💃 Maitreyi Pant – Kathak Dance

✨ A Tribute to the Timeless Elegance of the Lucknow Gharana ✨

Maitreyi Pant graces the stage of Namaste Cyprus 2025 with a soulful Kathak performance — a poetic pad composed by the legendary Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj, with lyrics by the revered Pandit Bindadin Maharaj. This act is a heartfelt homage to the Lucknow Kalka–Bindadin Gharana, celebrating its centuries-old artistry, rhythm, and devotion.

Set to the mellifluous voice of Jahnvi Shrimankar and enriched by the musical arrangement of Shri Bhagirath Bhatt, the piece carries the spirit of Satya (truth), Prem (love), and Karuna (compassion). Often woven into the devotional tapestry of Ramkatha, the performance invites audiences to journey into a space where dance, music, and storytelling merge into one transcendental experience.

🌟 About the Artist

For the past seven years, Maitreyi Pant has immersed herself in the world of Kathak, refining her mastery of intricate footwork, graceful spins, and expressive storytelling. Trained under the guidance of her guru, Shri Ayush Kumar Sharma, she carries forward the elegance and purity of the Lucknow Gharana tradition. Her performances are marked by sincerity, dedication, and a deep reverence for the art form.

🎭 What to Expect

In this seven-minute act, Maitreyi’s graceful movements and expressive abhinaya will transport you into a world of divine storytelling — a journey of devotion, artistry, and heritage. This is not just dance; it’s an offering of the heart.