Accolades and Appreciation


Nandita received wide media attention and critical acclaim, not just for her triumph over adversity, but more so for the fact that many dancing legends who have watched Nandita perform consider her a prodigy. They have praised her inherent skill and brilliance in the art form, for a child so young. Both her expressions and her flawless execution of intricate choreography have been appreciated and applauded by the doyens of the industry. Nandita has performed for almost all the major Sabhas and organizations and has been appreciated and recognized for her achievements. Felicitated by the Hon’ble Governor of TamilNadu, Shri Surjit Singh Barnala in 2008, Young Achiever of the Year 2008, by Rotary, Citation of Achievement from the U.S Consul General Mr. Andrew Simkins in 2009, Young Achiever Award from the World Wellness Congress in 2009, Special Commendation Award from Bharat Kalachar in 2010, are some of laurels conferred on Nandita. She has performed extensively both in India and the United States, be it during the Dance Season in Chennai, the Natyanjali in Chidambaram or the Cleveland Aradhana in America. Adding to all this, her determination to carve a niche for herself against the odds and to prove that true empowerment begins from within oneself, has made Nandita a role model and an inspiration to everyone. Yes, you are empowered in the process of the crisis you face, but true empowerment begins when the crisis ends and life goes on. What you make of yourself despite the odds, is what defines you as a person of strength and this is what Nandita has successfully managed to do!