Sumukhi is a daughter and disciple of Guru Mrs. Sanjeevani Kulkarni, Nashik.She is an accomplished danseuse in her own right, and holds a Nrityalankar along with M.A. in Kathak.Her talent has recieved recognition and awards at many prestigious events:
- Yuvak Birari Festival-1996(Awarded Excellent Performer)
- Woman guide trophy-Swar sadhana Mumbai.
- Tirupati Sangeet Mahotsav 1994(Talented Artist Award)
- Felicitation-Maharashtra University of health ans Sciences, 2011
- 'Adarsh Shikshak Award', Lions club of Nashik,2014.
- M.A. Kathak(1st University- Recieved Pt. Sujata Natu Award)
She has performed at several festivals of Dance and Culture, among which the major ones are :- Pratishruti festival, Kolkata, 2012.
- 92nd Marathi Natya Sammelan, Sangli, 2012.
- Panchtatva Mohatsav organised by Kalashram, Delhi, 2010.
- Pimpri-Chinchvad Sangeet Sabha, 2010.
- Indian Culture Tour- Thiland, 2009.
- Indo-French Culture Exchange , Nashik,2007.
- Kalashram annual event at Delhi, 2004.
- Ganesh Festival, Kala Chhaya,Pune, 1997.
- Sharadchandrika Mahotsav, New Delhi,1996.
- Swar Sadhana Competion Mumbai, 1994.