Majha House hosted a special evening with author and world-renowned dancer Aastha Dixit. Dixit is a recognised Kathak performer, trained in both Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas, and is known for blending traditional technique with spiritual, poetic and expressive themes — especially Sufi poetry. At Majha House, she also spoke about her book, Door to Heaven, which chronicles her life as a danseuse and her Kathak journey.

Sheetal Sohi, former head of Phulkari, and Arvinder Chamak, member of Majha House, convened the evening as they introduced Aastha, who is currently based in Los Angeles, USA. Originally raised in Los Angeles, USA, her roots are in India and her passion for Kathak made her move back to India to deepen classical dance training and pursue dance education.

“My goal, if one can de

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