FOUNDER
Our founder Shri Pradeep Krishnan was born in Adinad Village of
Karunagapally town, Kollam district in the southern state of Kerala in
the year 1962. He is a noted Bharatanatyam exponent and has been
training children in Indian classical dance and music in Bhopal, M.P for
more than 30 years. Some of his disciples have and performed at
various National and International stages.
He had a keen interest in classical dance from an early age. He was
introduced to classical dance by Shri. K Balakrishnan at the age of 12.
Later, he studied the nuances of classical dance, especially
Bharatanatyam, under Guru Shri. P.S.A Manu, a renowned
Bharatanatyam Guru and an exponent in Indian traditional arts. Under
Guru Manu’s guidance he honed his skills in Bharatanatyam and other
Indian classical dance forms, besides learning the basics of Carnatic
music.
He moved to Bhopal in the year 1983 and eventually took formal
education in Carnatic music from noted Carnatic music exponent Mrs.
C. Padmawati Rao. He also learned Hindustani music under a well
known exponent, Guru Pt. Siddharam Swamy Korwar.
Aiming to keep the rich traditions of Indian culture, dance and music
forms alive and pass it on to the next generation, he formed Kalanjali.
Ever since, he has been trying to reach out to young kids and train them
in various classical dance forms and Carnatic music.
For his contribution towards classical dance, Shri. Pradeep Krishnan has
been bestowed with numerous awards and honors including “Hindi
Seva Samman” of MP Government handed over by the Honorable
Governor of Madhya Pradesh.