Performer:
Bhakti began performing kathak solos at the age of 9, extensively making a mark at platforms for budding artists across India. To mention a few:
* Vasantotsav, Kalashram (Delhi)
* Panch-Tatva Festival, Bhavan’s Cultural Center (Mumbai)
* Sadhana Mahotsav, Kalashram (Delhi)
* Yuva Mahotsav (SCZCC Nagpur & NEZCC Agartala)
* Poornavad Yuva Mahotsav (Parner)
* Nrityabharti (Pune)
* CCRT Lecture-Demonstration (Hyderabad & Udaipur)
Thus Bhakti has gradually begun carving her way through as a soloist onto the professionally acclaimed platforms too. She recently gave memorable performances at:
Nehru Centre (Mumbai)
Mahindra Rise Awards, NCPA (Mumbai)
Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande Festival (Chinchwad - Pune)
Yuva Kathak Nrutya Mahotsav (Benaras Ghat)
Choreographer:
While studying at 'ABHIJAT' Nritya Natya Sangeet Academy – founded by Bhakti’s parents, she trained in Hindustani vocal, Tabla, Harmonium & Dramatics. The opportunities to develop necessary skill-set in order to emerge as a leader were always at her doorstep. She gathered the know-how about allied technical skills like light-sound-stage-costume designing to AV- editing. She also got practical exposure in hosting events, direction & choreography. She assisted in many ventures & productions of ABHIJAT like: Aseem, Rhydhun, Beyond Existence, The River-Godavari, Satrang, Naadmay.
As a repertoire dancer she played leading roles in choreographies that traveled through prestigious platforms across Lucknow, Delhi, Guwahati, Allahabad, Shillong, Banglore, Mumbai, Raipur, Aurangabad, etc. Gradually, Bhakti developed the acumen of a fine choreographer.
“Adolescence is innocently questioning in nature, to which only ‘time’ is the best way to mature”
As time went by Bhakti began to seek opportunities that would allow her to show her spark.
An imaginative mind with a well-trained intellect found refuge in choreography:
P N Gadgil Jewelers, television commercial starring Madhuri Dixit.
Asst. Choreographer for Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 6 premier with Pt. Birju Maharajji & Madhuri Dixit
Choreographed 300 under-privileged students of Salaam Bombay Organization for World Conference on Tobacco or Health
Asst. Choreographer at 1st Afro-Asian Games.
Actress:
While shaping her skills as a dancer, fate opened the doors to nurture Bhakti’s acting talent too. Her early endeavors included international short films for:
Documentary by Volkswagon on Mobility (Germany)
Documentary for Kuoni Academy of Travel (Switzerland)
She gave her first shot at stage-acting by playing ‘Kinume’ in ‘Aniket Rashomon’- an adaptation of the classic Japanese movie ‘RASHOMON’. A challenging role as this, was well appreciated by audiences & critics backing her with:
Nomination for Best Actress at Zee Gaurav 2010
This was followed by:
Best Actress at Vodafone Rang-Sangeet 2011
For her dynamic performance as a dancer-singer-actress in the Musical, ‘Sangit – Raajicha Mor’
While she was taking grip as a stage-actress, silver screen added another feather to her crown.
She reigned as a queen of a million hearts on
Zee Marathi’s Dilya Ghari Tu Sukhi Raha as a Lead Actress
For about 15 months. Highly appreciated by audiences, this television experience took Bhakti’s flight miles higher than her plan.