Meenakshi is an Indian Classical Dance Choreographer and a Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer. Her dance institution stands out for its dedication for spreading knowledge through culture and fine arts.

Meenakshi Shriyan is a Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer. She is the Director of their family venture, which is a Dance and Fine Arts Institution under the name ‘Arunodaya Kala Niketan’ in Mumbai.

Meenakshi belongs to a family of artists, which has been running a Fine Arts and Music Institution in Mumbai for the past sixty years. Recently they celebrated a grand ‘Vajra Mahotsava’ in presence of iconic figures and singers in order to promote Fine Arts for the younger generation. Due to the vibrations of Music and Dance in the house for the past several decades, she pursued her studies in Bharatanatyam besides, being a BA and MA in History. She did her MFA from Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Maharashtra. Further she did her PhD in Bharatanatyam from the University of Florida.

Talking about her Role Models, Meenakshi says her biggest inspiration is her father for imbibing this art form into her since childhood and encouraging her to progress further. Also, she draws inspiration from her family and gurus, for taking forward this culture.

Meenakshi believes that not every person is a born artist. But if you have the fire to learn any art form inside you and you are passionate enough then you can become a professional artist. So she suggests the aspiring artists to first choose the art form you want to make a career in. Then find a good teacher who can enhance your skills and make you a Professional Artist.