Back to Roots, Parshwanath Upadhye, TEDx Amity University, Parshwanath Upadhye, TEDx Amity University

A versatile Indian classical dancer, Natya Mayura awardee Mr. Parshwanath Upadhye has carved out a niche for himself today as one of the most soughtafter male dancers in the country. He is the winner of eight national awards, and an empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. In this talk, he performs Bharatanatyam, and speaks about classical dance not just being a form of entertainment but an alternate education system that is slowly disappearing. A versatile Indian classical dancer, Natya Mayura awardee Mr. Parshwanath Upadhye has carved out a niche for himself today as one of the most soughtafter male dancers in the country. He is the winner of eight national awards, and an empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Donning the mantle of teacher, he established the Upadhye School of Dance in 2010, and also heads Punyah Dance Company, a Bangalorebased dynamic dance company. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED