My Beloved Guru Vyjayanthi Kashi

Dancer par excellence Vyjayanthi Kashi's career spans over an impressive spectrum of performance, choreography, teaching, acting, research and organizing. Her works has been featured in several National and International festivals round the globe in around 18 countries.

Vyjayanthi is a frequent presenter at international dance conferences and symposia. Her film and television credits include documentaries and interviews.

She serves on the Arts and Cultural Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural, Government of India. Founder of the Shambhavi School of Dance she has rained many dance aspirants round the world. She has been honoured with several awards including Central Sangeeth Natak Academy Puraskar, Karnataka State Rajyothsav Award , Kala Shree from KSNA , Zee Astitva, Araya Bhatta, Alva's Nudisiri Puraskar and Vocational Excellence Awards for her contribution to Kuchipudi.

She has served as the Chairperson of Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy and present member of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.