feelings in his work. In Abhivyakti edition 3 he is showcasing ‘Life in a Closet’.
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Jignesh Surani
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Jignesh Surani is the director of The Tandav Nartan Institute of Classical Dance in Rajkot, where he promotes and teaches the Bharatnatyam dance form. He has over 20 years of experience as a professional Bharatnatyam performer and choreographer, having started his journey as a dancer at Darpana Academy in Ahmedabad. Jignesh holds an MPA from Upasana College of Performing Arts and has also earned an Alankar in Bharatnatyam. Under the guidance of Gurushree Vaibhav Arekar of Sankhya Dance Company in Mumbai, he honed his skills as a Bharatnatyam dancer. Jignesh has performed nationally and internationally, and in 2019, he choreographed…
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Sonal Bhargav
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Sonal Bhargav is inspired by the saying “Art is the life itself, a way to wisdom….”. More than 30 years of learning & teaching in Bharatnatyam helped her to express art aesthetically on stage. A learner, a teacher & mentor to many, she strives to bring our hidden mythological stories to youth & society in form of storytelling weaved in Indian classical dance & thematic presentations. Sonal Bhargav has performed in Abhivyakti 2018 with Gujarati literature written by famous five Gujarati poets. In Edition III of Abhivyakti, she brings ‘Lakshamana’, a story of a woman who dares to question, Shree…
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Shraddha Brahmbhatt
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Shraddha Brahmbhatt will be presenting a Kathak performance with her two daughters, Pankhi and Pari, titled ‘Mohara’, based on a short story written by her husband, Jignesh Brahmbhatt. They are well-trained Kathak dancers mentored by Guru Shree Maulikbhai Shah and Smt. Ishiraben Parikh. Jignesh Brahmbhatt is a well-established short story writer of Gujarati literature and the mother-daughter trio has often performed in his stories in the past. Shraddha’s two daughters – Pankhi & Pari are very passionate about Kathak and contemporary dance forms along with literature, painting and singing.
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