The New Indian Express ·
Vikas Paudel: Hyderabad has a lot of crazy talent
Music changes, moods shift, and Vikas Paudel lets his choreography do the same. From the tender notes of Channa Ve to the swagger of Laila Teri, his routines have moved through different moods while carving out a style of their own. Alongside Team Parindey, a group of close friends and collaborators, he continues to explore new creative spaces. Ahead of his workshop in Hyderabad on September 13 at Prerrna Jain’s Dance and Fitness Studio, Banjara Hills, the choreographer chats with CE about his journey, finding his flow, the city’s dance community, and what keeps him moving.
Behind that momentum is a journey that began much before the spotlight found him. Reflecting on what has stayed with him through the years, Vikas says, “For any artist, the biggest lesson that they learn throughout their journey is patience. I’ve been dancing since 2014, but I started earning properly in 2023. From 2014 to 2023, there was just hope and consistency without any outcome. We were the first pioneers of the workshop scene when it blew up. The market is very volatile, but you have to remind yourself of one thing: patience. Keep that and things will follow.”
Having travelled to Hyderabad regularly over the last few years, Vikas has also formed a clear impression of the city’s dancers and its potential. He explains, “Hyderabad has a lot of crazy talent. Because I have been coming here for the last three years. And the amount of talent I have seen is crazy and amazing.”
