Kala Chhaya was founded by Smt. Prabha Marathe( Gandabandh Shagird of Pt Birju Maharaj) in 1965, to promote the beautiful & lyrical style of Pt. Birju Maharajji.
🔹Established in 1965
🔸Founder Director: Guru Pta Prabha Marathe
🔹Kathak Training Centre | Lucknow Gharana
🔸2 Performing Spaces • 2 Studios
🔹Art Gallery
For Space Bookings or Enquiry
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📍Patrakar Nagar Pune 16 Kala Chhaya has over the last 40 years grown into a “Baniyan Tree”, encompassing various aspects of the art field. The institute offers courses in Kathak, Tabla, Hindustani vocal & Western music.
16/05/2026
✨Inauguration Ceremony✨
The Black Box Theatre –
✨KalaPrabha✨
by *Kalachhaya Cultural Centre*
A vibrant celebration of art and performance.
Session 3
🔹Opening Act by *New Breed Pune*
🔸Followed by an electrifying performance by *Strange Brew Band*
📅 Date: 17 May 2026
⏰ Time : 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 *Venue:* Kalachhaya Cultural Centre, Patrakar Nagar, Pune – 16
Begining of a beautiful artistic journey✨
🔺Invitees Only🔻
16/05/2026
✨*Inauguration Ceremony* ✨
The Black Box Theatre –
✨Kalaprabha✨
by Kalachhaya Cultural Centre
Session 2
🔸Toh Pahto Aahe* by IAPAR, Pune🔸
Performed by : Ashish Vaze
Directed by : Vidyanidhee Vanarase
📅 Date: 17 May 2026
⏰Time : 5.15pm to 6.30 pm
📍Venue:Kalachhaya Cultural Centre, Patrakar Nagar, Pune – 16
Begining to a beautiful artistic journey..!
🔺Invites only🔻
16/05/2026
✨Inauguration Ceremony✨
The Black Box Theatre – ✨Kalaprabha✨
by *Kalachhaya Cultural Centre*
Join us for a graceful morning celebrating art and tradition, featuring:
🔹An auspicious *Shehnai Recital by Namrata Gaikwad
🔸Kathak Performances:
Smt Rashmi Jangam Pandkad
Ms Aishwarya Naik
Smt Deepa Bakshi
Followed by a uniquie Open Mic for Dancers.
📅 Date: 17 May 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 Venue: Kalachhaya Cultural Centre, Patrakar Nagar, Pune – 16
Begining of new beautiful artistic journey..!
🔻Invitees Only🔺
14/05/2026
✨ We are delighted and overwhelmed to welcome
Ms Meghana Kunte as. the Chief Guest
for the inauguration of
‘कलाप्रभा’
The Black Box Theatre by Kalachhaya 🎭
Your gracious presence will make this new artistic journey even more special and memorable. ✨
📍 Kalachhaya Cultural Centre, Pune
📅 17 May 2026 | Sunday
🕙 10:00 AM
Invitees Only 🌿
02/05/2026
✨Krishna Dhwani✨— a celebration of ‘Muralidhar’s divine essence through dance.
Krishna is not just worshipped, but felt… as bhaav,bhakti, love, and the rhythm of life itself.
Premiered on 25 April 2026, at esteemed ‘Nritya Samidha Festival’ in the memories of our Guru Pta Prabha Marathe ji.
Concept & Choreography : Guru Rashmi Jangam Pandkar.
Photo Credits :
Stay tune for more to know about this production.
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Wishing you all a Happy International Dance Day ✨✨
“Taal Parikrama” – a very special production showcased by the senior students of Kalachhaya at ‘Nupurnaad’.
This production beautifully presents a journey through three taals – Teentaal, Dhamar, and Chautaal.
Under the mentorship of Guru Rashmi Pandkar Ji, the students self-choreographed this dance piece, exploring their own ideas, expressions, and creativity through dance.
In frame: Aniket, Isheeta, Simran, Arushi & Ashmita 💫
27/04/2026
24/04/2026
Krishna is not just worshipped, but felt… as bhava, bhakti, love, and the rhythm of life itself.
Presenting “Krishna Dhwani” — a celebration of ‘Muralidhar‘ divine essence through dance.
✨ Premiering on 25 April 2026 in ‘Nrityasamidha’✨
🔹Concept & Choreography:
Guru Rashmi Jangam Pandkar
🔹Performers :
Aishwarya, Aniket, Simran, Arya, Nupur & Rashmi ji.
🔸Time : 6.15pm onwards🔸
📍 Kalachhaya Cultural Centre, Patrakar Nagar Pune 16.
| Monday | 9am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 8pm |