Pooja & Samiksha

Samiksha K M and Pooja Sugam are exceptional and promising disciples of Guru Vijay Kumar S from Chennai.

Both are proud recipients of the prestigious CCRT scholrship for young artists from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. They hold Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam and have been recognized as B-grade artists by Doordarshan. They are receiving extensive training in Nattuvangam from Vidwan Nagai P. Sriram in Chennai and are exploring innovative experimental recitations. They have captivated audiences with Guru Vijay Kumar’s unique choreography and have received acclaim from art connoisseurs at numerous prestigious events, including ILAMAYIL TIRAMAI Dance Festival at Krishna Gana Sabha & NATYARANGAM of Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai, Rasa Sanje, VRC Festival, Yugala Nrityotsava, Nrutya Bhanu dance festival in Bangalore. Shilparamam in Hyderabad, Bhakthi Bharatotsava in Tumjur, Smrithi Festival in Hassan, Natyotsava in Sagara, Ganabharati, Natya Sabha, Nrutya Samarpana, Ekatwam, Vasundharotsava 2024, Manjira Mahotsava 2025 Dance Festivals in Mysore.