Shakti Mohan

“I am ready to do whatever I need in order to survive.”

“I studied dance and choreography in New York and even taught people there.”

“I have done masters in Political Science but deep down in my heart I wanted to be a dancer.”

“When we moved base to Mumbai, I was noticed by Terence Lewis, who offered me a scholarship from his dance foundation. That is when doors opened up for me.”

“I don't like acting at all.”

“Talent is evolving, today people are exposed to YouTube.”

“I feel we should be focussing on being more global rather than preferring only our Indian dance forms.”

“Classical dance is so pure and beautiful you don't need to add anything to its authenticity or beauty.”

“Ideally, a dancer should put in 10 hours of daily practice to deliver a polished performance.”

“I started off as a contestant and I realise that it's not easy being scrutinised by experts. And when you are a judge you need to ensure you are judging fair. Both require a lot of hard work and commitment.”

“There's nothing to beat 'DID' on Indian television... the show that has given me so many highs in my career!”

“For staying fit, 70 per cent role is played by diet, the rest 30 per cent is the exercise part.”

“No, I do not want to be an actor. I am happy being a dancer.”

“I avoid oily food and in fact my friends get mad at me as I don't have cake even on my own birthday. I do have a sweet tooth though for chocolates.”

“Before I moved here, I had no desire to become a dancer. But when I saw the dance schools in the city and the massive opportunities, I decided to give it a shot. Mumbai being a land of unlimited possibilities gave me the confidence to go for it.”

“One fan reaction I keep getting is 'we thought you were taller.'”

“I am at my impulsive best every time I am at airports. I end up buying a lot of stuff, and pamper myself from the duty-free stores.”

“I used to watch Bollywood songs and learn choreographies from there.”