About the Performer

Surendra Pradhan began his Gotipua dance training at age seven in 1998 at Konark Natya Mandap under Guru Sri Birabar Sahoo and Padmashree Dr. Guru Gangadhar Pradhan. He graduated in Odissi dance from Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya and completed a Master's in Music from Utkal University of Culture, training under several distinguished gurus. Currently, he continues his Odissi training at Rudrakshya Foundation under Guru Sri Bichitrananda Swain. Surendra has performed at prestigious festivals like Puri Beach Festival, Konark Festival, Dhauli Mahotsav, Kharavela Mahotsav, Odisha Parva, and USA Tour 2023 at NMACC, Mumbai.