Munira & Anushka of ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’ and ‘Main Hoon Aparajita’ talk about the International Dance Day

Dance is one of the most liberating ways to express feelings and helps us tell a story, and share emotions. Every year on April 29, International Dance Day is celebrated to highlight its value and revel in the university of the art form. India Forums got in touch with Zee TV actresses Munira Kudrati and Anushka Merchande to know about their thoughts on the International dance day.

Munira Kudrati who essays the role of Shalu in Zee TV’s Bhagya Lakshmi mentioned, “Dancing is my passion. If I would not have been an actor, I would have definitely become a dancer. If I get an opportunity where I take the training and become a professional choreographer, along with acting, I will take it up.  When I was young, I learnt Bharatanatyam for 2 years but, for some reason, couldn’t continue it later. Out of all the dance forms, I would say classical and contemporary is my favourite form of dance. Whenever I’m dancing, I feel very free, I feel I can express myself through dance.  I don’t even have a stage fright, no matter how many people are watching me, I feel extremely confident when I am performing. One of Shakespeare’s quotes says ‘All the world's a stage’. I feel exactly like that while performing.”

Anushka Merchande who essays the role of Chhavi in Zee TV’s Main Hoon Aparajita mentioned, “Dancing is an excellent way of working out. It's good for heart health and reduces stress. It was my passion for dance that paved my way to the acting industry. Now, even on the sets of Main Hoon Aparajita, in between the shots, whenever I get time I try to make some dance videos with Shweta Tiwari ma’am, Manav Gohil Sir or my other co-actors.  I remember I used to dance in front of the mirror when I was a kid to trending Bollywood songs. Dance gives me mental peace and optimism that’s needed in life. I have been practising regularly now and will leave no stone unturned to ace the art. I wish everyone a very Happy International Dance Day”

Here's wishing everyone a very Happy International Dance Day.