Alaknanda Dasgupta on Dance, Healing, and Battling Cancer | Ep 221

In this episode, renowned Kathak dancer Alaknanda Dasgupta shares her inspiring journey, from her rigorous training at Kathak Kendra to the challenges of pursuing a career in the performing arts. Alaknanda opens up about her battle with cancer, the lessons it taught her, and her efforts to address gender and mental health issues through her art. She discusses the lack of funding and evolving societal attitudes towards dance, the balance between tradition and innovation in Kathak, and her memorable experiences representing India internationally. With heartfelt advice for aspiring artists, Alaknanda reminds us of the power of resilience, creativity, and self-belief.Connect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestAlaknanda: https://www.instagram.com/alaknanda_kathak/?hl=en Follow UsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/litlounge_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/For any other queries [email protected]:00:00 - Highlights00:55 - Alaknanda’s Journey: Challenges and Art08:07 - Real-World Challenges and Growth12:19 - Funding and Support in Performing Arts14:49 - Creating Opportunities in Dance19:37 - Awards: Inspiration or Distraction?23:08 - Tradition and Innovation in Kathak24:05 - Thinking Differently in Dance25:27 - Life Lessons from Battling Cancer40:59 - Gender Issues in Dance Productions46:27 - Advice for Aspiring ArtistsDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Disparity #Cancer #CancerSurvivor #DanceAcademy #Family Support#India#GoldMedal#Nepotism#Dancer #PerformingArts #Hardwork #Kathak #ClassicalDance #Podcast #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.