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Kathaakar KATHAAKAR is a Dance Company established by Pooja Bhatt and Tushar Bhatt, the well known Kathak Duo from Bengaluru, India. Specialized in Kathak dance. S. A.

Our gurus Smt. Pooja Bhatt & Shri. Tushar Bhatt are the pioneers in the field of Kathak, trained in both Lucknow & Jaipur Gharanas. They set the perfect balance between traditional art & modern
visualization and are known for their creative and energetic
choreographies and performances worldwide. The dancing couple is the recipient of prestigious national awards like “Nataraja Shakuntala Dance Couple Award” by attandance, "Kala Sreshta Award”, “Youth Icon Award” & “YuvaKala sreshta Award”,
to name a few. The couple have received worldwide acclaim for their spectacular performances and teaching techniques. Their experience in the field of Kathak spans for more than 4
decades. The dancing couple have striven against many odds in building their full time careers from scratch in the field of Kathak and aim to teach, perform, & promote Indian Classical Arts. The duo has performed in many prestigious
festivals held in India and abroad, to mention a few:
U. A., Canada, U. K., Malaysia, Europe, South Africa, Re-Union Islands, Indonesia, Singapore, U. E., etc.

On this Auspicious Day of Guru Poornima we are delighted to extend a very warm and humble invitation on behalf of Kathaa...
29/07/2026

On this Auspicious Day of Guru Poornima we are delighted to extend a very warm and humble invitation on behalf of Kathaakar Dance Company & Institution to the auspicious occasion of ”Kathak RangManch Pravesh” marking the Solo debut of our talented student, Riddhi Gupta.

Join us as we witness the culmination of years of dedication and relentless practice, as Riddhi takes center stage with grace and finesse, weaving captivating tales through the art of Kathak under the guidance of her Gurus Smt. Pooja Bhatt ji & Shri Tushar Bhatt ji, accompanied by India’s finest musicians.

Your presence would add immense joy to this milestone in Riddhi’s artistic journey. We look forward to welcoming you 💐

Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Time: 4:30pm onwards.

Venue: New Horizon Engineering College Auditorium, Bellandur, Bengaluru.

Happy Guru Purnima to all 🙏💐

Warm Regards,
Kathaakar

Kathaakar proudly presents the Second Chapter of the “Kathaakar Baithak Series”, featuring a Solo Kathak recital with a ...
25/06/2026

Kathaakar proudly presents the Second Chapter of the “Kathaakar Baithak Series”, featuring a Solo Kathak recital with a live music ensemble by Darsana Dinesh, disciple of Guru Smt. Pooja Bhatt and Guru Shri Tushar Bhatt.

Rooted in the traditional Baithak format, this intimate gathering celebrates the essence of Indian classical arts, creating a space where artists and rasikas come together to experience the joy of storytelling through rhythm, melody, and movement.

📍 Assetz 63 Degree East, Bengaluru
🗓 Sunday, 28 June 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM (Kindly arrive by 6:15 PM)

Entry is free and open to all.

We look forward to welcoming you 💐

Photography: Sourabh Raghunath



Meet our talented Kathaakar - Darsana Dinesh

Introduced to the world of dance during childhood, Darsana began her journey with Bharatanatyam. Years later, during the Covid period, she rediscovered her love for Kathak through online classes and has trained for six years under Gurus Smt. Pooja Bhatt and Shri Tushar Bhatt.

In addition to her dance pursuits, she has a successful career as a Product Manager, balancing her artistic passion with professional excellence.

Our Kathaakars stepped into their Kathak exams not just with preparation, but with passion, discipline, and love for the...
01/05/2026

Our Kathaakars stepped into their Kathak exams not just with preparation, but with passion, discipline, and love for the art. Proud of each one of you for showing up, giving your best, and honoring the tradition so beautifully. This is just the beginning 💃🏻🦋



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With great joy, we announce the beginning of Kathaakar’s “BAITHAK Performance Series”. A dedicated platform to nurture a...
25/02/2026

With great joy, we announce the beginning of Kathaakar’s “BAITHAK Performance Series”.
A dedicated platform to nurture and present Classical Art in its traditional form.

We are delighted to open the series with a
Duet Kathak Recital with Live Music Ensemble
by Diya Bhandary & Aradhya Dash,
disciples of Guru Smt. Pooja Bhatt & Guru Shri Tushar Bhatt.

Accompanying artistes:
Shri Ajay Singh — Tabla
Ms. Shreya Singh — Vocal & Harmonium
Smt. Pooja Bhatt — Padhant
Shri Tushar Bhatt — Padhant

Sunday, 1 March 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Kindly be seated by 6:15 PM)

Venue: Banquet Hall,
Adarsh Palm Retreat Apartments (Phase 3)

Do join us to encourage and bless the young artists on this special beginning.

Entry is free & open to all.

Kathaakar is pleased to present a One-of-a-Kind Exclusive Music Workshop for Kathak Practitioners, led by Renowned Class...
22/01/2026

Kathaakar is pleased to present a One-of-a-Kind Exclusive Music Workshop for Kathak Practitioners, led by Renowned Classical Singer Shri Raghupati Jha.

Open to Kathak practitioners of all levels.

📩 DM or comment “WORKSHOP” to register.

This focused session will help dancers:
• Respond naturally to live singing.
• Dance with the voice, not just counts.
• Understand ragas used in Kathak and their influence on movement, timing, and expression.
-to list a few.

⏰ Sunday, 8 February 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Adarsh Palm Retreat, Bellandur, Bengaluru
Fees: ₹500

Limited seats | Prior registration required

As one year takes a graceful spin into the next, we pause with gratitude 🙏 Thank you for every clap, every step, and eve...
01/01/2026

As one year takes a graceful spin into the next, we pause with gratitude 🙏 Thank you for every clap, every step, and every shared moment. Here’s to a year of deeper rhythm and brighter stories ✨
Happy New Year 2026 from our Kathaakar family 🙏🌅

#2026

23/12/2025

Kathaakar Festival 2025 🎊
Not just a performance but a legacy in motion🌟
Under the able guidance of Guru Smt. Pooja Bhatt & Guru Shri Tushar Bhatt 🙏

A decade of Dreams, Devotion, and Dance. As Kathaakar celebrates its 10th Year of official establishment, our hearts are...
26/10/2025

A decade of Dreams, Devotion, and Dance.
As Kathaakar celebrates its 10th Year of official establishment, our hearts are filled with gratitude. We humbly bow to the infinite grace of the Almighty and the guiding light of our great Gurus, whose blessings fuel every step we take 🙏

To honor this monumental journey, we invite you to celebrate our legacy with us.

Kathaakar Festival 2025: COMING SOON

Get ready for the biggest celebration of art, culture, and storytelling 🎊




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Kathaakar, Adarsh Palm Retreat, Bellandur
Bangalore
560103

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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