International Dance Day: Having a look at Bollywood divas who are trained in classical dance form

Rani Mukerji and Priyanka Chopra

It's International Dance Day on 29th April and we believe everybody can dance. But these actresses from the industry had their love for dance not just now, but since their childhood. Here are five actresses who have learned classical Indian dances.

Richa Chadha- Kathak

Always an honest appreciator of any kind of art form, Richa Chadha is quite well versed in Kathak. Richa was formally trained in the classical dance form of Kathak as a child but had to discontinue it due to her board exams. However, she resumed her practice for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, which demanded her to be quiet at Kathak. 

Taapsee Pannu-Bharatanatyam

We have not seen her dance much on the big screen. Tapsee Pannu is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. When she was in fourth standard, she was introduced to this dance form. She too took it up seriously and won several awards at college and university level.

Rani Mukerji - Odissi

If you have seen Rani Mukerji perform live on stage, then it is a sight to behold. The actress took it seriously when she was in her 10th grade. The actress has performed during various live shows and award functions. She has even expressed the desire to make a film where her Odissi dancing skills are highlighted. 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas- Kathak

Who knew Priyanka Chopra Jonas, now a global icon, could have a hidden talent of knowing Indian classical dance? Now we know where her graceful dance movements come from. It has also been revealed that she used to dance so gracefully that her guruji used to give compliments.

Kriti Sanon- Kathak

Kriti is also a trained Kathak dancer and has been learning the dance form since she was eight. You can get a glimpse of her classical form in the song Mard Maratha from Panipat. Kriti is known to be a graceful dancer, and her love dance can be seen while she performs.