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International Dance Day: From Prajakta Mali to Nupur Daithankar, here's a look at the TV actresses who are classical dancers

Last updated on - Apr 29, 2019, 15:06 IST
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International Dance Day: From Prajakta Mali to Nupur Daithankar, here's a look at the TV actresses who are classical dancers

From being a trained classical dancer to receiving various scholarships and awards, these TV actresses have mastered the art of dancing. On the occasion of International Dance Day, here's a look at the Marathi TV divas who are trained dancers.

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Prajakta Mali

Prajakta Mali, the actress who hosts comedy reality show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra, is professionally trained in Bharatnatyam. The actress has completed her Arangetram and Visharad in Bharatnatyam. Also, she is awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Ministry of Culture for higher studies in Bharatnatyam. (Photo: Instagram)

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Urmila Kothare

Urmila Kothare is a true dancing diva. She has a post-graduation degree in Kathak. Not just Kathak, the actress is also trained in 'Aerial Silk', a unique dance form. She also runs a dance academy teaching Kathak to young female aspirants. (Photo: Instagram)

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Nupur Daithankar

Baaji fame Nupur Daithankar has completed her Masters in Performing Arts from Mumbai University. The young actress is also the recipient of a national scholarship, which is given under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and is also the winner of awards like ‘Nrityaratna’, ‘Aikelavya Award’ and ‘Tarang Padma’ to name a few. The actress is also a certified examiner for the dance exams, which are being conducted by the group Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and also the faculty member of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. (Photo: Instagram)

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Sukanya Mone

Veteran actress Sukanya Mone, who plays the role of Mai in the show Ghadge And Suun, is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer. The actress recently completed her Aarangnetram in the popular classical dance form and that too after a gap of 28 years. (Photo: Instagram)

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Samruddhi Kelkar

The versatile actress from Lakshmi Sadaiva Mangalam is also a trained classical dancer. The actress has been learning the Kathak dance form since her childhood days and completed Kathak Visharad in the year 2018. Apart from being a classical dancer, Samruddhi is also training herself in the dance forms like Lavni, Western, Hip-Hop and Bollywood. (Photo: Instagram)

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