Nayantara Kurma Parpia is the founder of Pune’s Tridhara Institute of kathak, which focuses on integrating Kathak with yoga besides placing a strong emphasis on Hindustani music.

4. Achhan Maharaj, Kathak: My father was a great dancer. He was known as Leh-Ke-Badshah. His wrist movements were wonderful. 5. Lachhu Maharaj: My uncle worked in Indian cinema for 40 years and ...