For many, art is not merely a subject but a way of living—an emotion, a discipline, and a science. With this belief in her heart, Anjali Desai of Karnataka, a versatile performing artiste and a doctoral researcher in Performing Arts, arrived in Saraikela to experience and engage deeply with the cultural grandeur of the world-famous Saraikela Chhau Nritya.

In an exclusive interview with Avenue Mail.in writer Sanjay Mishra,Anjali said, “Art is science: not just a subject, but a way of life.”

In his article published by the Avenue Mail, a leading newspaper of Jamshedpur,Anjali’s words really reflect what she said during her interview with Mishra that her dedication to exploring art in all its dimensions—not only as performance but as a path of discipline, identity, and spiritual fulfillment.

In his article, Mishra has talked in detail about her and her journey into the World of Dance.

Here are the facts about her.Born to Gopal Rao Desai and Rama Desai, Anjali began her artistic journey in 2005 under the guidance of Vid. Jayeshwari Nayak and Gopal Nayak. Over the years, she has trained extensively in Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Saraikela Chhau, earning recognition as a versatile performer.

Her Bharatnatyam training has reached advanced levels under the mentorship of Dr. Rashmi Prasad, while her mastery of Kathak has been shaped by Guru Nirupama and Guru Rajendra. Alongside dance, she has also pursued Hindustani classical vocal training under Pandit Shivkumar Hiremath, enriching her performances with a deeper musical understanding.