Awards & Accolades

    • 2023
      7th Dr.Sarojini Naidu International Award for Working Women for her contribution to Performing Arts
    • 2021
      “Gurugram Women Achiever during pandemic Time” for helping students and adults struggling with mental health issues due to pandemic through her therapeutic dance sessions.
    • 2019
      Received Sur Sangam Excellence award for Performing Arts.
    • 2019 -2021
      Headed the prestigious Sriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra,New Delhi as Principal.
    • 2018
      Cleared the Grade 8 Performance Arts exam with Distinction.
      Completed her training in Kathakali Make-up.
      2018
      Performed “Soul” an original chorography blending Rumi poems and Kathak at the prestigious dance congress organized by International Dance Council, inAthens Greece.
    • 2017
      Awarded “Veer Durga Das Matri Shakti Award” by Mehrangarh Museum Trust.
    • 2016
      Performed at ‘Maashra’ an evening hosted by noted filmmaker Raja Muzaffar Ali, on the death anniversary of famous Persian poet RUMI.
    • 2011 onwards
      Conducting Dance Drama Workshops for British Council Library
      : Examiner for CBSE
      : Presentation, design and choreography of
      :Multimedia pageants/ Events Cultural presentations Artistic fashion pageants Product launches
      Opening and closing ceremonies Sports Events & Curriculum designing for Music, Dance, Art and Physical Education for various schools across India
    • 2008
      Conferred with a Ph.D Music degree for her thesis on “Relationship between Kathak,Shri Krishna and Shringarik Tumri”, in 2008 by Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur.
    • 2007-till date
      Taking DRAMA workshops for kids, young adults and adults on regular basis for various organizations.
    • 2004 onwards
      Regular examiner for Akhil Bharatiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Mandal.
    • 2002
      Awarded the “Yuva Puraskaar” by the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy.
      2002
      Member of Nrityagram Faculty, Bangalore.
    • 2001

      Performance at Kamani Auditorium, Delhi on the occasion of Udayshankar Centenary Festival.

      : Performance in Kathmandu and Dharan (Nepal) organised by ICCR (Govt. of India).

      : Performed in Jodhpur in a programme organised by R.S.N.A. for encouraging Young Artist.

    • 2000

      Selected to perform in “Kal Ke Kalakaar” organized by Gujrat Sangeet Natak Academy at Idar.

      :Performance at Modhera Millenium Festival with Kadamb repertory.

      :Performance at Khajuraho Festival with Kadamb repertory.

      :Invited to perform on the Birthday of H.H. Gaj Singhji at Ali Akbar Hall, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.

    • 1999
      Performance in Habitate Centre, Delhi, with Kadamb repertory.
      1999/2000/2002
      Yuva Samaroh” at Jodhpur, Jaipur, Sadulpur, Chidawa, Pilani, Jalore, Bikaner, Sujangarh, Sardarshahar and Pali respectively.
    • 1998

      Awarded Rajasthan Sangeet Nagak Academy (RSNA) state level scholarship.

      :Performance at Konark Festival, Orissa, with Kadamb repertory.

      1998-2001

      Member of “Kadamb” Faculty, Ahmedabad.

      :Conducted Kathak Workshop, “ULHAAS 99” for SPIC-MACAY in Ahmedabad.

      Taught and Choreographed at different levels of KADAMB, Kids- Beginners and Elementary, Adults- Beginners and Basic Elementary. Assisted Elementary, Basic Intermediate and Intermediate levels.

      : Performed in various KADAMB Repertory Company pieces and choreographed by guru Padmshree.Smt Kumudini Lakhia.

    • 1997
      Financial Assistance by Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur for 3 years.
    • 1996
      Selected in the solo performers panel of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy (RSNA).
    • 1995
      Selected as a student of “NRITYA GRAM” establised by Protima Gauri Bedi in Bangalore for Kathak Gurukul.
    • 1994
      Received Appreciation Certificate for her Kathak performance on Republic Day by Collector, Jodhpur.
      1994-1995
      U.G.C. Films – Kathak I & II televised on National Network .
    • 1993

      Got the prestigious National Scholarship of C.C.R.T. (Govt. of India), New Delhi.

      : Won First Prize in Solo Dance Open Competition organized by Mehrangarh Museum Trust on the even of Jodhpur Foundation Day.

      : Appreciation Certificate by Vikas Institution (Raj.)
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      1993
      Performance recorded & televised from Delhi Doordarshan (August).
    • 1992

      Selected among 5 rising talents of the year in all art forms by Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur at State Level.

      : First Prize in All Rajasthan Solo Dance Competition organized by Durgabari Samiti.

      1992
      Performance recorded & Televised from Jaipur Doordarshan (March).
    • 1991
      Invited to the Faculty of Performing Arts, Baroda for giving a solo performance.
    • 1990- 1997
      Performed for various cultural festivals organized for promotion of Indian Classical dance in rural areas, by Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy.