After living in a constant dilemma of finding the perfect career for herself, Bijal went back to her childhood passion for dance and became a classical dancer, putting all her hard work and dedication into practice.

Bijal Dedhia is a Bharatanatyam classical dancer who has been in the profession for the last twenty years. She also runs a dance institute called ‘Nupur Jhankar Kala Kendra.’

Recalling her childhood, Bijal shares that she started learning dance at the age of seven. Born and brought up in the suburbs of Mumbai, Bijal says she grew up in a disciplined environment.  She adds that she was a shy and quiet kid, and it was only after she explored her talent that she developed an extroverted personality. Bijal also recollects being appreciated by her friends for her dance talent.

However, Bijal never thought of making dance her profession but pursued it just as a hobby. Belonging to an education-oriented family and her father being a CA, Bijal also tried walking on the same path and gave nearly five years of her life to it. She kept juggling between dance and trying to establish herself professionally in some other field.

Time passed, and Bijal got married, but she always felt something was missing in her life. It was only years later that she realised it was only dance that made her happy and that she should pursue a career in the field.

Thereafter, Bijal undertook dance training under the supervision of her dance guru. Since then, she has choreographed many shows, and her students have won various awards. Bijal is often addressed as the "Expression Queen’ by her peers.

When asked about her mistakes, Bijal shares that there came a time when she felt she had reached the state of being the best, which somewhat limited her growth. Later, when she  realised her mistake, she started taking every day as a learning opportunity and strived to become a better version of herself. Bijal thinks her second mistake was trying to do everything at once with a focus on none. It was only later that she realised her true potential in one field and has been pursuing it since then.

Talking about her role models, Bijal says she draws inspiration from her teachers and has always strived to follow in their footsteps. It was so that she also aspired to become a teacher, which she later accomplished in the field of dance.

When free, Bijal likes listening to music to rejuvenate herself. She also indulges in dance to relieve herself of any stress. On that note, Bijal advises everyone to indulge in activities that interest them to destress themselves.

In her message to aspiring dancers, Bijal advises them to have a role model and follow their instincts.