Bio

Mansi Khosla’s dance journey began at the age of 4 in Nairobi, Kenya, when she started learning Bharatnatyam under the tutelage of Kamini Thakkar. She completed her training and arangetram in 1997. In 1998, Mansi became a student of Pali Ji Pali Chandra Kathak in London. Her journey is still continuing today, not just through her dance and relationships, but also through her 3 blessings, her daughters, who are also now, a part of this beautiful legacy

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Show Highlights

(0:03:10) Dance as an expression

(0:09:48) Creating an environment of freedom

(0:12:57) Process of creation

(0:21:07) Being a dancer and a mother to dancers

(0:25:57) Returning after a sabbatical

(0:28:28) What was it like to be away from the stage?

(0:31:23) The importance of having the right support system

(0:35:20) Most memorable performance

(0:41:18) The humanity of dance

(0:45:10) Relationship with Pali Chandra ji

(0:53:17) Strengths and weaknesses of today's dancers

(0:59:24) Riyaz Rituals

Into music credit: Bansure Raga by Doug Maxwell