28th Vasantotsava 2026: An Evening of Kathak and Hindustani Classical Music at Kamani Auditorium (3 February)

Prabhakar Kashyap is a Hindustani classical vocalist performing with brother Diwakar as Kashyap Bandhu. Trained under Pt. Rajan-Sajan Mishra, they specialize in khayal and semi-classical music

Divakar Kashyap is a Hindustani classical vocalist (Banaras Gharana), performing as Kashyap Bandhu with his brother. Awarded Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2020), he teaches at Indira Kala

Piyush Chauhan is a Jaipur Gharana Kathak dancer trained at Kathak Kendra under Rajendra Gangani. Known for footwork and chakkars, he performs with Preeti Sharma as "Piyush-Preeti" and teaches.

Tulani Kayani Skeef is a London-based Kathak dancer and teacher with SBDC. Trained in ballet and Kathak, she blends contemporary styles and will tour India solo in 2026.

Jayashree Acharya is a Lucknow Gharana Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer trained under Birju Maharaj. Founder of Rasik Performing Arts, she performs and teaches globally.

Kadamb founder Kumudini Lakhia, a Padma Bhushan Kathak dancer, shaped the art for 70+ years through performance, teaching, and innovation at her Ahmedabad center since 1964.

Shinjini Kulkarni is a Kathak dancer trained under Pt. Birju Maharaj, performing globally and at Vasant-Utsava. A history graduate, she co-founded Sai Shinjini Academy and collaborates with LayaCurry.

Paramita Maitra, a Kolkata-based Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer, trains under Pandit Birju Maharaj. Secretary of Nrityangan Kathak Kendra, she performs, teaches, and organizes festivals to

Rajendra Gangani is a Kathak maestro of Jaipur Gharana, trained by his father. He performs globally, choreographs works like Leele-Varnam, and has won awards including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.