Collaborators

Born in Kerala in a family of musicians and Kathakali artists, Sri. Sivaprasad learnt Classical Karnatic music under Shree K.M.Krishnan and Sopanam style of music under father V.N.Narayanan Namboodiri. At present he is living in Mumbai accompanying Classical dance styles Bharathnatyam, Mohiniattam, Kuchupudi and Kathakali. He also sings for many Fusion groups and gives Vocal recitals in India and abroad. He has given Vocals for CD s and Audio cassettes for devotional songs. He has performed in All India Radio and Dooradarshan including National programs. He is a recipient of many awards and titles like ‘SANGEETA PRAVEENA’ by ‘Nateschwara’, Switzerland, ‘SURRATNA’ by Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, MUMBAI, GOURAV AWARD by AAP KI AWAJ Foundation, SHIVALI SANGEET SHIROMANI title in 65th Shivali Festival, NUPURA SANGEETA RATNA title awarded by NUPURADWANI FESTIVAL, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by Yogakshema Sabha, GIRNAR SANGEETHA RATNA title by Girnar festivals committee, NRITYA SANGEETHA SEVAMANI title by Vashi Fine Arts.

Shri. Shankarnarayanan began his training under Guru Shri. Ramanathan. He continued his training under KARAIKUDI Shri R.CHANDRAMOULI of Shri Shanmukananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha. He has won many awards and scholarships; to name a few, Tal Mani from Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, Soundarya Sitara from Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Mumbai, Scholarship for three consecutive years by Shri Shanmukananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha etc. Shankar was conferred the title TAL RATHNA by Nateshwar Kala Mandir, title SHIVALI SANGEETHA SHIROMANI by Shivali Cultural Society of India and ‘MRIDANGA RATNA’ at the Golden Hands of Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kaladinidhi Smt. Sudha Raghunathan by Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Mumbai. He has performed widely across India and abroad accompanying well known musicians and dancers. A banker by profession, Shankarnarayanan has trained many students in the field of percussion. He also has orchestrated unique group comprising of both Carnatic and Hindustani musicians which is a blend of Rhythm with Melody and which is popular by the name SRI SOUNDARYA LAYA. This ensemble has performed widely in India. Mumbai Shankaranarayanan has also orchestrated percussion ensemble which performs under the name THE RHYTHMIC BEATS.

Dr Thulasi Bharat Bhushan is an educationist and linguist. She holds M.Phil and PhD from University of Madras and University of Mumbai. She is proficient in translations and interpretations in many Indian languages. She is an able Telugu language trainer and has assisted in Telugu Speech training for feature films. She has also contributed in developing Telugu language software.
Her other interests include merging Art and Culture with literary aspects.

Smita Patil is an internationally certified fitness professional, Sport medicine specialist & a Pilates teacher.
She runs her own Pilates Studio “HappPilates, Doing More”
An Avid cyclist, runner and a trekker, she has won medals in local cycling events as well as running half marathons in her age category.
Smita is also a visiting faculty at Flame University of performing arts.
She is a popular teacher, a best mentor and a true inspiration to many.

Bindali is a trained Bharatnatyam as well as Contemporary dancer. She is a certified Yoga instructor and conducts exclusive fitness sessions for women. Her focus is on healthy life and total body conditioning for women and dancers. She works dedicatedly on preventive measures to avoid injuries through Yoga for dancers.