Our Faculties:
Dhananjay Bhatt
Senior Faculty, Hindustani Vocal Music
Dhananjay Bhatt is a Hindustani classical vocalist with over 15 years of experience in teaching and performance. An allumni of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, he has mentored contestants from shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Rising Star, and Little Champs. At KKALA, he heads the music department, crafting a curriculum that fuses classical training with contemporary performance to help students discover their unique voice.
Alum of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
Over 15 years of professional teaching and stage experience.
Mentor to notable reality-show singers such as Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, and Salman Ali.
Bhagyashree Panchale
Senior Faculty, Hindustani Vocal Music
Popularly known as Ghazalkanya, Bhagyashree Panchale is a renowned ghazal artist carrying forward the musical legacy of her father, Pandit Bhimrao Panchale. She combines classical purity with deep emotional resonance, bringing fresh energy to the modern ghazal stage. At KKALA, she mentors students in ghazal rendition, lyrical expression, and stagecraft, ensuring this poetic tradition continues to inspire new generations.
Recipient of Natashreshtha Nilu Phule Yuva Kalabhushan Puraskar
Winner of All India Classical Music Competition (Gaanwardhan, Pune – 2017)
International performer at Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Ghazal Sammelan and Paris
Pradeep Pandey
Piano Instructor
Pradeep Pandey is a Mumbai-based singer, composer, and pianist with a strong presence across live and studio performances. Having performed internationally in Singapore and Dubai, he blends technical skill with emotional storytelling. At KKALA, he trains students in melody structure, chord progressions, and stage performance, helping them discover their creative identity through music.
Performed live internationally in Singapore and Dubai
Collaborated with Zee Music Company as an independent artist
Shared the stage with playback legend KK in 2015
Aayushmaan Srivastava
Sitar Instructor
Aayushmaan Srivastava is an acclaimed sitarist, composer, and Guinness World Record holder celebrated for his artistry and innovation. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he balances academic brilliance with deep-rooted musicianship. At KKALA, he introduces students to sitar technique, stage performance, and the philosophy behind Indian classical music.
Guinness World Record for largest sitar ensemble
Honoured by the Governor of Maharashtra for contribution to music
Collaborated with Kailash Kher and Pt. Kartick Kumar
Sima Maiti
Kathak & Odissi Dance Instructor
A seasoned Kathak and Odissi performer-teacher, Sima Maiti has over 15 years of experience in classical dance. Trained at Prachin Kala Kendra (Chandigarh) and Isharad Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, she has performed at prestigious government and cultural events. At KKALA, she designs the classical dance syllabus and mentors students in technique, repertoire, and performance excellence.
Master’s degree from Chandigarh Prachin Kala Kendra
Extensive teaching at academic and IIT-level workshops
Performer at major cultural festivals and government programs
Sanjana Sharma
Belly Dance Instructor
Sanjana Sharma, fondly known as Habibi Sanjana, is the founder of Belly Dance Habibi (Mumbai) and one of India’s most prominent belly dance instructors. With over a decade of teaching and choreography experience, she leads citywide showcases and collaborates with international artists. At KKALA, she mentors students in movement, confidence, and stage presentation through belly dance.
Founder of Belly Dance Habibi, Mumbai
Hosted workshops with global artists like Anna Dimitratou
Trained celebrities and professional performers
Sasha Shetty
Ballet Dance Instructor
A classically trained ballet dancer and founder of The Indian Ballerina, Sasha Shetty has studied the Vaganova method and trained further in New York. She has performed in the Netflix feature Yeh Ballet and regularly leads workshops in Mumbai. At KKALA, Sasha teaches ballet technique, pointe work, and performance repertoire, fostering grace, discipline, and confidence.
Over 13 years of Vaganova ballet training
Founder of The Indian Ballerina