CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR

Sri Nidheesh Kumar has a diploma and post diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation, and has had the opportunity to play and perform several powerful, lead characters like Vali, Sugriva, Indra and Ravana in many of Smt Rukmini Devi’s productions. Nidheesh has been noticed and highly praised for his larger-than-life stage presence and immense dedication to the art form.

MALE SINGER & NATTUVANAR

A person of inspirational high caliber, Sri Balakrishnan has tremendous knowledge in his field, which has made him a storm and unique personality among many in the performing arts network. He continues to be a source of inspiration to the many splendid musicians and dance choreographers he has touched.

KATHAKALI ARTIST

Sri Kesavan Kundalayar is a well reputed kathakali artist of great caliber. He has studied this art form since the age of 12, and underwent formal training with several gurus and notably in P. S. V. Natya Sangham (Arya Vaidyasala Kottakkal). As an artist who holds the traditions of kathakali in its purest form, Sri. Kesavan has received several accolades to his merit. His artistry and passion towards the arts helps preserve kathakali artistry even today.

BHARATANATYAM DANCER

Sri. Arun Sankar is an ex-faculty member of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai (an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Culture). After completing his post-graduation, Arun went on to become the youngest faculty in the history of Kalakshetra and was conferred the ‘T S Parthasarathy Award’ by Madras Music Academy in 2007.  He is also a recipient of the prestigious Central Government scholarship for Arts/Dance constituted by the Government of India and had also served as the Head of Department of Performing Arts with the Alliance University, Bangalore.