Nirupama met her spouse as a young adult when both she and Rajendra were students under their Guru Maya Rao.

Today they are widely recognized as artists who have given a new and modern twist to Kathak through their dance company Abhinava.

[1][2] “Abhinavas” was established in 1994 with an objective to make traditional Indian dance forms approachable to audiences in India and around the world.

While incorporating new techniques and styles, the main challenge lies in retaining the actual essence of the story.

The company also hosts an annual festival called Madanothsava,[4] which a celebration of life and the season of Spring.