In today’s time most youngsters are more eager to learn western dance forms. But 9-year-old, Dhairya Tandon from Ludhiana, decided to tread on a different path and took up an Indian classical dance form, Kathak.

Dhairya was inspired by Pandit Birju Maharaj. He wants to take Kathak around the world and work towards honing his craft. He has already floored the judges with his super energetic moves. Interestingly, Dhairya is the first male contestant to perform Kathak on the stage of Sony Entertainment Television’s dance reality show, Super Dancer.

Though Dhairya is determined to pursue Kathak, it has not been easy for him as he chose an unchartered path at such a young age. His family was not very supportive initially as no one from his family had ever taken up dancing. Also, they were apprehensive about his choice of dance form. But after realising his passion for the art, his family has extended complete support. His uncle admitted that previously he did not support him but now his outlook has changed. His grandfather fondly calls him Birju Tandon.

Today, in school he is known as Chota Birju Maharaj. One of his classmates was inspired by his passion towards Kathak and now he has also started learning the dance form.

Don’t miss to watch Dhairya Tandon’s breathtaking kathak performance this weekend at 8 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television!