MUMBAI: Dance is more than just movement. It is joy, passion, and a celebration of life. For many, it is a way to stay fit or express emotions, but for some artists, it is a heartfelt connection that fuels their spirit. This International Dance Day, TV actors share their deep love for dance, the happiness it brings them, and how it continues to shape their artistic journeys. These include Neeta Mohindra (Kailasha Bua, Bheema), Sapna Sikarwar (Bimlesh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai). Neeta Mohindra, who plays Kailasha Bua in Bheema, shares, “Dance is pure joy to me and my soul’s favourite way to express itself. It has been a constant companion throughout my life in theatre and television.
From classical forms like Bharatanatyam and Odissi to the high-spirited beats of Bhangra and Gidda, every style has brought me closer to myself. Dance, for me, is emotion in motion. Whether I am on stage or just dancing alone at home, it fills me with peace, energy, and a sense of belonging. It is not just something I enjoy, it is something I need the most when I feel happy and want to express that (laughs).”
Sapna Sikarwar, who plays Bimlesh in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, adds, “Dance has always been my happy place. Before becoming an actor, I used to choreograph college events, cultural shows, and even weddings! Every form from Kathak to Bollywood has taught me how to feel deeply and express with honesty. I still remember the thrill of performing my first solo when my heartbeat synchronised with the music, the lights, and the applause. Even now, I love choreographing my scenes and slipping in a few moves between shoots. Dance lifts my spirit as it is fun, freeing, and fuels the performer in me.” Shubhangi Atre, who brings Angoori Bhabi to life in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, says, “Dance has always been close to my heart, it is where I feel most alive. My Kathak training taught me grace and discipline, but more than that, it gave me a way to express myself fully. I danced Lavni, Garba, and Bollywood, and I love them all. I, at times, also Choreograph dance sequences in our show, and it makes me feel more energetic. No matter how hectic the day is, just a few moments of dancing bring me joy and peace. For me, dance is not just a skill, it is an emotion, a rhythm that lives inside me.”
Watch Bheema at 8:30 PM, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 PM, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 PM, every Monday to Friday only on &TV!
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