Ms. Mukta Joshi
Kathak Dancer.

Q.Tell us something about yourself ?
A. I am a B.Com. Graduate from Mumbai University. I have also done my L.L.B. from Mumbai University.
First I was trained by my Guru Dr. Rajkumar Ketkar (Lucknow Gharana).
Now I have successfully completed the ninth year title degree, which is known as 'Nrityalankar' from Gandharva Mandal Miraj under my Guru Dr. Padmashree Roshan Kumari (Jaipur Gharana).

Q. Since when have you been in this field? What are your special interest relating to your profession?
A. I was working as an Advocate in Thane district court for 4 years; after I realized that my interest is only in dance I left my job. I am in the dance field from 1978 but I started my dance class in 1992.
My special interests are dance and music only.

Q. Tell us about the achievements in this field?
A. I have not only achieved name and fame from dance but also peace of mind, job satisfaction and enjoyment.
I was the first to score first class in entire Maharashtra in Kathak Dance where Guru Tirathram Azad and Guru Sushree Damayanti Joshi were the examiners.
I was also awarded by I.T.C. in Nagpur.

Q. In your career who has been your inspiration to give the best to this field?
A. Dancing is in my blood. My family members first inspired me as my father and mother were into music. My sister has done M.A. in music.
My Guruji Dr. Padmashree Roshan Kumari (Jaipur Gharana) is my inspiration till date.

Q. What is your future plans?
A. To train all my students and all those interested in Kathak dance to help them achieve peace of mind and satisfaction.

Q. What advice would you offer to a new comer entering into this field?
A. You are always welcome into this field to enjoy the art of dance. Your devotion to kathak will give you peace of mind, satisfaction and enjoyment.

Q. Any message to the Thaneites?
A. Enjoy Dance, Enjoy Life.

As told to Thaneweb.com