Anurita Rai
In Mumbai
Born 20 April 1986 in Allahabad Vidushi Anurita Rai, disciple and daughter of Acharya Anupam Rai, became a notable in the world of dance as a versatile Kathak exponent because of her historic world record of 10,000 dancing rounds at a stretch (2005). Limca Book of Records and Guinness Book have featured her name, while Artists Guild London has recently honoured her with the Millennium title.
She has a fine voice with a command of classical, light classical, Bhajan, Gazal, Chaiti, Kajri and Geet styles of singing. Also entitled Saraswati Shiromani and Saraswati Putri, she has performed in various cities in India and abroad.