kathak dancer performer
Press
Padma Shri Dr. Sunil Kothari
"And with it, a star is born. Ishwari has shown promise that she would scale great artistic heights..."
"Her recital [...] was proof of her maturity and growth as a brilliant dancer."
"Ishwari [...] provides a role model to other dancers of her age group."
"For [others], it would be like tight rope walking, but for Ishwari it was a breeze."
- Narthaki, 2019
"Indeed Ishwari has shown promise to blossom into a fine dancer."
- Narthaki, 2013
"A 'silent dialogue' - spoken not through words, but through the art."
"Ishwari Deshpande transformed her presentation into a form of deep contemplation and emotional practice."
"...it was a display of not only technical skill, but also a reflection of spiritual inspiration."
"In every Bhav, Gat, and Gati, you could see the deep influence and teachings of [Gurus and maestros]."
- (translated from a Hindi article) Sarvesh Bhatt, Art Critic,
Dainik Bhaskar Jaipur 2025
"...Mesmerised audiences with her ghungroos and rhythm..."
- Pune Times, 2009
"...audiences spellbound...a high calibre performance..."
- Pune Times Mirror (Vaibhav), 2025
"...emotive and captivating..."
- Navrashtra, 2025
"A splendid performance..."
- Dainik Bhaskar Bhopal, 2014
"A beautiful combination of expressions, dance, and grace, she instantly received applause..."
- Hindustan Times, 2014
"...Brought [the character's] devotion to life..."
- Pune Times, 2013
