Overview

Saumya Gupta is one of the best Kathak dancers in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Born to Smt. Shakuntala Gupta and Late Prem Narayan Gupta in 1987 and studied at CSJM University, graduating with a Masters degree in 2009, Saumya has carved a niche for herself in the art of classical Kathak dance. She is a Kathak maestro and an exceptional dancer who has been conferred with the title of "Dancing Queen" of her college. She is indeed a personification of the rich artistic and cultural traditions of India. Saumya has been trained under Smt. Deepadeva, a disciple of legendary Kathak expert Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji and has been successful in bringing out the true colours of diverse dance forms. Under the guidance of her guru, Sri Krishna Dayal Srivastava, she acquired her degree of Visharad Purna from "Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal Mumbai".