Hyderabad hosts free Kathak workshop on Dr Puru Dadhich’s birth anniversary

A free Kathak workshop organised by Naad Bhed – The Dance Studio drew nearly 160 students and teachers in Hyderabad. Held to commemorate Dr Puru Dadhich’s 88th birth anniversary, the event featured rare compositions and celebrated the rich heritage of Kathak.

Hyderabad: Archana Misra, Founder & Director of Naad Bhed – The Dance Studio, hosted a free and open-to-all Kathak workshop — an initiative unprecedented in the city’s history.

The workshop was organised as part of the 88th Birth Anniversary celebrations of legendary Kathak Guru Dr Puru Dadhich (Founder of the Dadheech Shaili of Kathak and Recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, Padma Shri, Kalidas Samman, etc Natavari Kathak Nritya Academy.

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The sessions were led by Dr Dyuti Pandya, Assistant Professor at Parul University. She taught rare Kavitts composed by Dr Puru Dadhich and Pandit Sundarlal Ganganiji.

An overwhelming response was received, with nearly 160 Kathak students and teachers from diverse institutions participating. The event marks the largest-ever free Kathak workshop in Hyderabad–Secunderabad, celebrating tradition while inspiring the next generation of dancers.