Says the Kathak exponent, who is all set to host the 22nd edition of the Pandit Durgalal festival, to be held today

Renowned Kathak exponent Uma Dogra is excited about hosting the 22nd edition of the Pandit Durgalal festival, which will showcase Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam as well as Pandit Chitresh Das's expertise in Kathak on the same platform.

Why is the Pandit Durgalal Festival so important to you?
I started learning under Pandit Durgalal from when I was 13 years old. He is my guru and since the last 21 years, I have been conducting this festival in honour of him. Many great musicians and dancers have been part of the festival including Kelucharam Mohapatra, Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and many more. And every five years, the festival travels to different cities as well.