Richa Chadha to pursue further training in kathak
Not many know that Richa Chadha was formally trained in the classical dance form of Kathak as a child, but was forced to halt due to her board exams. But when the chance of being directed by the maestro, Sanjay Leela Bhansali made her up her game, she began to pursue Kathak again. Also Read: Richa Chadha goes global, signs a new international film Speaking about the same, Richa said, “I trained in Kathak as a kid under Pt. Abhay Shankar Mishra for ten years as a child. Then life happened and my love for dance got left behind. I was afraid I lost my touch as like any art form, it depends on practice. But, it kind of felt like swimming and I think I can float without a lifejacket. I think dance has the potential to make a person more connected, grounded, confident and definitely happier. Movement is medicine. This year I hope to complete my degree in the dance form, under the aegis of my guru Pt. Rajendra Chaturvedi.” ‘Heeramandi’, which happens to …