A Visharad in Kathak and Bharatanatyam, Riddhi aspires to continue making a positive impact on society and promoting peace through her dance. She has also received a scholarship from the CCRT Ministry of Culture and recently obtained Doordarshan gradation.

Riddhi Mehar is a trained Kathak dancer who has been performing the dance form for several years now. Currently, she works as a performing artist at the Red Fort with the Dalmia Bharat Group and the Ministry of Culture.

Describing Kathak as a North Indian classical dance form, Riddhi explains that the four unique 'gharanas' of Kathak originate from Jaipur, Lucknow, Benaras, and Raigarh, with Raigarh being the newest of all the gharanas. She belongs to the Jaipur Gharana and learned Kathak under the tutelage of Pt. Rajendra Gangani. Additionally, she learned the Lucknow Gharana style from her father, incorporating aspects of different styles into her dance.

Originally from Nagpur, Maharashtra, Riddhi later moved to Delhi for higher education, where she earned her bachelor and master degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Delhi.

Reflecting on her childhood, Riddhi recalls that her parents were art lovers. She grew up in a musical environment that nurtured her interest in dance and music. She began learning Kathak at the age of six from her father, her first guru. Later, she joined the National School of Kathak Dance for advanced training, completing her Master Degree in Kathak under her guru's guidance. She shares that she is a ‘Visharad’ in both Kathak and Bharatanatyam, and although she initially wanted to pursue Bharatanatyam, destiny led her to Kathak.

Highlighting some of her achievements, Riddhi proudly mentions receiving a scholarship from the CCRT, Ministry of Culture and recently obtaining Doordarshan gradation. She feels honored to have performed with her gurus on various platforms and is currently performing at the Red Fort with the Dalmia Bharat Group and the Ministry of Culture.

When asked about her role models, Riddhi states that she has no particular role model, and she puts her heart and soul into whatever she does. She expresses gratitude to her gurus for guiding her in understanding these exquisite dance forms. She also feels blessed to have parents who have always been encouraging and supportive.

Inspired by a Tony Gaskins quote, Riddhi follows the idea that "You attract what you are, not what you want. So if you want it, then propagate it."

Addressing aspiring artists, Riddhi emphasizes that classical art is the pinnacle of peace in the present. It serves as a medium that connects us to our history, culture, and customs. Art, according to her, weaves trends with tradition. She advises aspiring artists to engage with any form of art they choose, as doing so can help them discover a kind of enduring calm that is challenging to find in today's fast-paced world.

To the younger generation, Riddhi advises against pursuing things with the sole intention of achieving quick success. Instead, she suggests patiently learning and going through the entire process. She recommends taking time to maintain mental and physical well-being in this fast-paced digital era and staying connected to our roots and nature.