Guru Prajakta Aponarayan is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artist and educator with over two decades of experience. She has completed her M.A. and VID final year in Bharatanatyam from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, and performed her Arangetram in 2000.

Her journey spans performances at prestigious platforms including the Ellora Festival, Doordarshan, and a cultural tour in Germany, where she represented Indian classical dance on an international stage.

Since 2010, she has been the founder and guiding force behind NrutyaSudha Dance Academy, shaping dancers with her deep knowledge, expressive teaching style, and commitment to preserving the beauty of Bharatanatyam. Alongside running NrutyaSudha, she has taught at several esteemed institutions and continues to inspire students with her discipline, warmth, and passion for the classical arts.