Thursday, 16 April 2026

No words can do justice to the legacy of Dr Sonal Mansingh, who continues to inspire all – including Gen Z – even at the age of 81. Opening up about her journey, the legend admits that while her dance “has been shaped by struggle, resilience and an abiding love for art and culture; looking back, all I see is a life dedicated to cultural awakening.” Speaking to indianexpress.com, the Bharatanatyam guru gets candid about being a dancer in India, passing on her legacy, working with the younger generation, and more. Read the edited excerpts