Soma Mondol

Soma Mandal is an accomplished Bharatnatyam exponent from Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, recognized as a Graded Artist by both EZCC (Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre) and Doordarshan. She holds a Master’s degree in Bharatnatyam from The Tamil University, Tamil Nadu, and has qualified for the prestigious UGC-NET-JRF in Performing Arts. She is currently pursuing her research as a scholar at Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar.

Renowned for her commanding stage presence and depth of expression, Soma has performed extensively at national and international platforms, contributing to the global promotion of Indian classical dance. Her artistic excellence has earned her numerous accolades including the Nritya Kala Vidushi, Kala Nistha, Bastar Gaurav Samman, Emerging Face of Mithila, Devdasi Nipun Nartaki, and Nritya Shiromani, among many others.

Dedicated to both performance and pedagogy, Soma Mandal continues to inspire the next generation of dancers through her art and scholarship.