At the forefront of the new generation of Kathak dancers, Akshobhya Bharadwaj represents the future of the ancient art form. Akshobhya started his career with Lok Nritya in very early age. His fondness towards Indian Dance Styles motivated him to choose Indian Classical Dance as his way to new Life. His abundant Talent and eagerness to master various Dance styles like Garhwali, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Chau (Orissa) was mere steppingstone towards his leap to evolve as a complete Artist. He not only adopted the dance styles also demonstrated his abilities significantly through his own and choreographed programs. He is a distinguished performer identified by INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS as Teacher & Performer to represent India at Malaysia and returned back to India post successfully completing his stint. He is also a guest faculty for Art Village, Mumbai, and catering to various special causes of society. He started his Kathak Career since he was 16. He started his education from Bhatkhande Hindustani Sangeet Mahavidyala under guidance of Guru Late Madhukar Anandji and then completed his advance education from Banaras Hindu University where he completed 3 Years Diploma. Along with this he also completed his Visarad in Kathak Dance and Classical Vocal Music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. Currently persuing his PHD from Sri Sri University, Cuttack
During this tenure he also got privilege of learning from The Kathak Samrat- Pandit Birju Maharaj and her lineage famous dancerSushri. Shashwati Sen in various workshops and programs. He also completed his three years diploma honours in guidance of Pandit Krishna Mohan Mishra, elder son of Pandit Shambhu Maharaj from Rashtriya Kathak Kendra, New Delhi in Kathak as well as Vocal music and Pakhawaj.He also acted in various stage performances conducted by National School of Drama. He had been an active performer as well as Choreographer and always been appreciated for his work on every stage he performed. He also performed at International Platforms and represented India in countries like Malaysia, Srilanka, Denmark, Thailand, Bangladesh. He has been defined by his viewers as “absolutely brilliant performer”, “one of the best todays,” “stunning” and “exemplary. He has received national and international acclaim which recognize his excellence as a performer and choreographer. His accolades cannot be summed up just by his International Standard performances with Pt. Birju Maharaj. Also won a prestigious award. Conferred with Nrtiyacharya Award under ‘Young Teacher Award 2020’ by International Institutions in collaboration with Malaysian Government. Have also bagged Top 100 Iconic Educators & Artists 2021 awardacross countries sponsored by Rhythm Group.
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