For over three decades, Kajal Sharma has carried the grace, discipline and refined aesthetics of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak across continents. A senior disciple of the legendary Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj, she received her training at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, and has since built a distinguished career as a performer, teacher and cultural ambassador in the United Kingdom.

Asavari Pawar, affectionately known as the “Dancing Jewel of India,” is an acclaimed Kathak exponent, choreographer, educator, writer, and cultural ambassador whose artistic journey reflects a rare blend of tradition, innovation, and global outreach. She inherited her passion for Kathak from her illustrious father, Padmashri Guru Pratap Pawar, MBE, one of the foremost exponents of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak. Beginning her dance training at the age of eight as a member of h

Mohit Shukla is a distinguished media professional, cultural entrepreneur, and Founder & Director of Kamaakhya Productions, a leading organization dedicated to art, culture, media, entertainment, and event production in India. Since 2006, he has been actively engaged in the fields of music, cinema, cultural promotion, media production, public relations, and entertainment, building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and meaningful cultural engagement.

Preya Patel is an accomplished Kathak dancer, educator, choreographer, and cultural ambassador based in New York City. As the Executive and Artistic Director of Vivarta Arts, she has dedicated her career to preserving, promoting, and advancing the rich traditions of North Indian classical dance while making it accessible to diverse audiences across the United States. Trained under the guidance of Guru Smt. Jamuna Mitcham, Preya continues her artistic journey under the mentors

India today stands at an interesting yet deeply paradoxical crossroads. On one hand, the country has made substantial progress in female literacy, with women’s literacy rates touching nearly 75–77% in 2023–2024. On the other hand, a significant number of girls and women still lack basic awareness, confidence, and agency regarding menstrual hygiene and self-care. Literacy, therefore, has not automatically translated into bodily awareness, health autonomy, or menstrual dignity.