About Mayuri
choreographer | dancer | artistic director of nrityarutya
Mayuri Upadhya is a renowned South Asian choreographer, dancer, and Artistic Director of Nrityarutya. Her journey into the world of dance began in her childhood in Bangalore, India, where she was drawn to the art form as a way to explore her world of fantasy and imagination. Influenced by the vibrant cultural landscape of music, books, and television, Mayuri's early explorations laid the foundation for her creative journey. By her late teens, she had already begun laying the groundwork for Nrityarutya, the dance company she officially founded with her sister Madhuri Upadhya in 2000. Nrityarutya quickly became known for its innovative approach, blending classical, folk, and contemporary dance forms.
Mayuri Upadhya is a renowned South Asian choreographer, dancer, and Artistic Director of Nrityarutya. Her journey into the world of dance began in her childhood in Bangalore, India, where she was drawn to the art form as a way to explore her world of fantasy and imagination. Influenced by the vibrant cultural landscape of music, books, and television, Mayuri's early explorations laid the foundation for her creative journey. By her late teens, she had already begun laying the groundwork for Nrityarutya, the dance company she officially founded with her sister Madhuri Upadhya in 2000. Nrityarutya quickly became known for its innovative approach, blending classical, folk, and contemporary dance forms
Vision and Style
Whether in the realm of artistic or commercial work, Mayuri approaches each project with a unique perspective that challenges conventions and invites audiences into a dynamic interpretive experience. Her dual expertise allows her to seamlessly navigate between creating thought-provoking artistic performances and delivering high-impact commercial productions, all while staying true to her core philosophy of dance as a living, evolving art form.
My future will be defined by my ability to bridge these two worlds—creating immersive stage experiences that captivate live audiences while embracing the film medium to expand my storytelling reach. Through this balance, I hope to continue to evolve as an artist, offering both stage and screen platforms that challenge, inspire, and move people in profound ways.
-Mayuri Upadhyay
Future Directions
As Mayuri Upadhya moves forward in her artistic journey, she envisions a balance between her work in stage productions and the expanding realm of film. While rooted in the transformative power of live performance, she is increasingly drawn to the cinematic medium as a way to extend her storytelling reach. Mayuri seeks to create a dynamic fusion of both worlds, using dance as a central language to explore universal human experiences.