Parshwanath,a versatile Bharathanatyam dancer 'Natya Mayura' awardee Parshwanath Upadhye has carved out a niche for himself today, as one of the most sought out male Bharathanatyam dancers in the country.
Parshwanath, 8 national awards winner and is one of the youngest to become 'A' grade artist of Bangalore Doordarshan Kendra.He is an empaneled artist of ICCR.
He has completed his Arangetram, Vidwath and Alankaar Exams under the able guidance and tutelage of Guru Shri Ravindra Sharma.From 2002 onwards Parshwanath has continued his learning and exploring the art form under the tutelage of Internationally aclaimed dancer duo, Shri Kiran Subramanyam and Smt.Sandhya Kiran.
Parshwanath has worked with many reputed dance companies in India and abroad.He is a Black belt in Karate and state level swimmer and a trained carnatic singer,and holds a masters degree in Kannada Literature.
Currently along with his wife Shruti he choreographs , directs , produces and performs dance presentations nationally and internationally,runs dance workshops and classes under his dance school 'Upadhye School of Dance' at Bangalore.