Diwali - The Festival of Lights | Bengali Folk Dance | Nritya Padakhep | Priyanjana Roy Chowdhury

Diwali 2023 was more than a performance, it was a celebration of light, community, and creative evolution ✨

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This production marked a new chapter in Nritya Padakhep’s journey, blending Bollywood energy, Bengali folk traditions, classical foundations, and contemporary movement into a vibrant Diwali showcase. Rooted in culture yet unapologetically modern, this piece reflects the spirit of Diwali: renewal, joy, and togetherness.

This performance brings together dancers from diverse backgrounds and training styles to form one unified vision on stage. Each movement honours tradition while allowing space for individuality and expression.

This video is a look back at the artistry, discipline, and teamwork that made Diwali 2023 unforgettable.

As always, innovation comes from courage; the courage to reimagine tradition while still respecting its soul.

⚠️ Creative Notice
All choreography, concepts, formations, audio edits, and visual elements featured in this video are original works. Please refrain from recreating, reposting, or adapting any part of this production without proper credit and permission. Originality deserves respect.

Choreography & Direction: Priyanjana Roy Chowdhury
Dancers Featured: Priyanjana, Anindita, Hetvi, Anna, Ayashika
Music / Audio Used (All rights belong to original artists):
Jalebi Baby by Tesher x Kumar Sharma
Jalebi Baby | INDIAN DANCE Fusion | Kathak Rockers | Tesher | Kumar Sharma
Genda Phool by Badshah
Badshah – Genda Phool | Jacqueline Fernandez | Payal Dev | Hit Anthem of the Year 2021
Jumka vs Dotara by DJ Hasan (Xefer & Muza, Jubin Nautiyal, Mouni Roy)
Jumka vs Dotara (Mashup Mix) DJ Hasan | Eid Special | Xefer & Muza | Jubin Nautiyal, Mouni Roy
Rangabati from Gotro Remix
Rangabati Remix | Subha Ka Muzik | রঙ্গবতী | Gotro | Iman | Bengali Dance Song | Dance | Dj Remix
Noya Daman Remix by DJ Manik
Noya Daman Remix | DJ Manik 2022 | Hot Dance Mix | Bengali Folk Song Remix | Jk Majlish | Salma

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© 2023 Nritya Padakhep & Priyanjana Roy Chowdhury. All choreography, visual concepts, and audio editing in this video are original works licensed exclusively to Nritya Padakhep and Priyanjana Roy Chowdhury. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or adaptation is strictly prohibited.

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